Wright
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $395K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
...and the thing about Wright Township is that it's genuinely rural—farms with rich soil, sandy dirt roads, the kind of place where you can own wooded property or turn your residential lot into a homestead if that's your speed. The Berlin Raceway has been drawing crowds for over 75 years, and the Berlin Fair, which started way back in 1855, still brings people together every summer. There's the Wright Tavern where locals catch games and live music, and the Musketawa Trail cuts through for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about 20 minutes—that you're not isolated, but far enough out that you've got actual land and quiet. Homes run around $365K, and Coopersville Public School District serves the area. The Marne community sits within the township, with its own little gathering spots. Cole Park is a couple miles away if you need a quick outdoor break, and honestly, there's something about having that rural bones but still being able to grab coffee or hit a restaurant within steps that makes it work without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
$76K median household income
- $395K median · 16 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Wright is also covered as:
- Wright Community — community details
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Median home price in Wright
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,683/mo
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16 homes sold in Wright this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
76 Diner Coopersville
The Depot Cafe
Wright Tavern
Cole Park
Playground in 24th Avenue & Cleveland Street Area
Cranberry Lake
Green Path
Musketawa Trail
KDL Walker Branch
Most of Wright is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Wright alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Wright home (around $395,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,374 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Wright household earns $75,882 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $483,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,374/mo | $63,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,772/mo | $73,922 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,905/mo | $77,469 |
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 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 Wright, 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.
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
~$853/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,223 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressWright-Tallmadge Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships, 1565 Jackson St, Marne.
Source: wrighttownshipottawami.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Wright 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
$76K
Home Value (Census)
$282K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cole Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Boxcar Bargains
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
76 Diner Coopersville
Restaurant
Taquería Manriquez
Restaurant
Fatzo's Pizza Coopersville
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Carroll School
Miller School
Clayton School
McDearmon School
Diamond School
+11 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Wright
- What do homes cost in Wright?
- The median home value in Wright is about $395,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wright housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Wright right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wright?
- Wright is served by Coopersville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Wright walkable?
- Wright scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
