Clyde
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Clyde is a township, part of Fennville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $325,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $325K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
You're driving through low hills on two-lane roads, past farmland that hasn't been subdivided into a grid, and the sense is one of actual space—not crowding masquerading as rural. Clyde Township sits in Allegan County about an hour from downtown Grand Rapids, organized in 1860 as the last township the county added, and the shape of things here reflects that late settlement: homes sit on lots averaging 2.19 acres, which means your neighbors aren't theoretical. The Fennville Public Schools serve the township, and if you're looking to land, homes run in the low $300s to mid-$400s—the kind of price that lets you actually own the ground you're standing on. There's a Transfer Station open Sundays for waste and recycling, the Fire Department covers the township, and a restaurant is a four-minute walk if you're hungry. City Square park lies a couple of miles down the road. What makes this place work isn't that it's quaint or undiscovered—it's that someone clearly chose to live here instead of anywhere else, which means the roads are quiet, the acreage real, and the decisions you make about your own land still matter.
Why people love it here
2.2 acre avg lots
- 5 homes
$61K median household income
- $325K median · 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Clyde
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,204/mo
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13 homes sold in Clyde this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$61K
Household
Median Sale Price
$325K
13 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,175 – $1,375 · estimated range
Parcels
5
5 residential
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Fennville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hutchinson Garden
Playground in Leland's Add
Northwest Trail
Fennville Library
Most of Clyde is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 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 | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Clyde alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Clyde home (around $324,700) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,924 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Clyde household earns $61,442 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $394,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,924/mo | $51,316 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,255/mo | $60,127 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,366/mo | $63,090 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$206K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$220K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Clyde, 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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Source: clydetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Clyde 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
$61K
Home Value (Census)
$167K
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,175 – $1,375 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
City Square
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Clyde: the details
Is Clyde a good place to live?
Clyde suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Fennville Public Schools. The going price is around $325,000.
What does it cost to live in Clyde?
The median home value in Clyde is about $325,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Clyde
- What do homes cost in Clyde?
- The median home value in Clyde is about $324,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Clyde housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Clyde right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Clyde?
- Clyde is served by Fennville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Clyde walkable?
- Clyde scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
