Hooper
Solid value in a growing area
Median $240K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.8/10
...so what you've got out here is land—actual land. Properties run anywhere from a single acre to nearly 16 wooded acres, the kind of space where a pole barn and detached garage aren't luxuries, they're part of the setup. Wood-burning fireplaces, open layouts, and hard floors show up in homes that feel lived-in rather than staged. The Gun River sits close enough that waterfront parcels pop up now and then. It's rural enough that farmland and tree cover are just part of the view, but you're not totally isolated—Gerald R. Ford airport is about 45 minutes away, and Orangeville Township Park is 3.6 miles down the road if you need public green space. Move-in-ready ranches exist here alongside fixer-uppers with real bones, which means there's something for people actually looking to plant roots, not flip quick.
Why people love it here
$240K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Hooper
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,626/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pine Lake
Crime in Hooper 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hooper home (around $239,500) 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 $1,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,593/mo | $42,480 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,834/mo | $48,907 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,915/mo | $51,057 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Martin Township
Source: martintownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$929/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,500 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; parcels on individual wells. Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the Gun Lake area only.
Septic - individual
Individual septic; Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the lake area.
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Martin · Source: martintownship.org
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Nearest Park
Orangeville Township Park
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🏫 Schools(3)
Frequently asked about Hooper
- What do homes cost in Hooper?
- The median home value in Hooper is about $239,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hooper?
- Hooper is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gilkey Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Hooper walkable?
- Hooper scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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