Allendale Public School District
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $460K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
Highway M-45 cuts through Allendale Charter Township like a spine, connecting exurban ranch homes and farmland to Grand Rapids in about half an hour—close enough to commute, far enough to breathe. The district serves roughly 2,600 students across six schools, and if you've driven past 6561 Lake Michigan Drive, you've seen the high school that anchored the place in 1969. What matters is that the Falcons (yes, that's the mascot) rank 98th among Michigan's 610 districts, with particularly strong elementary and middle school programs; teachers are all licensed, and the district spends $12,940 per student annually.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hidden Lake within walking distance
- 5 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
$460K median
- 225 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Allendale Public School District
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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225 homes sold in Allendale Public School District 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
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 St. Pub - Allendale
+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
Crime in Allendale Public School District is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Allendale Public School District home (around $460,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,060 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,060/mo | $81,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,523/mo | $93,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,677/mo | $98,063 |
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, 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$260K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Allendale Public School District, 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.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Allendale Public School District 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.
🛒 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
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
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 Public School District
- What do homes cost in Allendale Public School District?
- The median home value in Allendale Public School District is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allendale Public School District housing market?
- there are 68 homes for sale in Allendale Public School District 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 Public School District?
- Allendale Public School District is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Allendale Public School District walkable?
- Allendale Public School District scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.