Winfield
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Winfield is a township, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $385K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
You're looking at a rural stretch about 48 minutes northeast of downtown Grand Rapids where wooded acres and quiet living still define the landscape. The area runs on State Highway M-46, with the unincorporated community of Amble sitting along that corridor; a restaurant lands about a mile and a half away, and the nearest coffee shop roughly two miles, which is a fair trade if you're buying quiet and space. Most homes here sit on wooded acreage with the kind of land where entertaining happens on back decks rather than neighborhood sidewalks. The township spans over 36 square miles with low density, creeks threading through it, and a conservation-minded population. Krampe Park sits under three miles away if you want organized recreation. It's the kind of place you choose when you've lived elsewhere and decided that being 45 minutes from the city, with your own piece of woods, beats everything else.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Winfield Lake within walking distance
- Krampe Park: 8 min drive
- Krampe Lake: 8 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.3 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$73K median household income
- $385K median · 25 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Winfield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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25 homes sold in Winfield this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Krampe Park
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Winfield Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Median Income
$73K
Household
Median Sale Price
$385K
25 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Krampe Park
Playground on S County Line Rd
Krampe Lake
Edgerton Building
Most of Winfield is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Winfield alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Winfield home (around $385,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,309 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Winfield household earns $73,194 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $464,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,309/mo | $61,563 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,700/mo | $72,011 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,832/mo | $75,524 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$150K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Winfield, 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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash service listed
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressLakeview District Fire Department
Lakeview assumed former Amble VFD coverage in 2016; township pursued fire special assessment
Source: winfieldtownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Winfield 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
$73K
Home Value (Census)
$221K
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · estimated range
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Living in Winfield: the details
Is Winfield a good place to live?
Winfield suits buyers looking for green space nearby — 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 township is part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). The going price is around $385,000.
What does it cost to live in Winfield?
The median home value in Winfield is about $385,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 25 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Winfield
- What do homes cost in Winfield?
- The median home value in Winfield is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Winfield housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Winfield right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Winfield?
- Winfield is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Winfield walkable?
- Winfield scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
