Ronald
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Ronald is a township, part of Ionia Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $270,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $270K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 5.4/10
You move through here on back roads that roll easy between farm stands and quiet intersections—the kind of landscape where a drive to dinner takes nine minutes, not a debate about traffic. Ronald Township spreads across more than 23,000 acres in Ionia County, mostly rural and unhurried, with the nearest restaurant less than a mile away and groceries about two miles down the road. A coffee shop sits three miles out, which is the township's way of saying you're not far from what you need, but you're definitely in the country.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Woodard Lake within walking distance
- Beach on Stage Rd: 4 min drive
- Woodard Lake Public Access: 4 min drive
$61K median household income
- $270K median · 9 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ronald
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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9 homes sold in Ronald this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Woodard Lake Public Access
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Woodard Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$61K
Household
Median Sale Price
$270K
9 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$775/mo
$725 – $850 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Ionia Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Woodard Lake Public Access
Beach on Stage Rd
Most of Ronald is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Ronald alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Ronald home (around $270,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,605 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Ronald household earns $61,198 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $396,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,605/mo | $42,791 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,879/mo | $50,118 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,972/mo | $52,581 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$240K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Ronald, 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
Ronald 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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,411 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Pewamo / area fire department
Township/area fire coverage (Pewamo vicinity).
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ronald 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
$61K
Home Value (Census)
$158K
Expected Rent
$775/mo
$725 – $850 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(4)
School
Hayes School
School Number 10
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(1)
Woodard Lake Public Access
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Living in Ronald: the details
Is Ronald a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Ronald is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Ionia Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $270,000.
What does it cost to live in Ronald?
The typical home in Ronald goes for around $270,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Ronald
- What do homes cost in Ronald?
- The median home value in Ronald is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ronald housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ronald right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ronald?
- Ronald is served by Ionia Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ionia Middle School (7/10).
- Is Ronald walkable?
- Ronald scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
