Mecosta Township
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Mecosta Township is a township, part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $309,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $309K·Schools 4.7/10
Out here, your morning coffee might come from a place just over a mile away, and the grocery run is a quick jaunt down the road—close enough that you're not planning an expedition, far enough that you feel genuinely removed from things. The character of the area centers on river access and land: properties tend toward the spacious, with three to four acres being less of a luxury and more of a default, and the Muskegon River shows up constantly in what people actually build toward—dock privileges, boat launches, riverfront cottages with hardwood floors. You'll find custom homes mixed in with country charmers, LEED-certified energy-efficient builds sitting alongside older places freshly renovated, all of them tending toward that acreage-and-privacy equation. Wooded lots, gardens, fire pits, and the kind of detached garages that have lofts—these aren't afterthoughts here, they're the point. It's the kind of place where "a short drive to the river" is a selling point because the river actually matters to how people live, and where three or four bedrooms on a couple of acres reads as normal, not aspirational.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Rogers Dam Pond within walking distance
$58K median household income
- $309K median · 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mecosta Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,094/mo
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26 homes sold in Mecosta Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$58K
Household
Median Sale Price
$309K
26 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Most of Mecosta Township is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Mecosta Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Mecosta Township home (around $308,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,816 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Mecosta Township household earns $58,233 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $375,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,816/mo | $48,432 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,130/mo | $56,809 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,236/mo | $59,626 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$36K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Mecosta Township, 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.
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 Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressMecosta Township Fire Rescue (Mecosta-Austin Fire)
Township-operated fire/rescue; Fire Hall at 19729 11 Mile Rd.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Mecosta Township 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
$58K
Home Value (Census)
$171K
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$1,000 – $1,175 · estimated range
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Living in Mecosta Township: the details
Is Mecosta Township a good place to live?
Mecosta Township suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools. The going price is around $309,000.
What does it cost to live in Mecosta Township?
Homes in Mecosta Township sell for a median of about $309,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 26 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Mecosta Township
- What do homes cost in Mecosta Township?
- The median home value in Mecosta Township is about $308,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mecosta Township housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Mecosta Township right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mecosta Township?
- Mecosta Township is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
