Barnhart Subdivision
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
Early evening is when Barnhart Subdivision shows its best light—the street-facing homes catch the low sun just right, and you'll see residents heading to one of dozens of restaurants within a mile, most of them a quick walk away. Transit stops are steps from your door, which means downtown Grand Rapids is about 2.8 minutes away if you're driving, though plenty of people skip the car and walk to coffee in three minutes or grab dinner around the corner. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, and while you're car-optional for daily life here, Mooney Park is a seven-minute walk if you want green space—though there are twenty-three parks within a mile if you're willing to explore. Homes here run in the low six figures, and they're surrounded by genuine urban bones: grocery within a mile and a half, a transit stop practically in your front yard, and the kind of walkable dining density most West Michigan neighborhoods don't bother trying for.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Mooney Park: 10 min walk
- Pleasant Park: 10 min walk
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
Jamaican Dave's
+1 more
Happy Cat Café
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Mooney Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Division/Buckley (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Crime in Barnhart Subdivision 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Barnhart Subdivision 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(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Juju Bird
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Covenant Christian High School
School
Vandenberg School
Morris School
Saint Joseph School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Barnhart Subdivision
- What schools serve Barnhart Subdivision?
- Barnhart Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Barnhart Subdivision walkable?
- Barnhart Subdivision scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.