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Life on the water
Given its 224-acre liquid namesake at the center of the community, Wolf Lake is all about life on the water. "Everyone on the lake owns a pontoon boat," says Kim Colegrove, a Realtor with Trensyd Realty who has lived in Wolf Lake for more than 30 years and owns a lakefront home. "We all love it here. It's quiet…well, except when the Jet Skis come out." Those who live off the lake have access to public boat ramps and beaches used by the whole community year-round. Not only that, but it's also about 13 miles west of the even-bigger waters of Lake Michigan. Though homes are addressed as Muskegon, Wolf Creek is its own community about 5 miles east of the city limits, where people tend to look out for one another. "We have our own Facebook page," says Colegrove. "If you lose your dog and post it on there, you'll have your dog back in a couple hours." That close-knit bond is felt during the annual Fourth of July celebration and on ordinary days as boats pass each other on the lake. "Everyone is so friendly," says Colegrove. "We have great neighbors, and we'll go out together to watch the sunset."
Boats and beaches on Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake, the actual body of water, has two boat launches – one on the east side off of MacArthur Road and one on the west side at Sunset Beach. "No matter the season, people are always out on the lake," says Colegrove. "Winter is just as busy as summer. When the lake freezes over, people are out there ice fishing." Despite its name, Sunset Beach faces the sunrise over the lake. The public beach lies along Miller Street, with a parking lot on the opposite side. It features a fishing pier and benches along the nearly 800-foot stretch of sand. Wolf Lake Park, also known by locals as Beals Park, has a smaller beach where locals go to relax and swim in the lake. Next to it is the park's shaded grassy area, which features a sandy playground and a ball field. Pine Ridge Park was developed by Egelston Township in 2012 specifically for sledding. Trees were cleared on a large hill, and a parking lot was built to make the park easily accessible.
Residents and visitors can relax on the beach or go boating on the lake at Wolf Lake Park.
Wolf Lake's Sunset Beach has ice fishing in the winter, and a boat launch in the summer.
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Fourth of July boat parade
Residents gather at the two beaches to celebrate the Fourth of July, starting with a boat parade. Colegrove knows firsthand how much effort people put in to decorating their boats for the occasion. "We came in first place in 2024," she says. "We made our boat look like a bathtub by using white balloons to look like bubbles and created a showerhead out of aluminum foil." There isn't a designated Fourth of July fireworks show, but Colegrove says a lot of people will set off fireworks from their own properties and people will watch from the beaches.
Lakefront homes with private beaches
Lakefront houses often have long driveways in the front and a back deck that overlooks the lake. Each property has its own private beach and a boating dock. Those on the north and west sides of the lake are up on a hill with steps to get down to the beach. These highly sought-after homes include bungalows as small as 850 square feet for $350,000, five-bedroom ranch styles with 3,000 square feet for $700,000 and everything in between. Off the lake are similar single-family homes built in the mid-1900s and more modern designs built in the 2020s. They range from around 1,000 to 3,200 square feet, selling for $100,000 to $430,000.
Spacious lakefront homes with private beaches can be found on the shores of Wolf Lake.
The Wolf Lake neighborhood has a large number of mid-century ranch-style homes.
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Oakridge Public Schools
Public kindergarten through third-grade students attend Oakridge Lower Elementary, which earns a C grade from Niche. They'll go on to Oakridge Upper Elementary, graded a C-plus, for fourth through sixth grade. Oakridge Middle does not have a Niche grade, but receives an overall 4 out of 10 rating from GreatSchools. High schoolers may attend Oakridge High, which gets a B-minus grade. Juniors and seniors have the option of attending the Career Tech Center to get hands-on training in STEM and trade fields.
Oakridge High School in Wolf Lake earns a B-minus grade from Niche.
Kindergarten through 3rd grade students attend Oakridge Lower Elementary School in Wolf Lake.
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Stores, restaurants and auto shops on Apple Avenue
The section of Apple Avenue that runs through Wolf Lake has several auto shops along with a few stores and restaurants. Residents can get essentials from Dollar General and Family Dollar. Produce is also available at E & A Grocery, which is set up at a Marathon Gas station. It's not like a typical convenience store, though, as it's much larger and sells meat and other grocery store products. Some of the few restaurant options include Mr. Quick, a local chain known for its burgers and named for the speed of its service. Arena's Pizza is another local chain, serving pizza, subs and other Italian/American classics.
Wolf Lake residents can stop in to Family Dollar for bargain home essentials, snacks and drinks.
Wolf Lake has been enjoying Mr. Quick's burgers for over 60 years.
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A 5-mile drive to Muskegon city limits
Wolf Creek is a car-dependent community. M-46, aka Apple Avenue, runs 5 miles west to U.S. 31 in Muskegon. From there, it's another 7 miles south to Muskegon County Airport, which offers Southern Airways Express flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, though the carrier's single propeller-powered airplanes take more than 90 minutes to complete the trip, according to flight data. A new, jet-based airline is awaiting federal approval under the Essential Air Service program to take over the route, cutting flight time to 30 minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Wolf Lake Park
Pine Ridge Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wolf Lake
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wolf Lake, Muskegon sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wolf Lake, Muskegon over the last 12 months is $256,099, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,314
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,795
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,985
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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