Pierson
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Pierson is a township, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $384,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $384K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.3/10
Life out here revolves around space and a commute that doesn't eat your whole day. Properties sprawl across acreage—1.6 acres, 10 acres, 20 acres—the kind of room where you can actually breathe and have land between you and the next house. A restaurant is steps away, and you can grab coffee in three minutes on foot, but the grocery run takes about five miles. You're about 34 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you've traded density for countryside views and a real driveway, not a cramped suburban lot.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Little Whitefish Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Pierson Township Park: 3 min walk
- Wood Lake: 7 min bike
$78K median household income
- $384K median · 37 sales in last 12mo
Explore Pierson
Same name, different focus — Pierson is also covered as:
- Pierson Village — village details
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Median home price in Pierson
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,606/mo
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37 homes sold in Pierson this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$78K
Household
Median Sale Price
$384K
37 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,225 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
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
Playground in Sand Lake Village
Wood Lake
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Edgerton Building
Kent Theater
Most of Pierson is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Pierson alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Pierson home (around $383,900) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,260 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Pierson household earns $78,301 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $507,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,260/mo | $60,262 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,651/mo | $70,680 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,782/mo | $74,183 |
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
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Pierson, 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
Pierson 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
~$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 addressSource: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Pierson 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
$78K
Home Value (Census)
$226K
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,225 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(11)
Big Whitefish School
School
Little Whitefish School
School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Pierson: the details
Is Pierson a good place to live?
Pierson suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Tri County Area Schools. The going price is around $384,000.
What does it cost to live in Pierson?
The median home value in Pierson is about $384,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 37 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pierson
- What do homes cost in Pierson?
- The median home value in Pierson is about $383,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pierson housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Pierson right now, and 37 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 Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Pierson walkable?
- Pierson scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
