Morton Township
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Morton Township is a township, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $349,000.
54 homes for sale·Median $349K·Schools 5.0/10
Golden hour hits this stretch right around dusk, when the light softens across the big properties and the tree lines go quiet. You're looking at acreage here—37 acres, 50-acre parcels, the kind of land where you can actually breathe—mixed in with established neighborhoods like Canadian Lakes, where brick patios and fire pits face the water. The community itself centers around amenities you'd expect: School Section Lake County Park sits right there for beach access and trails, and Lost Canyon Lake Park is across the road for those who want it closer. Groceries and dining are steps away, which matters when your mailbox is a quarter-mile from the road. M20 runs nearby for quick access out, but the roads curve enough that you feel removed from the highway noise. What makes this area work is the balance: rural enough that you see wildlife from your back window, organized enough that you're not hauling supplies from across the county. The homes here tend toward ranch-style and chalets—granite counters, updated kitchens, stone fireplaces, the kind of finishes that suggest people aren't just passing through. There's a 55-and-over gated community within Canadian Lakes if that appeals, and year-round residents who treat their decks and gazebos like they're part of the actual living space. It's not remote, and it's not suburban; it's somewhere in between, where you get land without isolation.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Mecosta within walking distance
$68K median household income
- $349K median · 96 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Morton Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,372/mo
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96 homes sold in Morton Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$68K
Household
Median Sale Price
$349K
96 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$975 – $1,150 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Most of Morton 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 Morton Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Morton Township home (around $349,450) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,114 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Morton Township household earns $67,716 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $427,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,114/mo | $56,372 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,470/mo | $65,861 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,589/mo | $69,052 |
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
84 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$36K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Morton 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 (lake-area systems in Canadian Lakes)
Largely wells; Canadian Lakes development has private community water/utility systems.
Septic - individual (Canadian Lakes private systems)
Septic predominant; Canadian Lakes has private utility infrastructure.
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 addressMorton Township Fire and Rescue
Two stations (Canadian Lakes 231-972-7211; Mecosta 231-972-3310); serves Morton + Austin, medical to portions of others.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Morton 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
$68K
Home Value (Census)
$229K
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$975 – $1,150 · estimated range
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Living in Morton Township: the details
Is Morton Township a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Morton Township is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Chippewa Hills School District. Expect prices centered around $349,000.
What does it cost to live in Morton Township?
The typical home in Morton Township goes for around $349,000. There are 54 homes for sale here right now and 96 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Morton Township
- What do homes cost in Morton Township?
- The median home value in Morton Township is about $349,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Morton Township housing market?
- there are 54 homes for sale in Morton Township right now, and 96 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Morton Township?
- Morton Township is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
