Ravenna
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Ravenna is a township, part of Ravenna Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $275,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.0/10
You wake up and the first thing you notice is space—23,280 acres spread across Muskegon County means you're not bumping into neighbors the moment you step outside. The daily rhythm here is shaped by that: a grocery is steps away, but everything else opens up around you instead of closing in. Patterson Park sits about a mile and a half down the road if you want to get outside without driving far. Schools are handled through Ravenna Public Schools, which keeps things local. Homes here run in the mid-to-high range, and the sheer acreage means you've actually got room to breathe—no cramped lots, no feeling like someone's peeking through your kitchen window. It's the kind of place where a commute isn't built into your bones because you're not fighting density; you're just living on your own terms surrounded by land that actually belongs to you.
Why people love it here
$275K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ravenna
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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16 homes sold in Ravenna this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$275K
16 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,050 – $1,250 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
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
Patterson Park
Crockery Lake
Yellow Path
Connector to parking lot
Most of Ravenna is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Ravenna alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Ravenna home (around $275,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,854 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,854/mo | $49,434 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,134/mo | $56,897 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,228/mo | $59,406 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$46K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$139K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Ravenna, 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.
Solar potential
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells. NOTE: Ravenna Township is actually in Muskegon County (dataset lists Ottawa).
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressMuskegon County Sheriff's Office
Township is in Muskegon County; county sheriff provides law enforcement.
Ravenna Township / Ravenna Area Fire
Fire protection administered by Ravenna Township (joint with Village).
Source: ravennatwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Ravenna 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
Patterson Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Ravenna: the details
Is Ravenna a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Ravenna is like. 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 Ravenna Public Schools. The going price is around $275,000.
What does it cost to live in Ravenna?
Homes in Ravenna sell for a median of about $275,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 16 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Ravenna
- What do homes cost in Ravenna?
- The median home value in Ravenna is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ravenna housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Ravenna right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ravenna?
- Ravenna is served by Ravenna Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Beechnau Elementary School (3/10).
- Is Ravenna walkable?
- Ravenna scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.