Hickory Corners
Easy outdoor access
Median $254K·Walkability 2.7/10
Out here, the draw is the Gilmore Car Museum—a sprawling collection that pulls serious automotive enthusiasts from the region. Beyond that, this stretch sits in a suburban-rural blend where most people own their land, often on acreage that lets you breathe: five-acre parcels, pole barns, open yards backing onto parks. You're roughly an hour southeast of Grand Rapids, which means you get the space and quiet of country living without complete isolation. Homes tend toward farmhouse character—updated kitchens, wraparound porches, main-floor layouts built for living—and the school district here is [Gull Lake Public Schools](). Small businesses anchor the community, but this isn't a commercial hub; it's a place where people settle into larger properties and stay put. The name itself comes from a hickory tree spotted by surveyors back in 1837, a detail that captures the area's slow, rooted sense of identity.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Cadwallader Park: 15 min walk
- Lawrence Lake: 11 min bike
$254K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hickory Corners
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,721/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
George and Sally's Blue Moon Diner
Cadwallader Park
Unnamed playground
Lawrence Lake
Bluebird Trail
Delton District Library
Crime in Hickory Corners 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hickory Corners home (around $253,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,709 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,709/mo | $45,569 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,967/mo | $52,448 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,761 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hickory Corners 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.
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Frequently asked about Hickory Corners
- What do homes cost in Hickory Corners?
- The median home value in Hickory Corners is about $253,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hickory Corners housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hickory Corners right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is Hickory Corners walkable?
- Hickory Corners scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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