Wooster
Solid value in a growing area
Median $348K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.8/10
Sunrise over the water is when this area really shines—that quiet hour before the day gets loud. You're looking at a residential stretch where 1950s and '70s homes sit on modest lots, a mix of single-family places that feel lived-in and unpretentious. Shopping and coffee are seconds away if you need them, but the neighborhood itself has that private-pocket feel where you can actually breathe. The broader region around here (Sherman township) has serious lake access—people are fishing year-round at Crystal Lake—and the real estate market moves steadily without the circus; homes tend to sell near asking within about nine days. You're served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, and it's the kind of place where you get actual space without the sprawl headache. Not flashy, not trying to be something it isn't. Just solid ground, room to move, and water close enough to matter.
Why people love it here
$348K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Fremont High School
- High — 5.2 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Wooster
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,362/mo
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7 homes sold in Wooster this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Road Side Park
Crystal Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Wooster 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wooster home (around $348,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,315 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,315/mo | $61,724 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,665/mo | $71,063 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,782/mo | $74,186 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sherman · Source: republicservices.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Wooster 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.
Nearest Park
Road Side Park
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
Restaurant
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(11)
Graham School
Waters School
Root Town School
Newaygo County Vocational School
Donahue School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Road Side Park
Branstrom Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Wooster
- What do homes cost in Wooster?
- The median home value in Wooster is about $348,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wooster housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Wooster right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wooster?
- Wooster is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Wooster walkable?
- Wooster scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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