Robinson
Surrounded by nature
13 homes for sale·Median $425K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
People often picture Robinson Township as just another rural corner of West Michigan, but what you actually find here is land—real land, with room to breathe and space that doesn't disappear behind the next subdivision. Settled back in 1835 by the Robinson brothers, the township still carries that deep-rooted sense of permanence; residents tend to stay put, building lives around acreage rather than density. The 6,400-plus people spread across 36 square miles create a landscape where some neighbors keep horses or chickens, where the annual Dirt Drags and snowmobile races draw crowds, and where a ranch home on several acres runs around $418K. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area, and if you need to reach Grand Haven's beaches, you're looking at roughly 19 minutes—far enough to stay rural, close enough to matter. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 36 minutes away, which means you can work or play there without abandoning the quiet rhythm of the township. The Grand River runs through here, anchoring the geography, and you'll find six restaurants within a mile plus a grocery store about three miles out, scattered rather than clustered, the way things grow in places where land comes first. This isn't a place built for the illusion of escaping the suburbs; it's actually rural, with the kind of space and stillness that draws people who genuinely want distance from city life.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Connor Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Robinson Township Park: 12 min walk
- Mounds Loop: 8 min drive
$99K median household income
- $425K median · 53 sales in last 12mo
Explore Robinson
Same name, different focus — Robinson is also covered as:
- Robinson Community — community details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Robinson
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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53 homes sold in Robinson this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Robinson Township Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Connor Bayou
0.0 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Yellow Jacket Junction Pizza & Subs
Embassy Bar & Grill
Robinson Township Park
Robinson Township Park Playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Mounds Loop
Idema Explorers Trail
Robinson - Grand River Launch
Grand Haven 9
Most of Robinson 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 Robinson alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Robinson home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,508 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Robinson household earns $99,125 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $649,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,508/mo | $66,879 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,936/mo | $78,285 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,079/mo | $82,099 |
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 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
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$50K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$255K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Robinson, 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
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
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 addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement via Ottawa County Sheriff (616-738-4000).
Source: robinsontwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Robinson 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
$99K
Home Value (Census)
$297K
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Subway
Restaurant
Yellow Jacket Junction Pizza & Subs
Restaurant
Oaklea Party Store
Restaurant
Pigeon Café
Fast Food
Wesco
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Embassy Bar & Grill
Bar
🏫 Schools(2)
Bignell School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
South Loop (Section 2)
Bike Path
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Bayou Segment of Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Robinson
- What do homes cost in Robinson?
- The median home value in Robinson is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Robinson housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Robinson right now, and 53 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Robinson?
- Robinson is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Robinson walkable?
- Robinson scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
