Riverton
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $301K·Schools 4.3/10
What surprises most people about this stretch of west Michigan is how quickly rural acreage and quiet farmland give way to Lake Michigan's shoreline. The area straddles that uncommon middle ground—orchards and working properties with room to breathe, paired with immediate access to water and the kind of outdoor infrastructure you'd expect closer to town. A skate park sits right at the edge, and restaurants and coffee shops are within a 14-minute walk, which means you're neither stranded nor crowded.
Why people love it here
$64K median household income
- $301K median · 6 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Lake Michigan — 0.9 mi
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Median home price in Riverton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,045/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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6 homes sold in Riverton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Saint Marys Lake Boating Access Site
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Michigan
0.9 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Most of Riverton 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 Riverton alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Riverton home (around $301,250) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,738 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Riverton household earns $64,076 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $425,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,738/mo | $46,337 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,040/mo | $54,390 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,140/mo | $57,078 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Riverton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Riverton 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.
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural LP/propane common.
Confirm by addressMason County Rural Fire Authority (Riverton Station)
Riverton is a member township and hosts an MCRFA station.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverton 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
$64K
Home Value (Census)
$180K
Frequently asked about Riverton
- What do homes cost in Riverton?
- The median home value in Riverton is about $301,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverton housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverton right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverton?
- Riverton is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
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