Hamilton
Solid value in a growing area
Median $356K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
Down roads lined with trees and open fields, this quiet residential area feels a world away—yet you're only about twenty minutes from the beaches and shops of Saugatuck. The landscape here is rural and spacious, with homes set back on larger lots where you can actually breathe. What draws people out here isn't a strip of downtown commerce; it's the access to woods, water, and room to spread out. The Rabbit River winds through, and over forty percent of the surrounding township is the Allegan State Game Area, where locals fish, hunt, hike, and ski depending on the season.
Why people love it here
$356K median
- 32 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hamilton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,419/mo
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32 homes sold in Hamilton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hamilton Food Center
Hawk's Nest
Trestle Park
Unnamed playground
Sink Lake
Unnamed beach
Wapiti Lane
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in Hamilton 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hamilton home (around $356,250) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,401 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,401/mo | $64,040 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,764/mo | $73,707 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,886/mo | $76,957 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$144K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$356K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Heath Township
Source: heathtownship.org · 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
~$851/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,205 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Heath · Source: heathtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hamilton 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.
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Frequently asked about Hamilton
- What do homes cost in Hamilton?
- The median home value in Hamilton is about $356,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hamilton housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Hamilton right now, and 32 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hamilton?
- Hamilton is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hamilton Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Hamilton walkable?
- Hamilton scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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