Dighton
Solid value in a growing area
Median $318K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here in Sherman Township, this rural stretch of West Michigan rolls on with working acreage—think 9, 16, 40, even 100-acre parcels where hunting, farming, and genuine elbow room are the point. The village itself is compact and unpretentious: a few farmhouses with good bones, newly updated mechanicals, room to breathe and build on. You're less than 15 minutes from Cadillac, which means a real town for supplies without sacrificing the wooded quiet of the landscape. The land itself is the main draw—lush woods, ponds, open fields suitable for alfalfa or grazing, and the kind of rolling hills that reward someone who actually wants countryside living instead of just talking about it. Homes here tend toward ranch-style comfort: wrap-around decks, eat-in kitchens, basements ready for finishing, and attached garages with workshop space. This isn't a neighborhood where you're counted; it's where you're left alone to do what you came here to do.
Why people love it here
$318K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Dighton
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$2,155/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rose Lake Park
Emery Lake
Unnamed beach
The Rose Golf Course
Crime in Dighton is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dighton home (around $317,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,112 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,112/mo | $56,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,431/mo | $64,835 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,538/mo | $67,685 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Solar potential
~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,267 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressHersey / Reed City area Fire Department
Area fire coverage via mutual aid
Services for Sherman Township (2) · Source: cms4files.revize.com
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Nearest Park
Rose Lake Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(3)
Frequently asked about Dighton
- What do homes cost in Dighton?
- The median home value in Dighton is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Dighton?
- Dighton is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Dighton walkable?
- Dighton scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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