Dalton Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Dalton Area is a neighborhood, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $250K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
The road itself is what stays with you—Whitehall Road stretching wide and unhurried through open land, the kind of place where you can actually see the sky change. This 4,830-acre swath sits in Dalton township, anchored by Reeths-Puffer Schools, and it's the sort of area where a grocery store sits less than a mile away but you won't feel hemmed in by convenience. Nineteen restaurants cluster within a mile—everything from quick stops to proper dinners—with some literally steps from your door, yet the neighborhood keeps its breathing room. Beegle Sports Park is a short walk if you need it, and a pair of parks dot the immediate surroundings. Grand Haven's beaches are a manageable 24 minutes south when the urge strikes; downtown Grand Rapids runs about 54 minutes if you need the city. Landing you in a landscape where you get land without the sprawl feeling desperate.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fox Lake — 1.7 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area: 6 min bike
- Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail: 6 min bike
$250K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dalton Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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13 homes sold in Dalton Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beegle Sports Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fox Lake
1.7 mi
Median Sale Price
$250K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Beegle Sports Park
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,350 – $1,600 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
+1 more
Lakeside Beer Garden
Park in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area
+1 more
Playground in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area
Fox Lake
+1 more
Beach in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area
Dalton Township Horse Trail
Dog Star Ranch
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Walgreens
White Lake Community Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Dalton 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dalton Area home (around $250,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,684/mo | $44,905 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,938/mo | $51,685 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,024/mo | $53,963 |
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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dalton Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,530 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Largely private wells; some developed areas on county water
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic; limited county sewer in developed zones
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Dalton Township · Source: daltonmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dalton 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.
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(13)
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(3)
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Living in Dalton Area: the details
Is Dalton Area a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Dalton Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Expect prices centered around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in Dalton Area?
The typical home in Dalton Area goes for around $250,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dalton Area
- What do homes cost in Dalton Area?
- The median home value in Dalton Area is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dalton Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Dalton Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dalton Area?
- Dalton Area is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer High School (7/10).
- Is Dalton Area walkable?
- Dalton Area scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.