Hickory Ridge Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $388K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 6.5/10
Driving through Hickory Ridge Estates, you move past tree-lined streets and modest ranch and colonial homes laid out across 25 acres in the Koster South Area, about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Most homes here sit in the $250K–$400K range, with decent lot sizes that give the subdivision room to breathe. Grandville Public Schools serves the area, and a dozen restaurants cluster within a mile—far enough that you're not hearing kitchen noise, close enough that dinner doesn't require a drive. Kent Trails park sits just over a mile away for weekend walks, while the airport runs about 21 minutes out. A grocery store lands 1.2 miles down the road, and if you need coffee, a 15-minute walk gets you there. It reads as straightforward West Michigan suburbia: established, stable, and built for people who want land without leaving convenience behind.
Why people love it here
$388K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Hickory Ridge Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,634/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Sports Center Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
+1 more
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Byron Center/56th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Hickory Ridge Estates 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hickory Ridge Estates home (around $388,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,581 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,581/mo | $68,819 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,971/mo | $79,232 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,102/mo | $82,714 |
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.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Hickory Ridge Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Andiamo's Pizza
Fast Food
Sports Center Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
K-Pocha
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Grand View Elementary School
School
North-West Byron School
Adams Protestant Reformed School
Van Nest School
Grandville Middle School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Koster Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
Frequently asked about Hickory Ridge Estates
- What do homes cost in Hickory Ridge Estates?
- The median home value in Hickory Ridge Estates is about $388,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hickory Ridge Estates?
- Hickory Ridge Estates is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Century Park Learning Center (6/10).
- Is Hickory Ridge Estates walkable?
- Hickory Ridge Estates scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.