Corning
Easy outdoor access
Median $553K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 5.4/10
This stretch of rural acreage sits on the eastern edge of Leighton township, where three-to-five-acre parcels with rolling woods and open fields are the baseline rather than the exception. Homes here run ranch-style on substantial lots, many with outbuildings—pole barns, garages for two or more vehicles, space for whatever project you're actually going to start someday. The road network is quiet and rural; you're about 20 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to US-131 for reasonable commutes but far enough out that country living isn't a fantasy.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Green Lake — 1.3 mi
- Round Lake: 4 min drive
- Green Lake Public Access: 7 min drive
$553K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Corning
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,751/mo
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Nearest Park
Green Lake Public Access
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
1.3 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dick's Market
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Five Lakes Brewery
Green Lake Public Access
Unnamed playground
Round Lake
Fishing Beach
Main Loop
Unnamed bike_path
Henika District Library
Crime in Corning 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Corning home (around $552,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,724 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,724/mo | $99,318 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,287/mo | $114,311 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,476/mo | $119,352 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Corning, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
Local Government · area-wide
Leighton Township
Source: leightontownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressServices for Leighton · Source: leightontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Corning 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(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Wayland Hopkins Livestock Auction House Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(7)
Moline Christian
School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Corning
- What do homes cost in Corning?
- The median home value in Corning is about $552,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Corning housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Corning right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Corning?
- Corning is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is RJ Steeby School (7/10).
- Is Corning walkable?
- Corning scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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