Logan
Solid value in a growing area
5 homes for sale·Median $500K·Schools 4.0/10
Ringed by the Manistee National Forest and sitting within a ten-minute walk of its White Cloud Unit, this stretch of west Michigan exists where deep woods meet genuine water access—Lake Michigan lies just offshore, close enough that the character of the place pivots around what the forest and shoreline make possible. Properties here tend toward river frontage on the Pere Marquette's Big South Branch, a wild and scenic trout stream where walk-in sand beaches and 200+ feet of water access aren't luxuries but defining features; recent homes have leaned into that identity with open floor plans framing river views, wrap-around decks, and log construction built to last generations in a landscape that demands it. Hunting, fishing, kayaking, and off-road recreation shape how people spend time out here—the forest association manages over 22,000 acres of federal land nearby, and two large ponds anchor the outdoor calendar year-round. Dining means driving roughly three miles, a trade-off that feels deliberate rather than isolated; the payoff is acreage, privacy, and the kind of stillness that comes from being surrounded by pines and water rather than neighbors and roads. Whether it's a furnished chalet tucked among towering trees or a new build with river stone and hardwood, homes reflect their setting—substantial, thoughtfully placed back from the road, built to handle Michigan winters and take full advantage of what the seasons deliver.
Why people love it here
$60K median household income
- $500K median · 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Logan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Most of Logan is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 456 |
| Aggravated assault | 141 |
| Burglary | 73 |
| Rape | 53 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 29 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mason County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mason County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Logan alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Logan home (around $500,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,829 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Logan household earns $60,278 — about $15,155 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $500,000 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $394,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,829/mo | $75,433 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,330/mo | $88,799 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,497/mo | $93,260 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$123K
Per listing
Local Government
Logan Township
unconfirmed
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.
Private well
Rural township; individual groundwater wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; on-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers (e.g. Republic/GFL).
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural areas typically LP/propane; piped gas limited.
Confirm by addressMason County Rural Fire Authority
County rural fire authority serves most Mason townships; Logan likely covered via authority/mutual aid.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Logan 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
$60K
Home Value (Census)
$171K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Po Boy Hunting Club
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(1)
Po Boy Hunting Club
Frequently asked about Logan
- What do homes cost in Logan?
- The median home value in Logan is about $500,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Logan housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Logan right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Logan?
- Logan is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
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