Dorr
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
Dorr is a township, part of Wayland Union Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $385K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 8.5/10
If you're coming from Grand Rapids, you're looking at about 30 minutes south—far enough to feel like you've left the city behind, close enough that you haven't really. Dorr is a township of 23,150 acres in Allegan County, the kind of place where you can still find room to breathe. Homes run around $289K, and the proximity to actual groceries and restaurants—both within steps—means you're not sacrificing access for space.
Why people love it here
Dorr School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Wayland Union Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$96K median household income
- $385K median · 57 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Dorr South Park (Gries Memorial Park): 8 min walk
- Dorr North Park: 8 min walk
Notable nearby
Explore Dorr
Same name, different focus — Dorr is also covered as:
- Dorr Community — community details
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Median home price in Dorr
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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57 homes sold in Dorr this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Median Income
$96K
Household
Median Sale Price
$385K
57 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,100 – $1,600 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dorr North Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dick's Market
One More Grill
Five Lakes Brewery
Dorr South Park (Gries Memorial Park)
+1 more
Playground in 18th St & Church St Area
Inidan Lake
Beach in Friesian Ct Area
Recreation Loop
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Walgreens
Dorr Township Library
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Most of Dorr is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Dorr alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Dorr home (around $385,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,350 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Dorr household earns $95,554 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $610,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,350/mo | $62,661 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,742/mo | $73,109 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,873/mo | $76,621 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
14 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$101K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$172K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dorr, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,431 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressSource: dorrtownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dorr are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$96K
Home Value (Census)
$271K
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,100 – $1,600 · wider-area estimate
🛒 Grocery(2)
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
Dorr Elementary School
School
Hartzig School
Moline Christian
Scheiriern School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Dorr Township Library
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Living in Dorr: the details
Is Dorr a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Dorr as a place to live. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Wayland Union Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
What does it cost to live in Dorr?
The typical home in Dorr goes for around $385,000. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 57 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dorr
- What do homes cost in Dorr?
- The median home value in Dorr is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dorr housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Dorr right now, and 57 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dorr?
- Dorr is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dorr School (9/10).
- Is Dorr walkable?
- Dorr scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
