Dighton Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Dighton Area is a neighborhood, part of Marion Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $268,000.
Median $268K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.5/10
You'd think West Michigan farmland this close to Lake Michigan would be developed to death, but out here you get sprawling acreage—think 28 acres on average, sometimes far more—and genuine rural character with room to breathe. Properties tend toward the substantial: multi-bedroom homes on serious land, pole barns, ponds, and walking trails carved through mature hardwoods. It's the kind of place where a barn renovation becomes a vacation retreat, or where you can set up hunting blinds and shooting lanes across your own property. Winter's no joke in this part of the state, so newer insulation and remodeled systems matter. A restaurant is roughly a 14-minute walk if you're determined, but honestly most folks out here aren't thinking urban convenience—they're thinking land, privacy, and the ability to do what you want on your own property. The unnamed park sits right adjacent, and Lake Michigan itself is essentially at your doorstep, which adds a whole different layer to what's possible here.
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Why people love it here
22.5 acre avg lots
- 849 homes
$268K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Dighton Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,816/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$268K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grove Hill Park
2.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,600 · wider-area estimate
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Noggle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tustin Trails Golf Course
Crime in Dighton Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dighton Area home (around $267,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,802 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,802/mo | $48,048 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,074/mo | $55,302 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,165/mo | $57,741 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$68K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,216 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Dighton Area 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
Grove Hill Park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Dighton Area: the details
Is Dighton Area a good place to live?
Dighton Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Marion Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $268,000.
What does it cost to live in Dighton Area?
The typical home in Dighton Area goes for around $268,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dighton Area
- What do homes cost in Dighton Area?
- The median home value in Dighton Area is about $267,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dighton Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Dighton Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dighton Area?
- Dighton Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Dighton Area walkable?
- Dighton Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.