Lakeview, MI

Population
1,048
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
959 ft
Median Home Value
$165,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$496/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$33,631
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set along the western shore of Tamarack Lake, Lakeview is a peaceful Montcalm County village built around waterfront living. Daily life here naturally revolves around the water, where residents spend sunny afternoons boating, kayaking, fishing, and gathering at Lakeside Park. Downtown sits just a short walk from the shore, offering a friendly mix of local shops, cozy diners, and everyday essentials against a backdrop of scenic central Michigan countryside.

The community is an easy fit for families and retirees alike, served by Lakeview Community Schools and the welcoming Tamarack District Library. Well-kept parks, lakefront walking paths, and seasonal festivals give people plenty of reasons to get outside and connect with neighbors. It offers a quiet, relaxed pace of life with the convenience of being within an easy drive of larger hubs like Greenville, Mount Pleasant, and Grand Rapids.

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