Fruitport Community Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $354K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
You might come here expecting a sleepy bedroom community and leave wondering why you didn't move sooner. Fruitport Community Schools serves a sprawling district across Muskegon and Ottawa counties—about 2,600 students spread across seven or eight schools—with the kind of student-teacher ratio (17:1) that actually means someone knows your kid's name. The schools here spend just under $13,000 per student annually, and a larger number of buildings are rated above average, which is the kind of quietly solid thing people don't brag about but absolutely notice when they're picking a place to land. You're roughly forty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but closer to Grand Haven's beaches (under twenty minutes) and Lake Michigan at the other end. Spring Lake sits right there too. Homes run around $448,000, mostly ranch-style, and the strip of commercial life near school zones means groceries, coffee, and restaurants are essentially on top of you—nearly 200 spots to eat within a mile if you're counting. Farr Park is a ten-minute walk if you need to burn off energy on a Saturday. The whole thing has a genuine small-town feel without actually being isolated, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettys Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Farr Park: 6 min bike
- Pomona Park Trail: 8 min drive
$354K median
- 235 sales in last 12mo
Fruitport High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Fruitport
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Fruitport Community Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,403/mo
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235 homes sold in Fruitport Community Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Farr Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
0.1 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Fruitport Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Market
Farr Park
Playground on Farr Rd
Beach in West Highlands Area
Pomona Park Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
Meijer Pharmacy
Fruitport District Library
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Crime in Fruitport Community Schools 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fruitport Community Schools home (around $354,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,355 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,355/mo | $62,788 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,711/mo | $72,289 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,830/mo | $75,466 |
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
22 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$23K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$225K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$370K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$185K
Median
Who actually lends in Fruitport Community Schools, 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.
Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Fruitport Community Schools 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)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Fast Food
Asian Buffet And Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Grace Evangelical School
Shettler School
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
📚 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 Community Schools
- What do homes cost in Fruitport Community Schools?
- The median home value in Fruitport Community Schools is about $354,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fruitport Community Schools housing market?
- there are 76 homes for sale in Fruitport Community Schools right now, and 235 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fruitport Community Schools?
- Fruitport Community Schools is served by Fruitport Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fruitport High School (8/10).
- Is Fruitport Community Schools walkable?
- Fruitport Community Schools scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.