Pierson
Solid value in a growing area
Median $182K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, the daily rhythm revolves around what came before—a village founded in 1856 that still feels rooted in its lumber-era past, sitting about 30 miles northwest of the city on U.S. Route 131. The railroad arrived in 1870 and shaped everything, and while the big shipping booms are history, the bones of that era remain visible in what people actually do: visit Sticks n Stones Market for ice cream and goats, source raw wildflower honey from Larsen's Lake Apiary, or simply live on land that opens up instead of closing in. Homes tend to be modest, often updated—new roofs and furnaces are common—and come with enough acreage for gardens and coops. The village itself is small enough that you can walk its length, but what draws people here is the space: farmland views, quiet roads, and proximity to rural lakes without the commute penalty of being utterly remote. It's the kind of place where you're trading density for breathing room, and most of the energy is local—a few family-run operations and a lot of people who chose stillness.
Why people love it here
$182K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Pierson
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,236/mo
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School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sticks-N-Stones Market
Bernita Mae Cafe
Aiden's Place
Pierson Township Park
Unnamed playground
Sealey Lake
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Edgerton Building
Kent Theater
Crime in Pierson 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pierson home (around $182,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,227 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,227/mo | $32,716 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,412/mo | $37,655 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,474/mo | $39,316 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Pierson Township
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Solar potential
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,316 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Pierson · Source: montcalm.us
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Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(10)
Big Whitefish School
Phillips School
School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Pierson
- What do homes cost in Pierson?
- The median home value in Pierson is about $182,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pierson housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pierson right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pierson?
- Pierson is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Pierson walkable?
- Pierson scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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