Hayward Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
...and what really stands out about Hayward Plat is how compact it feels—just two acres, but you're surrounded by actual things to do. There are eighteen restaurants within a mile, which means dinner isn't some production; a coffee shop is about a twelve-minute walk, and groceries are even closer. Leslie E. Tassell Park is right there too, a ten-minute walk if you want to get outside. The whole setup puts you near Forest Hills Public Schools, and you're close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that travel doesn't eat your whole morning—about fifteen minutes—while downtown Grand Rapids is nineteen minutes away when you want the city. It's part of the Country Brook Estates Area, so you get that established feel without being isolated. Homes here run in the low $200s, and for what you're getting in terms of location and immediate access to amenities, it makes real sense.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Hayward Plat
- What schools serve Hayward Plat?
- Hayward Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Hayward Plat walkable?
- Hayward Plat scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.