Moonlight
Strong schools draw families here
Median $375K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
Most people figure West Michigan subdivisions come stamped from the same mold—cookie-cutter lots, identical mailboxes, the usual suspects. Moonlight breaks that expectation quietly, sitting on 17 acres in the Koster Estates Area with room to actually breathe. You're 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you want it, but the subdivision itself doesn't feel borrowed from somewhere else; the bones are here to stay. Grandville Public Schools handles education, and a grocery store lands less than a mile away—close enough that you're not planning a supply run every time you need milk. If you walk 15 minutes, you hit restaurants; if you walk 13 minutes the other direction, Kent Trails opens up for actual outdoor time. The real kicker: 168 restaurants within a mile, which means the neighborhood sits in genuine proximity to real food and real choice—not isolation masquerading as peace and quiet.
Why people love it here
$375K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Moonlight
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,545/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
KFC
+1 more
Red Geranium Cafe
Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
+1 more
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Byron Center/56th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Moonlight 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 Moonlight home (around $374,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,495 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,871/mo | $76,557 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,997/mo | $79,921 |
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Moonlight 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Monelli's Italian Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Adams Protestant Reformed School
Grand View Elementary School
School
Pine Grove Learning Center
Grandville Middle School
School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Koster Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
Frequently asked about Moonlight
- What do homes cost in Moonlight?
- The median home value in Moonlight is about $374,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Moonlight housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Moonlight right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Moonlight?
- Moonlight is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Moonlight walkable?
- Moonlight scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.