Subdivision

Gays Sub.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $1.4M·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.0/10

🌳Top 1% park access
🏙️0.5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

You're practically on top of downtown Grand Rapids here—a brisk walk from the city's oldest historic district, surrounded by a century-plus of architectural styles and the kind of street-level energy that comes with living steps from everything. Foster Park is a four-minute walk away, and you've got over thirty parks within a mile if you want options. Restaurants are everywhere (528 within a mile, if you're counting), with coffee shops and grocery stores close enough that car trips feel optional. Transit stops are essentially at your door, and downtown is less than two minutes away by car. Homes in Gays Sub. run around $1.4 million on average, sitting on lots that average just under half an acre.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

Grand Rapids Montessori Academy

  • School — 0.3 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • Faith Hope And Love Songs: 1 min walk
  • 20 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$1.4M median

  • Assessor estimate
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4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 36 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi
8Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyOther · PK-12 · 320 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.9 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
9.4
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Est. Home Value

$1.4M

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.37 ac

0.33 ac – 0.70 ac

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Frequently asked about Gays Sub.

What do homes cost in Gays Sub.?
The median home value in Gays Sub. is about $1,423,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Gays Sub.?
Gays Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Gays Sub. walkable?
Gays Sub. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026