Wheatland Township
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Wheatland Township is a township, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $204,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $204K·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, you're buying land as much as you're buying a house. The area sits between Mt. Pleasant and Big Rapids, where acreage and woods dominate the landscape—properties routinely come with two, five, twenty acres or more, often with barns, garages, and enough space to actually breathe. Homes tend toward ranch or log construction, updated mechanicals, and decks built for gathering. You'll see attached garages, polebarn storage, and the kind of yard that supports bonfires without worrying about neighbors three feet away.
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Why people love it here
$57K median household income
- $204K median · 8 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Halls Lake — 1.0 mi
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Median home price in Wheatland Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,386/mo
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School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Most of Wheatland Township is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Wheatland Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Wheatland Township home (around $204,200) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,240 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Wheatland Township household earns $56,597 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $365,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,240/mo | $33,065 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,448/mo | $38,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,518/mo | $40,475 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Wheatland Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in rural pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressWheatland Township Fire Department
Township operates its own fire department (Remus area).
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wheatland Township 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
$57K
Home Value (Census)
$150K
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$850 – $1,000 · estimated range
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Living in Wheatland Township: the details
Is Wheatland Township a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Wheatland Township is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Chippewa Hills School District. Expect prices centered around $204,000.
What does it cost to live in Wheatland Township?
The median home value in Wheatland Township is about $204,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Wheatland Township
- What do homes cost in Wheatland Township?
- The median home value in Wheatland Township is about $204,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wheatland Township housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Wheatland Township right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wheatland Township?
- Wheatland Township is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
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