Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $408K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 7.3/10
You pull up to Grand Haven and the first thing that hits you is the light—lake light, bouncing off water that seems to be everywhere: Lake Michigan a quick drive away, the Grand River running through town, Spring Lake spreading across the map like someone spilled a drink. The district sprawls across more than one hundred square miles of northwest Ottawa County and into Muskegon County, covering thirteen schools and about fifty-three hundred students, which means you're not dealing with some cramped suburban footprint but actual room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Connor Bayou within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Forest Park Sub Area Trail: 8 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$408K median
- 559 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,770/mo
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559 homes sold in Grand Haven Area Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hofma Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Connor Bayou
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Wesco
Hiway Inn
Hofma Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Grand Haven Area Public Schools 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Grand Haven Area Public Schools home (around $408,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,714 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,714/mo | $72,366 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,124/mo | $83,316 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,262/mo | $86,977 |
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, 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
53 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$48K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$210K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
6 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$494K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$179K
Median
Who actually lends in Grand Haven Area Public Schools, 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.
Solar potential
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,515 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Haven Area Public Schools 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Wesco
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
American Dunes Golf Club
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Grand Haven High School
School
Jeffers School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
- The median home value in Grand Haven Area Public Schools is about $408,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand Haven Area Public Schools housing market?
- there are 192 homes for sale in Grand Haven Area Public Schools right now, and 559 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Grand Haven Area Public Schools walkable?
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.