Mona Shores Public School District
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $280K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.0/10
So you're looking at a school district that's been around since 1959, serving Norton Shores and Roosevelt Park with about 3,953 students across six schools — and it's the kind of place where you're genuinely close to everything. Mona Lake sits less than half a mile away, and there's over six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline nearby, plus Hoffmaster State Park if you want to get out into proper nature. The district formed from five smaller K-8 districts back then, and Mona Shores High School opened in 1962, so there's real institutional depth here. Academically, the district shows range — Churchill Elementary and Lincoln Park Elementary consistently exceed state averages on standardized tests, and the district earned recognition on the College Board's AP Honor Roll with ACT scores above the state average, though performance varies across schools. Homes here run around $309K, and you're genuinely embedded in suburban convenience: groceries, restaurants, coffee shops all within steps, with 325 restaurants within a mile and 52 grocery stores in a two-mile radius. If you need to head somewhere — Grand Haven beach is about 18 minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids roughly 47 — the drives are reasonable. The district spends about $12,887 per student annually and operates with a stated focus on "inspiring excellence, building character, and impacting the future through academics, arts, and athletics." It's a working suburban district with real community infrastructure and Lake Michigan access that anchors the whole picture.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Mona Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Mona Lake: 7 min bike
- Beach in Randall Rd & Sunnyridge St Area: 11 min bike
Mona Shores High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Mona Shores
- 6 rated schools in district
$280K median
- 332 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mona Shores Public School District
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,903/mo
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332 homes sold in Mona Shores Public School District this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ross Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Mona Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Mona Shores Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Chili's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Hank's Tavern
Ross Park
+1 more
Playground in Randall Rd & Sunnyridge St Area
Mona Lake
Beach in Randall Rd & Sunnyridge St Area
Segment 1 to 2
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Lake Harbor Trail
Rec Room
Rite Aid
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
Jumpstart
Cinema Carousel
Crime in Mona Shores Public School District 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mona Shores Public School District home (around $280,338) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,865 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,865/mo | $49,723 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,147/mo | $57,246 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,241/mo | $59,762 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
23 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$124K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$179K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Mona Shores Public School District, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,473 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Mona Shores Public School District 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Chili's
Restaurant
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Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
Roosevelt School
Glendale School
+25 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(5)
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
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Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
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Frequently asked about Mona Shores Public School District
- What do homes cost in Mona Shores Public School District?
- The median home value in Mona Shores Public School District is about $280,338. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mona Shores Public School District housing market?
- there are 66 homes for sale in Mona Shores Public School District right now, and 332 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mona Shores Public School District?
- Mona Shores Public School District is served by Mona Shores Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mona Shores High School (10/10).
- Is Mona Shores Public School District walkable?
- Mona Shores Public School District scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.