Hesperia
Solid value in a growing area
Median $211K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 3.0/10
Out here along the White River, the village runs on fishing, outdoor recreation, and the kind of small-town rhythm where the dam boardwalk is where you actually go to watch the salmon jump. The Manistee National Forest wraps around everything, so canoeing, kayaking, and hunting aren't weekend plans—they're just what's available. You've got Vida Weaver Park steps from downtown, plus access to some genuinely good trout and salmon fishing that draws people from a couple hours away. The architecture leans craftsman and ranch, mostly older stock with character, and most homes sit on land with actual acreage or lot space. Schools and the library anchor the village center on Division Street, and walking to downtown from a lot of addresses is real. It's a working fishing and farming community, roughly 950 people, straddling the line between Oceana and Newaygo counties, and it doesn't pretend to be anything grander than that.
Why people love it here
$211K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Webster Park: 5 min walk
- North Lake: 7 min drive
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Hesperia
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,436/mo
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24 homes sold in Hesperia this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ed’s Orchard Market
Angelo's & Riccardo's
Webster Park
Unnamed playground
North Lake
Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail
Hesperia Community Library
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Hesperia Community Schools
Crime in Hesperia 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hesperia home (around $211,465) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,425/mo | $38,013 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,641/mo | $43,752 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,713/mo | $45,681 |
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
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$82K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Newfield Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Great Lakes Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressHesperia area fire department (via county dispatch)
Hesperia/area fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Newfield · Source: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Hesperia 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 Hesperia
- What do homes cost in Hesperia?
- The median home value in Hesperia is about $211,465. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hesperia housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Hesperia right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hesperia?
- Hesperia is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hesperia High School (3/10).
- Is Hesperia walkable?
- Hesperia scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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