Ravenna Public Schools
Solid value in a growing area
Median $300K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving through Ravenna, you'll notice the rhythm shifts almost immediately—the road opens up, the pace slows, and what was a blur of strip development gives way to something quieter. The village itself is small enough that you can cross it in thirty seconds, but that compression of space creates something real: a district where 1,038 students across three schools means your kid's teacher knows your name, knows your family, knows what you're working with. The middle and high schools share a campus north of town, anchored by a football field and track where Friday nights still matter. Beechnau Elementary sits in the village proper, close enough to grocery stores and the main road that nothing feels far. About 23 miles northwest of Grand Rapids and 17 miles east of Muskegon, Ravenna sits in that in-between space—rural enough to breathe, connected enough to reach what you need. A 17:1 student-teacher ratio is the kind of number that actually changes things in a classroom. The district spends $12,178 per student annually, and athletics and programs like Destination Imagination and FFA draw real energy from the community. Homes here run around $290K. Conklin Park is just 1.7 miles away if you need green space, and the drive to Grand Haven's beaches takes roughly 34 minutes—close enough for a weekend without feeling like you're commuting to it. This is a place where smallness isn't a limitation; it's the whole point.
Why people love it here
$300K median
- 43 sales in last 12mo
Ravenna High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Ravenna
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Ravenna Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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43 homes sold in Ravenna Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Ravenna Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ravenna Foods
Conklin Park
Musketawa Trail
Crime in Ravenna Public Schools 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ravenna Public Schools home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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, 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$139K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Ravenna Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,315 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ravenna Public Schools 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Conklin Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Ravenna Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Ravenna Public Schools?
- The median home value in Ravenna Public Schools is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ravenna Public Schools housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Ravenna Public Schools right now, and 43 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ravenna Public Schools?
- Ravenna Public Schools is served by Ravenna Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ravenna High School (8/10).
- Is Ravenna Public Schools walkable?
- Ravenna Public Schools scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.