Moline
Strong schools draw families here
Median $360K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, the one thing that sticks is the quiet—wide-open land, mature trees framing single-story ranches and newer bi-levels, the kind of place where a half-acre lot feels normal. It's a small unincorporated community in Dorr township, part of the larger Grand Rapids area, sitting about 15 minutes south of downtown when you need to head that direction. The subdivision developments—Harvest Meadows and others—mix affordable new construction with established homes, granite islands and open floor plans common in the newer builds, while older properties tend toward three-bedroom ranches with main-floor laundry and fenced yards. You're close enough to Highway 131 that getting anywhere takes minutes, yet removed enough that the pace feels genuinely slower. Local listings mention maturity, convenience, and space in the same breath, which pretty much sums it up: this is where you get land, room to breathe, and access without the noise of being in the thick of things.
Why people love it here
Dorr School
- Elementary — 3.2 mi away
- Wayland Union Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$360K median
- 39 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Green Lake — 2.0 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Dorr Township Park (Moline): 2 min walk
- North Loop: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Moline
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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39 homes sold in Moline this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dick's Market
Subway
Five Lakes Brewery
Dorr Township Park (Moline)
Unnamed playground
Huckleberry Lake
North Loop
Unnamed bike_path
Dorr Township Library
daycare
Crime in Moline 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 Moline home (around $360,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,427 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,427/mo | $64,714 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,793/mo | $74,483 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,916/mo | $77,768 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$202K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$895K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Moline, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Dorr Township
Source: dorrtownshipmi.gov · 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.
Solar potential
~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,269 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressServices for Dorr · Source: dorrtownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Moline 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Five Lakes Brewery
Pub
🏫 Schools(9)
Moline Christian
Scheiriern School
Dorr Elementary School
School
Rider School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(2)
Dorr Township Library
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Frequently asked about Moline
- What do homes cost in Moline?
- The median home value in Moline is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Moline housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Moline right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Moline?
- Moline is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dorr School (9/10).
- Is Moline walkable?
- Moline scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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