Salem, MI Home for Rent

Salem Township offers a rural lifestyle surrounded by rotating crops of corn, soybeans, and wheat, with homes scattered among the farmland. The area is characterized by low traffic on a mix of paved and gravel roads, and residents rely on well water and septic tanks. Salem has a crime score lower than the national average, contributing to its quiet, country feel. The township lacks traditional parks but features nearby nature preserves like Creekshead Nature Preserve and Maybury State Park, which offer trails for hiking and horseback riding. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy courses at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center and Salem Hills Golf Club. Homes in Salem are primarily generational farmhouses, with some Cape Cod and Colonial Revival styles, and custom-built homes scattered throughout. The Northville Crossing neighborhood offers manufactured homes, while Wilderness Ponds features higher-end properties. Salem Elementary School serves younger students, who then attend highly rated Millennium Middle and South Lyon East High. The township is close to M-14 and Interstate 96, providing access to Detroit within 30 minutes. Fall activities include pumpkin picking and apple cider at Three Cedar Farms and apple picking at Obstbaum Orchards. Shopping is mostly done in nearby South Lyon and Northville, with local convenience stores like Corner General Store and Edith’s Market. Karl’s Cabin Restaurant and Banquets offers American fare in the southern part of the township.