Martin
Solid value in a growing area
Median $290K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
You wake up here and the rhythm feels different—there's a quietness that doesn't mean nothing happens, just that things move at their own pace. The neighborhood wraps around Martin Luther King Park, a sprawling green space anchored by a brand-new 25,000-square-foot community center that opened recently, drawing folks out for basketball, swimming, and seasonal events like the farmers market. A lot of the homes date back decades, brick and wood-frame houses sitting on generous lots, many within walking distance to local schools and a downtown that still feels like a real place—Hall Street Bakery is the kind of spot where people actually go for coffee and baked goods, not a chain. A recent $19.7 million investment in neighborhood improvements has given the area real momentum without flattening its character, and you'll find yourself running into the same faces at community gatherings and farmers markets. The vibe here is grounded: people are building something together, not just passing through.
Why people love it here
$290K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Martin
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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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
Subway
Unnamed playground
Caruthers Lake
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M-89 Cinema
Crime in Martin 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 Martin home (around $290,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,955 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,955/mo | $52,131 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,250/mo | $60,000 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,349/mo | $62,646 |
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, 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
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Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
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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.
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Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🏫 Schools(3)
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Frequently asked about Martin
- What do homes cost in Martin?
- The median home value in Martin is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Martin housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Martin right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Martin?
- Martin is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Martin walkable?
- Martin scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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