Northview Public School District
Surrounded by nature
Median $350K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.8/10
When you pull into Northview Public School District—a northeastern suburb about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—you're entering a corner of Plainfield Township where eight schools serve roughly 3,100 students across 9,000 acres of mixed residential and open space. The district runs lean and deep: Northview High School earned a National Blue Ribbon in 2001, offers 21 Advanced Placement courses, and lands SAT scores above the regional average, with a graduation rate running 10 percent higher than Michigan's statewide mark. Beyond test numbers, there's a mentor program pulling in 150 community members, and the district hosts Kent County's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program—the kind of infrastructure that signals both resources and deliberate inclusion. Homes here average around $330,000 and lean toward ranch-style construction. You'll find 311 restaurants and 72 grocers within a couple of miles, transit stops at your doorstep, and Versluis Lake just 1.7 miles away if you're thinking about water access. Nearly 30 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, so this isn't a monolithic pocket—it's a working suburban district with real diversity in income and background. The schools themselves include Field School, Northview Next Career Center, and Northview Next Learning Center, each designed to handle different learning styles and pathways.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail: 12 min bike
- Northville Park Association Park: 12 min bike
$350K median
- 208 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Northview Public School District
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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208 homes sold in Northview Public School District this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
+1 more
Tim Hortons
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Northville Park Association Park
Unnamed playground
Dunlop Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northview Public School District 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 Northview Public School District home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,079 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,613 |
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
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$102K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Northview Public School District, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Northview Public School District 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(19)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Northview Public School District
- What do homes cost in Northview Public School District?
- The median home value in Northview Public School District is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northview Public School District housing market?
- there are 47 homes for sale in Northview Public School District right now, and 208 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northview Public School District?
- Northview Public School District is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northview Public School District walkable?
- Northview Public School District scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.