Whitehall
Space and nature
The quick answer
Whitehall is a township, part of Whitehall District Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $363,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $363K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 5.3/10
Driving through Whitehall township, you're struck by the breathing room—over six thousand acres spread out with the kind of lot sizes that let you actually see sky around your property. The landscape has that West Michigan feel: open, rural-leaning, with enough space between houses that you're not counting your neighbor's windows. A grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant are all steps away, so despite the acreage, you're not isolated. There's a cluster of about fifteen restaurants within a mile, and parks like Hilt's Landing are close enough for a quick walk—the kind of balance where you get land without the trade-off of driving thirty minutes for dinner.
Why people love it here
5.2 acre avg lots
- 266 homes
Near the water
- Fox Lake — 1.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Post Rd & Holton Whitehall Rd Area: 13 min walk
- Hilt’s Landing: 5 min drive
$81K median household income
- $363K median · 17 sales in last 12mo
Explore Whitehall
Same name, different focus — Whitehall is also covered as:
- Whitehall City — city details
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Median home price in Whitehall
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,461/mo
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17 homes sold in Whitehall this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$81K
Household
Median Sale Price
$363K
17 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,050/mo
$975 – $1,125 · estimated range
Parcels
266
209 residential
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hilt’s Landing
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fox Lake
1.7 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Whitehall District Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
McDonald's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
The Chamber Bar & Grill
+1 more
Park in Post Rd & Holton Whitehall Rd Area
Playground in Peterson Rd & Lasley St Area
Hiscuit Lake
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
Parking/Trailhead Connector
Fetch Brewing Co.
Unnamed bike_path
America's Fitness Center
Montague Library
Northstar Cinema
Most of Whitehall is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Whitehall alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Whitehall home (around $362,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,198 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Whitehall household earns $80,625 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $513,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,198/mo | $58,602 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,566/mo | $68,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,690/mo | $71,747 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$40K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$89K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Whitehall, 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,421 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (some city water near Whitehall)
Largely private wells; City of Whitehall DPW serves city-adjacent areas
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic
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 addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressSource: whitehalltwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whitehall 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
$81K
Home Value (Census)
$206K
Expected Rent
$1,050/mo
$975 – $1,125 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
San Marco's Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
White Lake Community Center
School
School
Whitehall High School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Peterson Rd & Lasley St Area
Dog Park
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Living in Whitehall: the details
Is Whitehall a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Whitehall is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Whitehall District Schools. Expect prices centered around $363,000.
What does it cost to live in Whitehall?
The typical home in Whitehall goes for around $363,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Whitehall
- What do homes cost in Whitehall?
- The median home value in Whitehall is about $362,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whitehall housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Whitehall right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whitehall?
- Whitehall is served by Whitehall District Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
- Is Whitehall walkable?
- Whitehall scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.