Elmdale
Strong schools draw families here
Median $650K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
The moment you turn onto this stretch of West Michigan, you feel the land open up—Duck Lake sits just a short walk away, and the air carries that particular stillness that comes with being near water. Homes here sit on generous lots with room to breathe, the kind of place where you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen window. It's a quiet residential area defined by that proximity to the lake and the kind of space that draws people who want land without the isolation. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 45 minutes south, which keeps the commute reasonable for those working in the broader region. Lower Crooked Lake Park lies a few miles out if you're looking for a larger stretch of green to explore on foot or by car.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 5.5 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$650K median
- 1 recent sale
Explore Elmdale
Same name, different focus — Elmdale is also covered as:
- Elmdale Community — community details
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Median home price in Elmdale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,413/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orangeville Township Park
Playground on Boysen Rd
Shelp Lake
+1 more
North Country Trail
Crime in Elmdale 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Elmdale home (around $650,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,303 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,303/mo | $114,743 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,954/mo | $132,119 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,172/mo | $137,918 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,421 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Elmdale 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
Lower Crooked Lake Park
2.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🏫 Schools(1)
North Pine Lake School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Elmdale
- What do homes cost in Elmdale?
- The median home value in Elmdale is about $650,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elmdale housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elmdale right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elmdale?
- Elmdale is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Elmdale walkable?
- Elmdale scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.