Hilliards
Strong schools draw families here
Median $469K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
The drive in crosses open country—pasture, tree lines, the occasional barn rising against flat sky—before you realize you've arrived at a place with no downtown, no center, just a scatter of farmhouses set back on acreage. Out here, a half-acre is considered close quarters. Most homes sit on 1 to 2 acres or more, with room for outbuildings, a barn, woods, or tillable land; recent sales show well-maintained farmhouses and updated ranch homes, many with new siding, roofs, and septic systems that suggest people stay put and care for what they own. You're about 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids by way of MI-131, close enough for a commute but far enough removed that the rhythm out here is still rural—Rabbit River views, hardwood floors, and the kind of kitchen space that comes with actual land.
Why people love it here
Hopkins High School
- High — 4.0 mi away
- Hopkins
- 4 rated schools in district
$469K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hilliards
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,182/mo
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4 homes sold in Hilliards this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Markets
One More Grill
Biggby Coffee
Hilliards Corner Lounge
Pritschet/Davis Preserve
Unnamed playground
East Lake
Unnamed beach
South Loop
dog_park
Henika District Library
Crime in Hilliards 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 →To buy a median-priced Hilliards home (around $468,750) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,160 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,160/mo | $84,263 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,983 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$50K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Hopkins Township
Source: hopkinstownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,370 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressHopkins Area Fire Department
Area fire department.
Services for Hopkins · Source: hopkinstownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hilliards 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.
Nearest Park
Pritschet/Davis Preserve
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(2)
Café
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(11)
Scheiriern School
Dorr Elementary School
School
Dallas School
Hartzig School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on 138th Ave
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
Pritschet/Davis Preserve
Dorr South Park (Gries Memorial Park)
Dorr North Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(3)
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Frequently asked about Hilliards
- What do homes cost in Hilliards?
- The median home value in Hilliards is about $468,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hilliards housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Hilliards right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hilliards?
- Hilliards is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Hilliards walkable?
- Hilliards scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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