Kempf-Young Highland
Strong schools draw families here
Median $380K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 7.3/10
You're moving through tree-lined streets where houses sit on good-sized lots, and the whole subdivision has this thoughtfully planned feel—40 acres carved into a residential pocket just outside Heritage Park of Rockford Area, with Glen Park literally next door if you want to step outside and stretch. There's real density of options within walking distance: restaurants and a coffee shop are close enough for a casual stroll, and you've got 48 restaurants and a dozen grocers within a mile, so you're not hunting far for dinner. Rockford Public Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $380K. The commute to downtown Grand Rapids is about 21 minutes, which makes this feel like you've actually left without feeling far away—and that balance is harder to find than it sounds.
Why people love it here
Valley View Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$380K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 90 parks within 1 mile
- Glen Park: 8 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kempf-Young Highland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,577/mo
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3 homes sold in Kempf-Young Highland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Glen Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
90
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Kawa Sushi and Grill
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Rockford
+1 more
Digby's Deli
+1 more
Glen Park
Unnamed playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Kempf-Young Highland 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 Kempf-Young Highland home (around $379,600) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,525 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,525/mo | $67,329 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,907/mo | $77,516 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,035/mo | $80,923 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Kempf-Young Highland 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(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Boochie Bar - Kombucha and Acai cafe
Restaurant
The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.
Restaurant
Beer City Bread CO.
Restaurant
Dam Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Digby's Deli
Bar
Rockford Brewing Company
Restaurant
Rockford Corner Bar
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Valley View School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Kempf-Young Highland
- What do homes cost in Kempf-Young Highland?
- The median home value in Kempf-Young Highland is about $379,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kempf-Young Highland housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kempf-Young Highland right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kempf-Young Highland?
- Kempf-Young Highland is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Kempf-Young Highland walkable?
- Kempf-Young Highland scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.