Heath
Strong schools draw families here
5 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Spread across nearly 23,000 acres in Allegan County, Heath Township is rural West Michigan at its most genuine—open land and long sight lines, the horizon marked by tree lines and the occasional barn. The township sits about fifty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, far enough to feel removed from the city's pull but close enough that the drive doesn't feel punishing. What anchors daily life here is immediate: groceries and restaurants within steps, which in a place this spread out means the small centers where people actually gather. Hamilton Community Schools serves the area, and if you're looking for green space, Heath Township Park sits about two and a half miles away—close enough for a real outing, far enough to feel like an escape. Homes here run around $436,000, settling into the quieter side of the regional market. This is the kind of place where you're not paying for proximity to everything; you're paying for the room to breathe, the kind of sprawl that doesn't announce itself but simply exists, acre by acre, between you and the next person's fence line.
Why people love it here
Hamilton Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.7 mi away
- Hamilton
- 1 rated school in district
$96K median household income
- $360K median · 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Heath
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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26 homes sold in Heath this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hamilton Food Center
Silver Creek County Park
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Most of Heath is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Heath alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Heath home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,196 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Heath household earns $96,324 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $622,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,196/mo | $58,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,559/mo | $68,229 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,460 |
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 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$82K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$225K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Heath, 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
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,395 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Source: heathtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Heath 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
$96K
Home Value (Census)
$278K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heath Township Park
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Heath
- What do homes cost in Heath?
- The median home value in Heath is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heath housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Heath right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heath?
- Heath is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hamilton Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Heath walkable?
- Heath scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
