Woodland
Surrounded by nature
3 homes for sale·Median $260K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
People expect rural Michigan to mean empty—and out here, there's plenty of land to prove them right. But step into the village and you'll find historic storefronts that actually work: mom-and-pop shops, a coffee place less than a mile away, and enough restaurants within walking distance that you're not driving twenty minutes for dinner. Jordan Lake sits nearby, drawing folks who fish for largemouth bass and northern pike or just want a deck overlooking water. A railroad arrived in 1889, the village incorporated in 1892, and the bones of that era still show in the buildings downtown—one stretch of brick storefronts locals genuinely call some of the coolest small-town architecture in Michigan.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Jordan Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Park on Runyon Dr: 1 min walk
- Herald E Classic Park: 4 min walk
$71K median household income
- $260K median · 17 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Explore Woodland
Same name, different focus — Woodland is also covered as:
- Woodland Village — village details
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Median home price in Woodland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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17 homes sold in Woodland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Herald E Classic Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Jordan Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carls
DQ Grill & Chill
Park on Runyon Dr
+1 more
Playground on Runyon Dr
Jordan Lake
+1 more
Beach in Vedder Rd & M 50 Area
Lake Odessa Library
To buy a median-priced Woodland home (around $260,000) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,623 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Woodland household earns $70,938 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $451,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,623/mo | $43,272 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,885/mo | $50,278 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,973/mo | $52,625 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 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.
Who actually lends in Woodland, 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.
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,420 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural agricultural township (~800 households); private wells.
Septic - individual
Individual on-site septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Woodland 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
$71K
Home Value (Census)
$250K
🛒 Grocery(1)
Carls
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Chee Peng Chinese
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Lake Odessa Library
Frequently asked about Woodland
- What do homes cost in Woodland?
- The median home value in Woodland is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Woodland housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Woodland right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Woodland?
- Woodland is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Woodland walkable?
- Woodland scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
