Monroe Terrace
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.2/10
Sitting on the west side of Grand Rapids, this condo community puts you within arm's reach of everyday essentials without the feeling of being swallowed by the city. A coffee shop and restaurant are steps away—the kind of proximity that means you're never far from a meal or an espresso, and the grocery is a manageable 12-minute walk, which matters when you're deciding whether to run out or order in on a Tuesday evening. The real comfort of this stretch is that you're close enough to the action—the breweries, the galleries, the downtown pulse—without having to live in the middle of the noise, and that's worth more than any brochure can honestly say.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North: 1 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Sixth Street Park: 4 min walk
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min walk
Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearest Park
Sixth Street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
135
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Monroe Terrace
- What schools serve Monroe Terrace?
- Monroe Terrace is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Monroe Terrace walkable?
- Monroe Terrace scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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