Life in the Village of Stevensville offers access to exceptional career and educational opportunities, provides the charms of small town living with access to big city amenities, and the chance to become part of your community in a real way, all while having some fun along the way!

Small Town Living Close to Big Cities

The Village offers a way of life that has the best of both worlds: a slow, peaceful lifestyle with big city energy and experiences a short drive away. The Village is situated close to larger cities like Chicago, Grand Rapids and South Bend, making it easy to access those amenities only found in big cities.

Whether its for a concert, a night out at a fancy restaurant, a major or minor league game, or just a weekend away, you can regularly experience city life without the daily traffic congestion, high cost of living and high population density.

The Southwest Michigan Region offers a wide range of career opportunities with short, traffic-free commutes, and also provides reliable high-speed internet for those working from home.

The area has job opportunities in manufacturing, health care, education, tourism, food service and more. Find more information about working in Southwest Michigan here.

Affordable Housing

The Village offers affordable housing options that can fit every budget and need, including rental apartments and homes, single-family homes and duplexes, mixed use and multi-family living options. Compared to many surrounding communities, you can find a place to call home at a reasonable price, whatever that looks like to you!

Real Estate Resources

To find housing options best suited for your needs, connect with a local real estate agency to help: Jung Agency, Vision Real Estate Lakeshore, @Properties

Educational Opportunities

The Lakeshore School District offers Village students top-notch education and athletic resources from kindergarten through high school. Often noted as one of the best districts in the region, Lakeshore offers robotics, arts, athletics and more as part of the educational system.

For those looking beyond high school, Lake Michigan College is a two-year, accredited, nonprofit community college in southwest Michigan that offers programs in Arts, Business, Health Science, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, Science, Engineering, Math, Wine & Viticulture Technology and more.

Southwestern Michigan College and Ivy Tech Community College offer a wide range of technical and vocational programs that give students the practical skills and hands-on experience to have successful careers in manufacturing, aviation, healthcare, IT, hospitality and more.

Not far down the road in Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a private institution and the only nationally-ranked Adventist university in the nation. It offers both undergraduate and graduate studies and attracts local and international students who peruse a wide range of degrees.

Western Michigan University, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Their mission is to “empower every person to grow, thrive and belong. We contribute to making the world a better place through creativity, research, innovation and compassion.” 

The University of Notre Dame is 30 miles from Stevensville in Indiana. This prestigious private Catholic research university is known for its academics, vibrant campus life and of course, football.

Municipal Services

As a small municipality, the Village of Stevensville is able to act swiftly and respond to resident needs. Village Hall is located right downtown and open Monday thru Friday.

The Village offers it’s residents unique services including large trash pickups, leaf pickup and brush collection at no charge to the residents. The village operates its own Public Works Department and is usually the first to plow and salt roads during a snowstorm.

The Village Council is comprised of seven Village residents who act to improve the Village based on the needs of the residents. With less than 2,000 people in the Village, you will know your neighbors, one of whom might be on the Council and able to affect change.

Learn more about the Village of Stevensville services, staff and Village council at the Village website.

Check out our Visitors Guide for a quick snapshot of all the things to do in the Village!