Georgetown
Great schools with outdoor access
124 homes for sale·Median $395K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.1/10
Flat terrain and sprawling subdivisions define the landscape here, with open sky the dominant feature across Ottawa County's suburban reach just outside Grand Rapids. The township sprawled from a lumber-town origin around 1837 when sawmills along Rush Creek earned it the name "George's Town," though that industrial past is long gone—what remains are 54,000-plus residents spread across nearly 22,000 acres, anchored by the unincorporated community of Jenison, which holds roughly half the population. Schools through Jenison Public Schools serve the area, and a low municipal tax rate of $2.25 per $1,000 of taxable value keeps operational costs modest. Homes cluster in ranch-style subdivisions and run around $393K, with downtown Grand Rapids just 19 minutes away and Gerald R. Ford airport roughly 32 minutes off. The parks here—including Rush Creek Park and Rosewood Park—dot the landscape, and small lakes (Kenowa, Corey, Georgetown Shores, and several others) are woven throughout. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops sit steps from most addresses, with over 300 dining options and 80-plus grocers within reasonable distance. The Senior Center serves soup and salad for $7 most weekday afternoons, and the local historical association keeps township records and artifacts in a room open Wednesday mornings, a quiet nod to the place's sawmill days.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kenowa Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 6 min bike
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 8 min bike
Jenison High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$96K median household income
- $395K median · 617 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Georgetown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,682/mo
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617 homes sold in Georgetown this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rosewood Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Stir Fry Express
+1 more
What's the Scoop
+1 more
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Most of Georgetown is policed by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (518 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (146 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 | 518 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 |
| Burglary | 85 |
| Rape | 52 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 46 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 3 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Georgetown alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Georgetown home (around $395,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,371 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Georgetown household earns $96,020 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $623,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,371/mo | $63,231 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,769/mo | $73,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,902/mo | $77,377 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Georgetown, 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressSource: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Georgetown 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
$96K
Home Value (Census)
$299K
🛒 Grocery(16)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+13 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Stir Fry Express
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo's Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(29)
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💪 Gyms(5)
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🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
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Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
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Frequently asked about Georgetown
- What do homes cost in Georgetown?
- The median home value in Georgetown is about $395,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Georgetown housing market?
- there are 124 homes for sale in Georgetown right now, and 617 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Georgetown?
- Georgetown is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Georgetown walkable?
- Georgetown scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
