Byron Center Public Schools
Strong schools draw families here
Median $463K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 7.7/10
You're looking at 26,000 acres of West Michigan that rises gradually from the Grand Rapids sprawl—ranch homes on decent lots, the kind of place where you're fifteen minutes from downtown but it doesn't feel like it. The horizon is genuinely open here, which matters more than you'd think once you've lived in a few cramped places and decided you were done.
Why people love it here
Byron Center High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$463K median
- 383 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center: 7 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Byron Center Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,145/mo
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383 homes sold in Byron Center Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
+1 more
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
+1 more
Byron Township Whistlestop Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Metro Way/Byron Center (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Byron Center Public Schools 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 →To buy a median-priced Byron Center Public Schools home (around $463,200) 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 $3,081 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,081/mo | $82,157 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,547/mo | $94,588 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,703/mo | $98,745 |
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
19 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$96K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$750K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$389K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
Who actually lends in Byron Center Public Schools, 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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 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 Byron Center Public Schools 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Byron Township Bicentennial Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(10)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Peppino's Pizza of Byron Center
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Mamma Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Dino Daisy Play Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Full Circle Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Railside Golf Club | Alder & Iron Restaurant
Bar
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Byron Center Christian School
Byron Center High School
School
School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
West Middle School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
Frequently asked about Byron Center Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Byron Center Public Schools?
- The median home value in Byron Center Public Schools is about $463,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Byron Center Public Schools housing market?
- there are 117 homes for sale in Byron Center Public Schools right now, and 383 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Byron Center Public Schools?
- Byron Center Public Schools is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Brown Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Byron Center Public Schools walkable?
- Byron Center Public Schools scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.