Laketon
Space and nature
30 homes for sale·Median $313K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.4/10
If you've spent time in enough places, you learn to recognize the ones where people actually want to be rather than just landed. Laketon Township is one: fifty miles from Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan's eastern shore, with 16 square miles anchored by water—the big lake itself, Muskegon Lake, and Bear Lake scattered through. The Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park draws people year-round with two tracks, zip lines, cross-country skiing, and archery. Pioneer Park alone offers 145 acres and over 2,000 feet of Lake Michigan beach, while Horton Park on Bear Lake has a small launch for canoes and kayaks. A century-old schoolhouse still stands as a reminder of what was here before everyone discovered the dunes.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bear Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Green Creek Park: 8 min bike
- Pete's Path: 6 min drive
3.3 acre avg lots
- 2,570 homes
$95K median household income
- $313K median · 109 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Laketon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,125/mo
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109 homes sold in Laketon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Green Creek Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bear Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$95K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$310K
105 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$455K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels
2,570
2509 residential
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Bear Lake Tavern
Green Creek Park
+1 more
Playground in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Lost Lake
Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Pete's Path
Bear Lake Trail
Hometown Pharmacy
Most of Laketon is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 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 | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Laketon alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Laketon home (around $313,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,914 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Laketon household earns $95,000 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $618,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,914/mo | $51,047 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,229/mo | $59,447 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,335/mo | $62,256 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$14K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$167K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Laketon, 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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,404 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Muskegon County DPW (municipal water)
Township served by county water; billing/meter via county DPW
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department (by contract)
Fire by contract with Muskegon Charter Twp FD; mutual aid from N. Muskegon & White Lake FA
Source: laketontwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Laketon 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
$95K
Home Value (Census)
$239K
🛒 Grocery(2)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Maple Ridge School
Reeths-Puffer Middle School
School
Pennsylvania School
Central Elementary School
School
Giles School
+13 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bear Lake Trail
Bike Path
Bear Lake Trail
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Horton Rd
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
Frequently asked about Laketon
- What do homes cost in Laketon?
- The median home value in Laketon is about $313,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Laketon housing market?
- there are 30 homes for sale in Laketon right now, and 109 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Laketon?
- Laketon is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Muskegon High School (7/10).
- Is Laketon walkable?
- Laketon scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.