Pere Marquette Township
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The quick answer
Pere Marquette Township is a township, part of Ludington Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $394,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $394K·Schools 7.3/10
Lake Michigan stretches along the horizon here, and the shoreline defines everything—sandy beaches and waterfront homes with views that shift through seasons. Inland, the landscape opens into wooded subdivisions tucked along quiet roads, with Cartier Park nearby and a scatter of small shops and eateries within walking distance or a short drive. The area sits close enough to downtown that you're never far from grocers, a pharmacy, or a meal, yet far enough out that you still feel the breathing room of tree-lined streets and acreage.
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Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$86K median household income
- $394K median · 17 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
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Median home price in Pere Marquette Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,675/mo
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17 homes sold in Pere Marquette Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pere Marquette State Game Area
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Most of Pere Marquette Township is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 456 |
| Aggravated assault | 141 |
| Burglary | 73 |
| Rape | 53 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 29 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mason County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mason County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Pere Marquette Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Pere Marquette Township home (around $394,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,387 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Pere Marquette Township household earns $86,250 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $548,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,387/mo | $63,659 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,788/mo | $74,358 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,923/mo | $77,956 |
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
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$102K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Pere Marquette 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.
Pere Marquette Charter Township (municipal water in developed areas) / private wells
Township provides municipal water in developed areas surrounding Ludington; wells elsewhere.
Pere Marquette Charter Township sewer / individual septic
Sewer service in developed areas; septic in rural areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract private haulers.
Piped natural gas in developed Ludington-area corridors.
Confirm by addressPere Marquette Township Fire Department
Township-operated fire department, 1040 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington.
Source: pmtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pere Marquette 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
$86K
Home Value (Census)
$276K
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$1,025 – $1,200 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Fast Food
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Restaurant
☕ Coffee(6)
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🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
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Living in Pere Marquette Township: the details
Is Pere Marquette Township a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Pere Marquette Township is like. This township is part of Ludington Area School District. Expect prices centered around $394,000.
What does it cost to live in Pere Marquette Township?
The median home value in Pere Marquette Township is about $394,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pere Marquette Township
- What do homes cost in Pere Marquette Township?
- The median home value in Pere Marquette Township is about $394,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pere Marquette Township housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Pere Marquette Township right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pere Marquette Township?
- Pere Marquette Township is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
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