Hart Township
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Hart Township is a township, part of Hart Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $440,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $440K·Schools 6.3/10
...and what really sets this stretch apart is how close everything actually is. You've got Lake Michigan practically at your doorstep, and the nearest grocery and restaurants are just a couple of minutes on foot, which means the car stays home more often than you'd expect for a rural area. There's a real mix of what draws people here—wooded lots that feel genuinely removed, and enough acreage nearby if you want land to work with. The sales tell the story: farmhouses on five acres, pole barns, disc golf courses. This isn't one thing.
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Why people love it here
$58K median household income
- $440K median · 7 sales in last 12mo
Hart High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Hart Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,987/mo
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7 homes sold in Hart Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Most of Hart Township is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Rape | 71 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hart Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Hart Township home (around $440,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,591 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hart Township household earns $58,393 — about $10,699 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $440,000 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $367,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,591/mo | $69,092 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,039/mo | $81,040 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,190/mo | $85,059 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Hart Township, 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
Hart Township
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.
Private well (City of Hart water in adjacent corridors)
Township is mostly private wells; surrounds City of Hart
Septic - individual
No township municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy / propane in rural areas
DTE serves Hart area; rural portions on propane
Confirm by addressCity of Hart Fire Department (area coverage)
Hart FD provides area coverage around the city
Source: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Hart Township 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
$58K
Home Value (Census)
$177K
Expected Rent
$975/mo
$900 – $1,050 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Liberty Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Hansen Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(7)
Donaldson School
Oceana Intermediate School
Van Wickle School
Garver School
Brooks School
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Hart Public Library
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Living in Hart Township: the details
Is Hart Township a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Hart Township as a place to live. This township is part of Hart Public School District. Expect prices centered around $440,000.
What does it cost to live in Hart Township?
The typical home in Hart Township goes for around $440,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hart Township
- What do homes cost in Hart Township?
- The median home value in Hart Township is about $440,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hart Township housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Hart Township right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hart Township?
- Hart Township is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
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