Leighton
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Leighton is a township, part of Wayland Union Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $400,000.
31 homes for sale·Median $400K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 5.8/10
You're out in real farm country here—22,700 acres of it—where the drive into Grand Rapids takes about 25 minutes and the feel is one of space and land rather than density. There's a restaurant steps away and a grocery within a 13-minute walk, which means you're not completely removed from daily convenience, but you're also not living on top of neighbors. The whole point is the room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Green Lake within walking distance
- Round Lake: 4 min drive
- Green Lake: 6 min drive
$98K median household income
- $400K median · 82 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Leighton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,716/mo
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82 homes sold in Leighton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
George Schrotenboer Memorial Park
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$98K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$410K
72 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$313K
10 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$2,100/mo
$1,925 – $2,250 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dick's Market
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Five Lakes Brewery
Green Lake Public Access
+1 more
Playground in Green Lake Ridge Estates No. 2 Area
Round Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Main Loop
Kent County Trail
Henika District Library
Most of Leighton is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Leighton alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Leighton home (around $400,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,474 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Leighton household earns $98,286 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $621,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,474/mo | $65,969 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,881/mo | $76,823 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,018/mo | $80,473 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$40K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$200K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Leighton, 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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressSource: leightontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Leighton 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
$98K
Home Value (Census)
$328K
Expected Rent
$2,100/mo
$1,925 – $2,250 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Wayland Hopkins Livestock Auction House Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
Five Lakes Brewery
Pub
🏫 Schools(7)
Moline Christian
School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Green Lake Public Access
George Schrotenboer Memorial Park
Dorr Township Park (Moline)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Leighton: the details
Is Leighton a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Leighton is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Wayland Union Schools. Expect prices centered around $400,000.
What does it cost to live in Leighton?
The median home value in Leighton is about $400,000. There are 31 homes for sale here right now and 82 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Leighton
- What do homes cost in Leighton?
- The median home value in Leighton is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leighton housing market?
- there are 31 homes for sale in Leighton right now, and 82 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leighton?
- Leighton is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Paris Ridge Elementary (9/10).
- Is Leighton walkable?
- Leighton scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
