Hiram
Surrounded by nature
Median $236K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
So you've got folks out here running on acreage—we're talking 4, 5, sometimes 6 acres—with room for blueberry fields, raised garden beds, fish ponds, chicken coops, the whole operation if you want it. Most of the homes are ranch or farmhouse style, recently updated, and they sit far enough back that you're actually breathing out here. Little Whitefish Lake is 0.9 miles away if you need the water access, and there's a township park about a mile down the road if you need the organized recreation thing. The trade-off is the drive—you're looking at about 36 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids if you need to be there—but that's kind of the point: you're in Pierson township proper, not fighting the city, and the land is real.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 0.9 mi
- White Pine Trail: 3 min walk
- Wood Lake: 8 min bike
$236K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Hiram
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,599/mo
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Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sticks-N-Stones Market
Bernita Mae Cafe
Aiden's Place
Pierson Township Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Edgerton Building
Kent Theater
Crime in Hiram 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hiram home (around $235,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,566 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,566/mo | $41,770 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,803/mo | $48,090 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,883/mo | $50,204 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Pierson Township
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Solar potential
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,316 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Pierson · Source: montcalm.us
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🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
School
School
Little Whitefish School
School
Big Whitefish School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Hiram
- What do homes cost in Hiram?
- The median home value in Hiram is about $235,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hiram housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hiram right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hiram?
- Hiram is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Hiram walkable?
- Hiram scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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