Oakridge Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $280K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 3.3/10
Walking onto campus here, you notice the difference right away—it's the kind of place where a superintendent becomes a state board president and teachers actually stay, averaging 13 years in their classrooms with half holding master's degrees. Football isn't just a Friday night thing; it's woven into the identity—state championships in 1997, 2005, and 2008 built something real here. About 1,900 students spread across five schools with an 18:1 student-teacher ratio means there's genuine attention happening, and it shows: 84% of graduates move on to technical schools or four-year colleges. The district sits in south central Muskegon County near Wolf Lake, roughly 30 minutes from Grand Haven beaches and under 50 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're getting small-district intimacy without feeling isolated. Homes in the area run around $455K. You've got Wolf Lake County Park just over a mile away for weekend outings, a grocery store about three miles out, and a coffee shop nearby when you need it—the practical stuff that makes daily life work without fuss. All 100% of teachers hold state certification, and the buildings have gotten serious recent upgrades including surveillance and security reinforcement, which matters. It's smaller than the districts around Grand Rapids, which means fewer AP options, but it also means the superintendent knows your kid's name and the school calendar feels designed by actual humans, not spreadsheets.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wolf Lake within walking distance
- Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area: 10 min bike
- Wolf Lake County Park: 10 min bike
$280K median
- 119 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Oakridge Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,900/mo
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119 homes sold in Oakridge Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wolf Lake County Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Wolf Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Oakridge Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wolf Lake Tavern
Wolf Lake County Park
Playground in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
Crime in Oakridge Public Schools 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 Oakridge Public Schools home (around $279,900) 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 $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,645 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,143/mo | $57,157 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,669 |
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
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$85K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Oakridge Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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
~$924/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakridge Public Schools 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.
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Frequently asked about Oakridge Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Oakridge Public Schools?
- The median home value in Oakridge Public Schools is about $279,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakridge Public Schools housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in Oakridge Public Schools right now, and 119 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oakridge Public Schools?
- Oakridge Public Schools is served by Oakridge Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oakridge High School (5/10).
- Is Oakridge Public Schools walkable?
- Oakridge Public Schools scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.