Egelston
Space and nature
The quick answer
Egelston is a township, part of Oakridge Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $272,000.
26 homes for sale·Median $272K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 3.3/10
Out on the long roads cutting through Egelston, you're surrounded by acres—3.7 of them per lot, on average—which means room to breathe and the kind of space that comes with actual land. This is rural west Michigan at its most straightforward: lots larger than a quarter-acre, homes in the $351K range, and the kind of distance between neighbors that requires a car for groceries (2.7 miles) but puts a restaurant within an 11-minute walk if you're willing to make it on foot.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wolf Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area: 8 min bike
- Wolf Lake County Park: 8 min bike
4.2 acre avg lots
- 2,191 homes
$61K median household income
- $272K median · 112 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Egelston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,843/mo
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112 homes sold in Egelston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wolf Lake County Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Wolf Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$61K
Household
Median Sale Price
$272K
112 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,100 – $1,300 · estimated range
Parcels
2,191
1992 residential
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Oakridge Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wolf Lake Tavern
Wolf Lake County Park
Playground in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Wolf Lake
Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
The Faz Track
Most of Egelston is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Egelston alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Egelston home (around $271,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,641 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Egelston household earns $61,286 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $391,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,641/mo | $43,764 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,917/mo | $51,131 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,010/mo | $53,609 |
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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$110K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Egelston, 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
~$924/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Mix of private wells and county water in developed corridors
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU
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Utility, solar, and service details for Egelston 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
$61K
Home Value (Census)
$138K
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,100 – $1,300 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🍺 Bars(1)
Wolf Lake Tavern
Bar
🏫 Schools(17)
School
School
Bates School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
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Living in Egelston: the details
Is Egelston a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Egelston is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. 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 Oakridge Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $272,000.
What does it cost to live in Egelston?
The median home value in Egelston is about $272,000. There are 26 homes for sale here right now and 112 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Egelston
- What do homes cost in Egelston?
- The median home value in Egelston is about $271,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Egelston housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in Egelston right now, and 112 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Egelston?
- Egelston is served by Oakridge Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oakridge High School (5/10).
- Is Egelston walkable?
- Egelston scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
