Fruitport
Great schools with outdoor access
66 homes for sale·Median $345K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 5.8/10
The yellow smiley face water tower that greets you on the drive in isn't ironic—it's a literal commitment to the kind of place this is, where the township's own slogan declares that community matters and actually means it. Fruitport Charter Township sits in southern Muskegon County with about 14,000 residents spread across just over 30 square miles, the kind of scale where you can still feel the original identity—the town was named in 1869 for the fruit orchards and port access that defined it—without feeling like a relic. The Lakes Mall anchors retail, and you've got 31 restaurants and five grocery stores within a couple of miles, most within steps if you're near the center. Drive 14.5 minutes and you're at Grand Haven beach; head the other way and downtown Grand Rapids takes 39 minutes. Pomona Park, an 8.5-acre waterfront space with a boat launch, fishing, and a bandshell, sits right on the water and has been drawing people since 1871. Homes here run around $215K, and Fruitport Community Schools serves the township. It's the kind of place where there's actually room—nearly 20,000 acres total—but you're never far from what you need.
Why people love it here
Beach Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Fruitport
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.3 mi
- Farr Park: 8 min drive
- Park on Wilderness Trl: 4 min drive
$345K median
- 182 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fruitport
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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182 homes sold in Fruitport this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Farr Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
+1 more
McDonald's
+1 more
Starbucks
Farr Park
+1 more
Playground on Farr Rd
+1 more
Beach in Randall Rd & Sunnyridge St Area
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Lakeside Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
Rec Room
Meijer Pharmacy
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Fruitport were larceny / theft (1,492 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (64 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 1,492 |
| Aggravated assault | 64 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 32 |
| Burglary | 26 |
| Rape | 13 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Fruitport compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Township | 17,773 | 231 | 2,132 |
| Grandville | 16,900 | 361 | 3,450 |
| Fruitport | 15,547 | 84 | 1,550 |
| Ionia | 11,901 | 185 | 555 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,442 | 61 | 1,084 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Fruitport Township Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Fruitport home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
18 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$44K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$264K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Fruitport, 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.
Local Government
Fruitport Charter Township
Source: fruitporttownship-mi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,386 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressFruitport Township Police Department
Township has own police dept; after-hours via county dispatch.
Source: fruitporttownship-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fruitport 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Grace Evangelical School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Shettler School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Rec Room
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Fruitport District Library
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Fruitport
- What do homes cost in Fruitport?
- The median home value in Fruitport is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fruitport housing market?
- there are 66 homes for sale in Fruitport right now, and 182 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fruitport?
- Fruitport is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Beach Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Fruitport walkable?
- Fruitport scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.