Bailey
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
What might surprise you is that this stretch of West Michigan feels genuinely removed from the bustle—rolling hills, wooded lots, and open fields define the landscape—yet it's only about 20 minutes from shopping and dining on Alpine Avenue or quick access to Grand Rapids. Homes here sit on substantial acreage, from single acres to sprawling parcels with space to breathe, and the country setting draws people looking for quieter surroundings without complete isolation. You'll find updated ranches, farmhouses, and homes with newer metal roofs and remodeled interiors scattered across Casnovia township, many featuring the kind of details that come with age and land—original woodwork, stone work, full basements, and views over wooded settings or open fields. Half Moon Lake sits nearby for easy access to water recreation, making this the kind of place where you trade proximity for room to move.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Half Moon Lake — 0.5 mi
- Moore County Park: 8 min bike
- Mud Lake: 8 min bike
Nearest Park
Moore County Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Half Moon Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Grant Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gene's Family Market
Subway
Old Iron Bar & Grill
Moore County Park
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
Spring Lake Launch
Crime in Bailey 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Casnovia Township
Source: casnoviatownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,384 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Casnovia · Source: casnoviatownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bailey 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.
Frequently asked about Bailey
- What schools serve Bailey?
- Bailey is served by Grant Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grant Middle School (6/10).
- Is Bailey walkable?
- Bailey scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Bailey
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