Labarge
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $435K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.3/10
You've got land out here—the kind where a property listing mentions a ravine backing the lot, or 2.5 acres with a pole barn, or a half-acre that actually breathes. The area sits within Caledonia township and draws people who've decided they want some real ground between themselves and the next house. Homes tend toward the classic end of things: farmhouse frames, open floor plans with fireplaces, vaulted ceilings doing their best to make the interiors feel bigger than they are. It's not a place you drive through on your way somewhere else—it's where you go when you want the space, the privacy of trees, and the school district that comes with it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 1.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- LaBarge Dam Recreation Area: 5 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$435K median
- 49 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Labarge
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,953/mo
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49 homes sold in Labarge this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Taco Bell
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Labarge 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 Labarge home (around $435,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,932 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,932/mo | $78,196 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,375/mo | $90,000 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,524/mo | $93,969 |
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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$139K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$238K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Labarge, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Labarge 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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Frequently asked about Labarge
- What do homes cost in Labarge?
- The median home value in Labarge is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Labarge housing market?
- there are 18 homes for sale in Labarge right now, and 49 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Labarge?
- Labarge is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Labarge walkable?
- Labarge scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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