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Norton Shores, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
25,000
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$73,390
Median Income
$35,856 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$281,028 Zillow
$1,286
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,931 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,390 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,286/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$214,000
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,562
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$214,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,028
Median Sale Price
$280,675
Median List Price
$309,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.9%
Owner-Occupied
14.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,286/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
19
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Active Inventory
33
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $214,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,028 |
| Median Sale Price | $280,675 |
| Median List Price | $309,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $196 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,286 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Active Inventory | 33 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $196 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,562 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 33.4% |