Wheatland
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $176K·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.
Why people love it here
$57K median household income
- $176K median · 9 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Halls Lake — 1.0 mi
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Median home price in Wheatland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,194/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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9 homes sold in Wheatland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Most of Wheatland 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 alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Wheatland home (around $175,900) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,062 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Wheatland household earns $56,597 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $373,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,062/mo | $28,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,238/mo | $33,026 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,297/mo | $34,595 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$97K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Wheatland, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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).
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Utility, solar, and service details for Wheatland 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
Frequently asked about Wheatland
- What do homes cost in Wheatland?
- The median home value in Wheatland is about $175,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wheatland housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Wheatland right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wheatland?
- Wheatland is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
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