Hickory Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $360K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
The gravel gives a little under your tires when you turn in, and the first thing you notice is space—acre-sized lots where houses breathe, decks overlooking their own backyards instead of their neighbors' driveways. These are newer ranches with open floor plans and main-floor laundry, the kind of homes built in the last decade where someone actually thought about how people move through a day. Fireplaces and two-car garages are standard; basements come unfinished and ready, plumbed for whoever wants to add a third bath or a workshop down the line. About a mile east sits Twin Lakes, close enough for a weekend afternoon but far enough that the subdivision stays quiet—your own slice of countryside with easy pulls to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids when you need them. A grocery store lands two miles down the road; restaurants another tenth of a mile beyond that. Lux Arbor Reserve, a proper park with trails, is less than two miles away, the kind of place where an acre of your own and a real woods nearby don't have to be a fantasy.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Crooked Lake — 1.4 mi
- Dake Lake: 7 min drive
- Mud Lake: 7 min drive
$360K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hickory Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lux Arbor Reserve
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crooked Lake
1.4 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
George and Sally's Blue Moon Diner
Barry Townhip Park
Playground on Marsh Rd
Dake Lake
+1 more
Delton District Library
Crime in Hickory Meadows 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 Meadows home (around $360,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,383 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,383/mo | $63,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,744/mo | $73,174 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,864/mo | $76,385 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hickory Meadows 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.
Frequently asked about Hickory Meadows
- What do homes cost in Hickory Meadows?
- The median home value in Hickory Meadows is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hickory Meadows?
- Hickory Meadows is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Hickory Meadows walkable?
- Hickory Meadows 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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