Hill Lake
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.4/10
This expansive 145-acre community in Kent County offers residents exceptional space and privacy, with a generous median lot size of 2.81 acres. The substantial acreage creates a rural atmosphere while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities and services. Each property provides ample room for outdoor activities, gardens, and the kind of breathing space that's increasingly rare in today's housing market.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hill Lake within walking distance
- Hill Lake: 0 min walk
- Pickerel Lake: 8 min drive
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rabbit River Nature Trail
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Markets
Wayland Hopkins Livestock Auction House Restaurant
Wayland Mini Park
+1 more
Playground in Miles Add To Lomax City Area
Hill Lake
+1 more
Trail Head to Split
Henika District Library
Crime in Hill 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,350 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressNo local township PD; county sheriff (city of Wayland has its own PD).
City of Wayland FD (Chief Jon Timmers) serves the township by contract/mutual aid.
Services for Wayland Township · Source: waytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hill 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Wayland Hopkins Livestock Auction House Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Hill Lake
- What schools serve Hill Lake?
- Hill Lake is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Hill Lake walkable?
- Hill Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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