Jenison
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $357K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
The Idema Explorers Trail—a paved ribbon eventually spanning 36.5 miles from Millennium Park to Grand Haven, connecting eight county and state parks—is the kind of infrastructure that doesn't get built without serious local investment, and out here you'll notice that investment shows in the maintained neighborhoods and the way people actually use their streets and yards. About twenty minutes from Grand Rapids, this area in Ottawa County operates as a genuine bedroom community rather than an afterthought, with homes featuring updated kitchens, open floor plans, and backyards designed for actual living—pools, patios, fireplaces. The Jenison Public School District anchors the place in a practical way; you can walk to schools and neighborhood playgrounds from most streets. Historic touches remain real: a museum honoring the Jenison twins, Ida's Pastry Shoppe holding down since 1981, the Grand Lady paddle wheeler at Steamboat Park—small anchors that hint at the old mill-town bones underneath the current suburban frame.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.6 mi
- 39 parks within 1 mile
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 8 min walk
- Maplewood Lake: 5 min drive
Jenison High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$357K median
- 178 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Jenison
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,424/mo
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178 homes sold in Jenison this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Sandyhill Elementary Playground
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike_path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
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Crime in Jenison 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Jenison home (around $357,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,407 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,407/mo | $64,174 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,770/mo | $73,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,892/mo | $77,120 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$120K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$350K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$175K
Median
Who actually lends in Jenison, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
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Utility, solar, and service details for Jenison 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(19)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Los Amigos
Restaurant
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
The Win
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
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💪 Gyms(5)
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🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Jenison
- What do homes cost in Jenison?
- The median home value in Jenison is about $357,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jenison housing market?
- there are 31 homes for sale in Jenison right now, and 178 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jenison?
- Jenison is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Jenison walkable?
- Jenison scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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