Dj Deen's Subdivision
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 8.2/10·Schools 4.3/10
On a late afternoon when the light hits Michigan Street just right and the sidewalk crowds thin out a bit, this stretch of Midtown reveals itself as genuinely walkable urban living—coffee two minutes down the block, restaurants within a three-minute stroll, and a grocery within five. The walker's score of 7.9 reflects what's actually here: errands you can run on foot (8.8), dining that doesn't require a car (8.6), and transit access that's immediate. Fuller Park sits a seven-minute walk away, one of eleven parks within a mile, and a dog park another minute or two beyond that.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Fuller Park: 9 min walk
- Unnamed park: 12 min walk
Gorden Food Service
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
Starbucks
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
Fuller Park
+1 more
Fuller Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fuller/Race (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fuller Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Crime in Dj Deen's 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.
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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 Dj Deen's 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)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Cone Shoppe
Restaurant
Bill's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
Eastern School
William C. Abney Academy
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Dj Deen's Subdivision
- What schools serve Dj Deen's Subdivision?
- Dj Deen's Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Dj Deen's Subdivision walkable?
- Dj Deen's Subdivision scores 8.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.