Weimer
Strong schools draw families here
Median $360K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here, you're about two hours from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're genuinely in lake country—Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan anchor the whole rhythm of the place, with Ludington State Park practically on your doorstep. The listing descriptions tell you what matters: wooded acreage, paved drives, heated pole barns, boat slips, and cottages with water views. There's a smattering of parks within a mile, including South Bayou Park just a short walk away, so if you're drawn to this stretch of Hamlin Township, you're signing up for a lifestyle built around seasonal homes, waterfront access, and the kind of quiet that comes with actual distance from the city. Contemporary ranches sit alongside vintage cottages here; granite countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows share the neighborhood with decade-old lake cabins that know their purpose. It's the kind of place where a 30-by-40 heated garage and a boat slip aren't luxuries—they're infrastructure.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 3.9 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$360K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Weimer
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,447/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Walkability
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Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Stix
Couturier Blueberry Farm
South Bayou Park
Unnamed beach
Juniper Trail
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Crime in Weimer 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Weimer home (around $360,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,397 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,397/mo | $63,932 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,760/mo | $73,606 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,882/mo | $76,841 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,179 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
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Municipal sewer
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Nearest Park
South Bayou Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Sunset Side Concessions (North Beach)
Fast Food
Keeper's Fish Shack
Fast Food
Restaurant
House of Flavors
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
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🍺 Bars(6)
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🌳 Parks(4)
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Frequently asked about Weimer
- What do homes cost in Weimer?
- The median home value in Weimer is about $360,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Weimer housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Weimer right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Weimer?
- Weimer is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is Weimer walkable?
- Weimer scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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