Orleans
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Orleans is a township, part of Belding Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $238,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $238K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
Sandwiched between Grand Rapids and Lansing at nearly equal distance from both, Orleans Township spreads across 36 square miles of Ionia County as a patchwork of farmland, residential blocks, and the Palmer village commercial corridor—where you'll find a Meijer, a handful of chain restaurants, and some local spots like Olivera's. The township's roots run to the 1850s, when settlers from Orleans County, New York arrived and the railroads came through, turning Palmer into a wheat-shipping hub and leaving behind historic depots and small railroad communities like Chadwick. These days it's a low-density, suburban-rural kind of place where most residents own their homes and life centers on what you need within a couple miles: a coffee shop about 1.8 miles off, groceries closer than that, and Long Lake Public Access for a swim or quiet afternoon about two miles away. Homes here run around $235K, which buys you real space in a township that hasn't chased growth, hasn't industrialized, and mostly just gets on with the business of being itself—which is to say, stable, agricultural at heart, and positioned well enough if you need to reach either city in under an hour.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Green Lake: 3 min drive
- Long Lake Public Access: 7 min drive
$59K median household income
- $238K median · 24 sales in last 12mo
Explore Orleans
Same name, different focus — Orleans is also covered as:
- Orleans Community — community details
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Median home price in Orleans
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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24 homes sold in Orleans this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Public Access
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$59K
Household
Median Sale Price
$238K
24 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$1,050 – $1,225 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
American Legion
Long Lake Public Access
Green Lake
+1 more
Beach on Stage Rd
Flat River Trail
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Most of Orleans 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 Orleans alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Orleans home (around $237,512) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,453 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Orleans household earns $59,321 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $378,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,453/mo | $38,758 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,695/mo | $45,203 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,776/mo | $47,371 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Orleans, 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
Orleans 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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Belding / Ionia-area fire department
Township between Belding and Ionia; area fire coverage.
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Orleans 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
$59K
Home Value (Census)
$163K
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$1,050 – $1,225 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
American Legion
Bar
🏫 Schools(7)
Chittel School
School Number 10
Belding Area High School
School
Belding Middle School
School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
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Living in Orleans: the details
Is Orleans a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Orleans is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Belding Area School District. Expect prices centered around $238,000.
What does it cost to live in Orleans?
The median home value in Orleans is about $238,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 24 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Orleans
- What do homes cost in Orleans?
- The median home value in Orleans is about $237,512. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orleans housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Orleans right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orleans?
- Orleans is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Orleans walkable?
- Orleans scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
