Hinton
Great schools with outdoor access
6 homes for sale·Median $453K·Schools 6.7/10
Out here, acreage wins over sidewalks—you're looking at swaths of land where a coffee run means heading about 1.7 miles down the road, and the nearest grocery lands roughly 2.5 miles away. Properties tend to sprawl across one to forty acres, with older ranch homes and manufactured housing anchoring the landscape, many of them sitting on enough ground to justify a detached garage or two. Tamarack Creek runs through some parcels, and ponds dot the area; if outdoor pursuits matter to you, the hunting and woodland feel are genuine draws. Recent sales show homes that lean toward the practical—updated kitchens, finished basements, decks overlooking acreage—rather than architectural showboating. This is country living without the pretense: space to breathe, room for projects, and the kind of quiet that comes from actual distance rather than marketing. A restaurant sits about 2.3 miles off, which means you're not exactly isolated but you're definitely not walking to dinner on a whim either.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.3 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Townline Lake — 0.8 mi
$55K median household income
- $453K median · 4 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hinton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,072/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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4 homes sold in Hinton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Most of Hinton is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hinton alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Hinton home (around $452,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,559 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hinton household earns $55,139 — about $13,098 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $452,500 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $361,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,559/mo | $68,237 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,013/mo | $80,334 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,164/mo | $84,371 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Hinton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Hinton 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
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressMorton Township Fire and Rescue (partial) / county mutual aid
Morton Twp FD provides medical to portions of Hinton; fire via nearest department/mutual aid.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Hinton 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
$55K
Home Value (Census)
$163K
Frequently asked about Hinton
- What do homes cost in Hinton?
- The median home value in Hinton is about $452,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hinton housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Hinton right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hinton?
- Hinton is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
