Merrill
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Merrill is a township, part of White Cloud Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $159,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $159K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
If you're used to buying groceries within shouting distance and catching a movie without planning ahead, Merrill Township will recalibrate your expectations—in the best way, if you're the type who actually wants land. Spread across nearly twenty-three thousand acres in Newaygo County, this is the kind of place where your nearest neighbor isn't an afterthought but a genuine geographical fact. A county park sits about a mile and a half away, which is closer than most things around here anyway. The landscape itself is the main event: open, rural, and built for people who prefer acreage to addresses.
Why people love it here
$38K median household income
- $159K median · 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Merrill
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,079/mo
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12 homes sold in Merrill this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$38K
Household
Median Sale Price
$159K
12 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$900 – $1,150 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Lakeview Park Area
Moon Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
To buy a median-priced Merrill home (around $159,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $976 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Merrill household earns $37,500 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $237,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $976/mo | $26,035 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,138/mo | $30,350 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,193/mo | $31,801 |
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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$80K
Per listing
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
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,409 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Source: merrilltownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Merrill 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
$38K
Home Value (Census)
$121K
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$900 – $1,150 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Merrill: the details
Is Merrill a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Merrill. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of White Cloud Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $159,000.
What does it cost to live in Merrill?
Homes in Merrill sell for a median of about $159,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Merrill
- What do homes cost in Merrill?
- The median home value in Merrill is about $159,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Merrill housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Merrill right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Merrill?
- Merrill is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is White Cloud Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Merrill walkable?
- Merrill scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
