Roosevelt Park
Great schools with outdoor access
13 homes for sale·Median $252K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 6.3/10
People expect a forgettable suburb wedged between bigger names—and Roosevelt Park absolutely is that, except it works. One square mile tucked into Muskegon County, incorporated in 1946, with 4,172 residents and homes running around $410K. The Henry Street corridor handles the commercial heavy lifting: Walmart, Meijer, Aldi, Home Depot, all the boxes you need checked. But there's also The Station Grill, an actual restaurant housed in a 1940s gas station, which is the kind of detail that makes a place feel less like a checkbox and more like somewhere someone decided to live. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and 38 restaurants sit within a mile—nothing revolutionary, but you're not driving far for dinner or milk. Davies Park is a two-minute walk away; four parks total within the neighborhood. The Mona Shores Public School District serves the area. Driving matters here more than walking—the walkability score reflects that suburban car reality—but Grand Haven beach hits in 17.5 minutes, and downtown Grand Rapids is under an hour if you need it. What makes Roosevelt Park work is that it doesn't apologize for being small and residential; it just sits there quietly, competent, with a pancake breakfast at the community center on Roosevelt Park Day and a genuinely livable scale. You're not paying for prestige or scarcity. You're paying for proximity to water, reasonable access to a bigger city, and a neighborhood that knows exactly what it is.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Mona Lake — 0.9 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lambert Part: 5 min walk
- Davies Park: 7 min walk
Mona Shores High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Mona Shores
- 6 rated schools in district
$61K median household income
- $252K median · 58 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Explore Roosevelt Park
Same name, different focus — Roosevelt Park is also covered as:
- Roosevelt Park Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
- Roosevelt Park Neighborhood — the neighborhood — homes for sale and what it's like to live there
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Median home price in Roosevelt Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,707/mo
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58 homes sold in Roosevelt Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Davies Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Mona Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Mona Shores Public School District
Median Income
$61K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$260K
53 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$185K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels
940
865 residential
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
The Station
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Skeetown Tavern
+1 more
Lambert Part
+1 more
Playground in Broadway Ave & Sherman Blvd Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Mona Lake Park Beach
Lakeshore Trail
Waters Edge Fitness
Rite Aid
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Roosevelt Park were larceny / theft (5,316 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (218 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 5,316 |
| Aggravated assault | 218 |
| Burglary | 194 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 121 |
| Robbery | 49 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Rape | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Roosevelt Park compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 4,279 | 210 | 795 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,120 | 267 | 5,631 |
| Lowell | 4,089 | 196 | 685 |
| North Muskegon | 4,078 | 49 | 564 |
| Otsego | 4,036 | 223 | 842 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Roosevelt Park Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Roosevelt Park home (around $251,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,566 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Roosevelt Park household earns $60,938 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $385,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,566/mo | $41,756 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,819/mo | $48,505 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,904/mo | $50,762 |
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.
Who actually lends in Roosevelt Park, 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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,560 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City installs meters, maintains water system; billing via Treasurer ext. 1953
Republic Services
Garbage and yard waste collection by Republic Services
Republic Services
Recycling via Republic
Norton Shores Fire Department (by contract)
Roosevelt Park contracts fire/EMS to Norton Shores FD
Source: rooseveltpark.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Roosevelt Park 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)
$179K
🛒 Grocery(11)
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Station
Restaurant
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(5)
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Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
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Frequently asked about Roosevelt Park
- What do homes cost in Roosevelt Park?
- The median home value in Roosevelt Park is about $251,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Roosevelt Park housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Roosevelt Park right now, and 58 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Roosevelt Park?
- Roosevelt Park is served by Mona Shores Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mona Shores High School (10/10).
- Is Roosevelt Park walkable?
- Roosevelt Park scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
