Hope
Surrounded by nature
15 homes for sale·Median $350K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.6/10
You might expect a rural township to mean limited options and long stretches of nothing much—but out here, water defines everything. More than thirty lakes dot the landscape, from Wall and Long to the connected chain that includes Mud, Jones, and Wilkinson. Sandy beaches and year-round fishing turn what could be just farmland into a four-season playground. Twin Lakes is just 0.1 miles away for public water access, and Long Lake Public Access is a short walk away, so waterfront recreation isn't reserved for people with lakefront property.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Twin Lakes within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Gesler Lake: 10 min walk
- Number Twenty-one Lake: 6 min bike
$103K median household income
- $350K median · 31 sales in last 12mo
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Hope
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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31 homes sold in Hope this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Twin Lakes
0.1 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Long Lake Public Access
Playground on Marsh Rd
Gesler Lake
+1 more
Delton District Library
Most of Hope is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hope alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Hope home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,053 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hope household earns $103,144 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $686,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,053/mo | $54,752 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,405/mo | $64,145 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,523/mo | $67,286 |
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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$132K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Hope, 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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid via Barry County Dispatch)
Fire dispatched via Barry County Central Dispatch; covered by area department.
Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hope 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
$103K
Home Value (Census)
$229K
Frequently asked about Hope
- What do homes cost in Hope?
- The median home value in Hope is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hope housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Hope right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hope?
- Hope is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Hope walkable?
- Hope scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
