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New Era, MI

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Population
462
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
756 ft
Median Home Value
$180,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About New Era

New Era is a quiet West Michigan village surrounded by apple orchards, rolling farmland, and big open skies. With fewer than 500 residents, it offers a peaceful, close-knit rural setting where life moves at an easy pace. The old railroad corridor that helped put the town on the map is now the Hart-Montague Trail, a popular paved greenway for biking and walking that runs straight through town.

New Era, MI

Downtown gathers along First Street, anchored by classic storefronts and Depot Park, where trail riders and neighbors often stop to relax. Just down the road sits Country Dairy, a beloved community staple known for fresh ice cream, farm tours, and a welcoming deli. For anyone looking for a relaxed countryside lifestyle with quick access to US-31 and nearby Lake Michigan beaches, New Era has plenty of charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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