Hemmingway Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $52K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
What might surprise you out here is how much water shapes daily life—the area sits right on Woodbeck Lake, and that proximity defines everything from the quiet mornings to the way properties connect to the shoreline. It's genuinely rural terrain, 140 acres of it, with a feel that's removed from the bustle; the nearest restaurant is about 2.5 miles away, and downtown Grand Rapids is roughly an hour and a quarter's drive, which means you're choosing this place for the land and the lake access, not convenience to town errands. McBride Village Park is a couple miles down the road if you're looking for a different kind of outdoor space, but most of what draws people here is the water itself—fishing, launching a boat, or just the particular quiet that comes with living lakeside in a rural corner of West Michigan.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hemmingway Lake within walking distance
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 7 min drive
- Hemmingway Lake: 6 min drive
$52K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Hemmingway Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$353/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McBride Village Park
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Maddie's House Park
Hemmingway Lake
Meadow Loop
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Crime in Hemmingway Lake 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,329 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hemmingway Lake 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.
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(1)
Montcalm Central High School
School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hemmingway Lake
- What do homes cost in Hemmingway Lake?
- The median home value in Hemmingway Lake is about $51,975. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hemmingway Lake?
- Hemmingway Lake is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Hemmingway Lake walkable?
- Hemmingway Lake scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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