Newfield
Surrounded by nature
18 homes for sale·Median $200K·Schools 3.0/10
You're about two minutes from Lake Michigan—seriously, the water's right there. This stretch of west Michigan sits close enough to the shoreline that you can feel the difference in the air, and yet it stays quiet and residential in a way the busier lakeshore towns don't. The land around here is a mix of wooded parcels and open space, with room to breathe. There's a grocery and restaurants within steps, so you're not hauling supplies from across the county, but the overall vibe is still rural enough that you're not living on top of your neighbors either.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- McLaren Lake within walking distance
$67K median household income
- $200K median · 26 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Newfield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,354/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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26 homes sold in Newfield this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Hesperia Community Schools
Most of Newfield is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Rape | 71 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Newfield alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Newfield home (around $199,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,239 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Newfield household earns $66,739 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $435,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,239/mo | $33,045 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,439/mo | $38,378 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,506/mo | $40,158 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$26K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Newfield, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Newfield Township
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.
Private well (Village of Hesperia water in village)
Township mostly private wells; Hesperia village has municipal water
Septic - individual
Township individual septic; Hesperia village has sewer
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressHesperia area fire department (via county dispatch)
Hesperia/area fire coverage dispatched through county
Source: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Newfield 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
$67K
Home Value (Census)
$155K
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🏫 Schools(5)
📚 Libraries(1)
Hesperia Community Library
Frequently asked about Newfield
- What do homes cost in Newfield?
- The median home value in Newfield is about $199,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Newfield housing market?
- there are 18 homes for sale in Newfield right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Newfield?
- Newfield is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hesperia High School (3/10).
