Orange
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $477K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Life in Orange township moves at its own pace—you've got groceries and restaurants practically at your fingertips, but you're working with 23,000 acres of space that doesn't feel crowded. That combination of convenience and room to breathe is what sets the daily rhythm here apart from somewhere more built-up. The unnamed park sits about 6 miles out if you want to get into nature, but most folks handle their regular errands without going far at all.
Why people love it here
$87K median household income
- $477K median · 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Orange
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,238/mo
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5 homes sold in Orange this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Berlin Township S/D #3
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fisher Lake
Most of Orange is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Orange alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Orange home (around $476,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,747 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Orange household earns $86,667 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $570,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,747/mo | $73,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,227/mo | $86,058 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,388/mo | $90,338 |
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 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Orange, 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
Orange 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.
Solar potential
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,323 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressIonia / area fire department
Township/area fire coverage (near Ionia).
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Orange 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
$87K
Home Value (Census)
$223K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
5.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(1)
Garden Park
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Frequently asked about Orange
- What do homes cost in Orange?
- The median home value in Orange is about $476,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orange housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Orange right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orange?
- Orange is served by Berlin Township S/D #3. Its highest-rated assigned school is AA Rather School (6/10).
- Is Orange walkable?
- Orange scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
