Meade
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $220K·Schools 7.0/10
A mix of wooded acreage, river frontage, and cabin living defines this stretch of Mason County. The Little Manistee River runs through the area—close enough that many homes sit within a few hundred feet of it, with direct access for fishing and kayaking—while the Sauble River anchors properties to the north. Most structures here are log cabins and modest homes on one to two acres of wooded land, many fully furnished and move-in ready, with detached garages sized for ATVs, snowmobiles, and hunting gear. This isn't suburban; it's recreation country, and the infrastructure reflects that: pole barns, heated garages, wood stoves, and propane heat are standard. The Manistee National Forest sits less than a mile away, opening thousands of acres for hiking, biking, and hunting. Lake Michigan lies at the boundary. Neighbors are sparse enough that privacy is real, but close enough that people actually know their surrounding households—the kind of place where someone will mention "neighbors take care of neighbors" in a listing without irony. The village of Freesoil anchors the area a couple of miles west. Summer brings kayakers and anglers; fall and winter bring hunters and snowmobilers. If you're looking for a cabin you can actually use year-round, with river access and federal land out your back door, this is it.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 13.0 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$51K median household income
- $220K median · 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Meade
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Most of Meade 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 Meade alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Meade home (around $220,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,304 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Meade household earns $50,781 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $332,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,304/mo | $34,778 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,525/mo | $40,659 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,598/mo | $42,622 |
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
17 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Local Government
Meade Township
unconfirmed
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Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural LP/propane common.
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Median Income
$51K
Home Value (Census)
$212K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
4.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(1)
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
Frequently asked about Meade
- What do homes cost in Meade?
- The median home value in Meade is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Meade housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Meade right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Meade?
- Meade is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
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