Allendale
Great schools with outdoor access
68 homes for sale·Median $460K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
If you're driving to Allendale, the first thing you'll notice is that Grand Valley State University doesn't just sit here—it dominates the place, 1,237 acres anchoring a township of nearly 27,000 people spread across 32 square miles. The university's presence, founded in 1960, shapes the rhythm of the community, drawing students and faculty year-round, but what might surprise you is how much rural character remains alongside that growth. Homes here run around $445K, mostly ranch-style, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (26 minutes) or the Lake Michigan shore in Grand Haven (28 minutes) to make either a regular trip. The Grand River cuts along the northern and eastern edges, and the township sits bookended by Hidden Lake and several other water bodies that give the landscape real definition. Shopping, dining, and coffee are all within steps—there are over 100 restaurants within a mile and a dozen grocery stores within two—yet the place still feels spacious rather than cramped. Allendale Public Schools anchor the education side. Allendale Community Park, 40 acres with a Veterans Garden honoring U.S. soldiers, sits less than a mile away, and a boat launch at Deer Creek Park is just over two miles if the water calls. Named after Agnes Allen, the widow of a Revolutionary War hero's son, the township has held its identity through rapid expansion, building steadily without losing the room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Allendale Community Park: 15 min walk
- Unnamed park: 4 min drive
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$77K median household income
- $460K median · 225 sales in last 12mo
Explore Allendale
Same name, different focus — Allendale is also covered as:
- Allendale Community — community details
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Median home price in Allendale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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225 homes sold in Allendale this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Allendale Community Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hidden Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Allendale Grill
+1 more
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Allendale Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Most of Allendale is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Allendale alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Allendale home (around $460,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,745 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Allendale household earns $77,444 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $489,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,745/mo | $73,211 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,208/mo | $85,557 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,363/mo | $89,685 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$46K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$267K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Allendale, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities
Township water distribution; 69.5 mi watermain, two towers.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred for Ottawa County township.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
No township PD; county sheriff with contracted deputies.
Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Allendale are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$77K
Home Value (Census)
$299K
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Allendale Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Allendale
- What do homes cost in Allendale?
- The median home value in Allendale is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allendale housing market?
- there are 68 homes for sale in Allendale right now, and 225 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Allendale?
- Allendale is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Allendale walkable?
- Allendale scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
