Stanton
Surrounded by nature
6 homes for sale·Median $198K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.0/10
So what you find when you actually show up is way different from what you'd expect—this is a genuine small-town county seat where you can walk to dinner on Main Street and still have room to breathe. The downtown hosts parades and an annual festival, and there's real effort happening: the local development authority runs façade grants so the old brick storefronts actually get restored instead of left to fade. Lots of homes sit on tree-lined streets with actual yards, many right within walking distance of downtown, and there's a park across the street or five minutes on foot depending on which block you're on. The White Pine Library sits on East Walnut with over 22,000 books if you need that kind of quiet. It's about an hour's drive out to Grand Rapids or Lansing if you want a bigger city, but the point is you don't have to—coffee shops and restaurants are steps away, and the pace here lets you actually know where you're going instead of sitting in traffic wondering if you took the right exit.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Derby Lake — 1.8 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Maddie's House Park: 3 min walk
- D. Hale Brake Park: 7 min walk
$46K median household income
- $198K median · 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Stanton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,344/mo
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14 homes sold in Stanton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maddie's House Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Derby Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sheridan Village Market
McDonald's
Maddie's House Park
+1 more
Playground on 22 Mile Rd
Colby Lake
Beach at Pearl Lake
Meadow Loop
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Stanton were larceny / theft (217 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (72 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 | 217 |
| Aggravated assault | 72 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Rape | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Stanton compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 1,382 | 72 | 217 |
| Carson City | 1,129 | 89 | 266 |
| Lakeview | 1,040 | 577 | 1,154 |
| Grant | 985 | 203 | 609 |
| Pentwater | 902 | 0 | 665 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Stanton 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 Stanton home (around $198,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,208 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Stanton household earns $45,714 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $292,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,208/mo | $32,212 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,407/mo | $37,526 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,474/mo | $39,303 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,424 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City-arranged waste & recycling
City offers waste & recycling and brush/leaf pickup; hauler not named on site.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Primary electric provider for the area.
Confirm by addressSource: stantononline.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Stanton 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
$46K
Home Value (Census)
$89K
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(1)
Montcalm Central High School
School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Stanton
- What do homes cost in Stanton?
- The median home value in Stanton is about $198,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Stanton housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Stanton right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Stanton?
- Stanton is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Stanton walkable?
- Stanton scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.