Edmore
Easy outdoor access
Median $182K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
What catches people off guard is that you've got legitimate small-town texture here—a village park within walking distance, the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail running through for cyclists and hikers, a potato festival that's been going strong since the 1970s—but you're also looking at houses on acreage where you can actually breathe, with wooded lots and dead-end streets that feel genuinely removed even though downtown is practically adjacent. The brick homes tend to anchor larger parcels, often with fireplaces and updated bones, and the sense is less "we're preserving something" and more "we're just living here, quietly." About 59 miles northeast of the city, this stretch of Home Township works for people who want the convenience of village amenities—shopping, dining, the park—without the compression of suburban density, and the trail access brings in enough weekend traffic that you're not completely isolated from the region.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed park: 2 min walk
$182K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Edmore
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,236/mo
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School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Burger King
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Cedar Lake
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Home Township Library
Crime in Edmore 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Edmore home (around $182,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,227 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,227/mo | $32,716 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,412/mo | $37,655 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,474/mo | $39,316 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$185K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$92K
Median
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Solar potential
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,353 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Home · Source: montcalm.us
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Frequently asked about Edmore
- What do homes cost in Edmore?
- The median home value in Edmore is about $182,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Edmore housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Edmore right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Edmore?
- Edmore is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montabella JuniorSenior High (5/10).
- Is Edmore walkable?
- Edmore scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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