Lowell Area Schools
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $410K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 7.7/10
What might surprise you about Lowell Area Schools is that it punches above its weight—a district serving 3,436 students across seven schools in a rural area about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, yet consistently ranks in Michigan's top tier for math and reading proficiency (57% and 65% respectively, well above state averages) and maintains a 95% graduation rate. The district spreads across parts of six townships in Kent County and one in Ionia, covering 86,000 acres of genuinely open land, so the footprint is rural and spacious even though the actual enrollment numbers rival mid-sized urban systems. Downtown Lowell itself—population 4,142—sits on the National Register of Historic Places, and the whole area has the bones of genuine small-town infrastructure: restaurants, a grocery, a coffee shop, all within steps of the central grid. If you're looking at homes here, you're mostly looking at ranch-style houses in the $440K range, and you get the Flat River, Big Crooked Lake, and Lee Creek running through the district, plus boat launches and woodland preserves within a short drive or walk for anyone actually trying to use them. The schools aren't some miracle story—they're just well-run, well-funded at $12,666 per student, and apparently pretty good at the job.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pratt Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 2 min walk
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$410K median
- 248 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lowell Area Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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248 homes sold in Lowell Area Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pratt Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Subway
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
+1 more
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Natures Place Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Lowell Area 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lowell Area Schools home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
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
19 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$71K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$339K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$519K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$260K
Median
Who actually lends in Lowell Area 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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 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 Lowell Area 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.
🍕 Restaurants(13)
M21 Nutrition
Restaurant
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lowell Area Schools
- What do homes cost in Lowell Area Schools?
- The median home value in Lowell Area Schools is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lowell Area Schools housing market?
- there are 67 homes for sale in Lowell Area Schools right now, and 248 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lowell Area Schools?
- Lowell Area Schools is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Lowell Area Schools walkable?
- Lowell Area Schools scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.