City profile
Norton Shores, MI
Ottawa County · Population 25,041
Norton Shores is a town in Ottawa County, MI with about 25,041 residents and a typical home value near $235,000. It is 32 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$234,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,526
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 70/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
41 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
25,041
Black population
4.3%
County
Ottawa County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 25,041 residents
- Typical home value about $235,000
- 32 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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