Jenison Public Schools
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $364K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 7.8/10
Driving through Jenison, you're moving through a landscape of brick ranch homes and tree-lined streets that feels settled and deliberate—the kind of place where new construction sits comfortably alongside established neighborhoods. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes away, close enough that the district's location matters without dominating it. The real draw here is Jenison Public Schools, which ranks 42nd out of 610 districts statewide and earned a five-star rating from SchoolDigger, supported by strong test scores and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, lower than the state average. The Spanish immersion program at El Puente elementary stands out—students there testing above 70% proficiency in reading across several grades. Beyond academics, the district built the Jenison Center for the Arts in 2013, a 1,251-seat performing arts venue designed to draw professional productions to the suburbs. Homes here run around $363,000, and the practical geography is tight: grocery stores and coffee shops are steps away, with 240 restaurants within a mile. The district serves 5,145 students across 11 schools and spends $13,753 per student annually. What makes this place feel like more than just statistics is how the bones of it work—good schools, accessible amenities, the performing arts center as an actual gathering point—all functioning at a human scale just far enough from the city to breathe.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kenowa Lake within walking distance
- 34 parks within 1 mile
- Woodcrest Park: 13 min walk
- Sandyhill Elementary Playground: 7 min bike
Bauerwood School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$364K median
- 322 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Jenison Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,473/mo
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322 homes sold in Jenison Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maplewood Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
34
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Los Amigos
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Woodcrest Park
Unnamed playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike_path
Georgetown Launch
Yoga Blue
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Jenison Public Schools 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 Public Schools home (around $364,350) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,423 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,423/mo | $64,624 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,790/mo | $74,402 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,913/mo | $77,672 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$120K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Jenison Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,262 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Jenison Public Schools 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(10)
The Win
Restaurant
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Los Amigos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Jenison Junior High School
School
School
Jenison Innovation Academy
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Jenison Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Jenison Public Schools?
- The median home value in Jenison Public Schools is about $364,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jenison Public Schools housing market?
- there are 57 homes for sale in Jenison Public Schools right now, and 322 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jenison Public Schools?
- Jenison Public Schools is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Jenison Public Schools walkable?
- Jenison Public Schools scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.