About Mattawan, MISituated amidst the beautiful hills and wineries of Southwest Michigan, Mattawan provides a rural setting with a growing community. This charming village offers a unique small-town feel with just a 7 mile drive to Kalamazoo. Boutique shops, local restaurants, attractive downtown and a city park help to complete the Mattawan experience.
Residents choose the Village of Mattawan for its outstanding school system, employment opportunities and the convenience of small town amenities with a metropolitan area just a short drive away. Housing options vary from historic choices to new developments and neighborhoods. The average cost for a home in Mattawan is $180,000.
A source of pride for area residents, Mattawan Consolidated Schools offer outstanding education, top-rate facilities and a collaborative atmosphere between students, teachers and parents. Nationally recognized for excellence, Mattawan Schools have earned elite honors including the Governor’s Cup for Merit Awards and the 2007 ranking by Expansion Management magazine as one of the nation’s top public school districts. Consisting of one high school, middle school and two elementary schools, the district is conveniently located with easy access for all students.
An expanding economy is a key factor to Mattawan’s recent development. Largely supported by a manufacturing and pharmaceutical base, Mattawan has continued to grow local businesses and emphasize future advancement. MPI Research, the village’s major employer, has recently announced a planned investment of over $300 million.
Residents of Mattawan are proud of the exceptional community and excited about future possibilities. With just a short drive to Chicago, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Detroit, Mattawan is the ideal setting for those wanting a hometown feel combined with larger city access. | More Local Area InformationOriginally populated by the Potawatami Indians, Van Buren County, Mich., is considered “Michigan’s Fruit Basket.” Sometime in the mid 1800s, settler... Read morePortage offers the comforts of living in a smaller city with the benefits and convenience of a short drive into Kalamazoo’s vibrant downtown... Read moreConveniently located within driving distance to Detroit, Chicago and Lake Michigan, Kalamazoo offers diverse community living with rich cultural an... Read moreCass County, Michigan, was established in 1828 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and named after Lewis Cass who served as territorial governo... Read moreOriginally a spa community and now known for its paper industry, Otsego is conveniently located off of U.S. 131 in Allegan County. This small ye... Read moreLocated in Allegan County and convenient to the larger communities of Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Chicago and Detroit, Plainwell offers its residents ... Read moreIn 1840 Three Rivers, Mich., was named for the three rivers—Rocky, Portage and St. Joseph River—that flow together to become one. In 1895, th... Read moreThe “Grand Old City” of southwestern Michigan, Dowagiac, located in Cass County, was named after the Native American word meaning “foraging ground.... Read moreSquire Isaac Thompson built the first homestead in Berrien County in 1823. The county became official in 1831 and received its name from U.S. Senato... Read moreThe first settlers of Cassopolis were the Putnams, a small family from Indiana who took up residence in October of 1825. Their humble floorless hom... Read moreFrom the sandy, white beaches of Lake Michigan to magnificent sunsets and unique shopping, South Haven is an experience like no other. Residents o... Read moreKnown as the “Cereal City” and home to the global headquarters of the Kellogg Company, Battle Creek is a vibrant city located within driving distanc... Read moreA Cass County village, Edwardsburg, Mich., provides a country setting in a quiet environment. This small community is located just northeast of Sout... Read moreJudge John Sturgis was the first settler in 1827 in the area now known as Sturgis, Mich., located in St. Joseph County. His rustic log cabin stil... Read moreA small town in Elkhart County, Bristol was founded by European settlers approximately 200 years ago. Today, Bristol looks forward to the future wit... Read moreElkhart County, Indiana, offers a mix of urban and rural living with a population of nearly 200,000. The large Amish population contributes to th... Read moreBerrien Springs, Michigan, received its namesake from John M. Berrien, a U.S. Senator and Attorney General serving under President Andrew Jackson. I... Read moreAt the southernmost tip of Michigan, on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the first settlers set up Fort St. Joseph and a trading post in 1691... Read morePrior to 1883, the region now known as Granger, Indiana, served as a depot for Lake Huron and Chicago Railroad. The only structures that existed a... Read moreSaint Joseph County is located on the southernmost bend of the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana. The river dips down into Indiana from Michigan... Read more |
