Plainfield Township
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Plainfield Township is a partly walkable township, part of Rockford Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $415,000.
98 homes for sale·Median $415K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.9/10
The first thing you notice about Plainfield Charter Township is how close it feels to everything—15 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, but far enough north that you've got space, parks on both sides of the township, and the Grand and Rogue Rivers running through for boating and fishing. The LMCU Ballpark, home to the West Michigan Whitecaps, anchors downtown Comstock Park right in the middle of it all. There are 432 restaurants within a mile, breweries scattered throughout, and groceries, coffee shops, and transit stops within steps—the kind of density that doesn't announce itself loudly.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Elk Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Belmont Elementary Playground: 4 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
Belmont Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$92K median household income
- $415K median · 397 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Plainfield Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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397 homes sold in Plainfield Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Memorial Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Median Income
$92K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$415K
323 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$364K
74 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,500 – $1,750 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
BC Pizza
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Vestal Inn
+1 more
Belmont Elementary Playground
Unnamed playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Most of Plainfield Township is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Plainfield Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Plainfield Township home (around $415,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,564 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Plainfield Township household earns $91,540 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $573,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,564/mo | $68,380 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,986/mo | $79,634 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,128/mo | $83,417 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 and median property taxes, 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
18 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$67K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Plainfield Township, 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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Plainfield Township 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.
Median Income
$92K
Home Value (Census)
$298K
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,500 – $1,750 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Shots On The River
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
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Living in Plainfield Township: the details
Is Plainfield Township a good place to live?
Plainfield Township is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This township is part of Rockford Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $415,000.
What does it cost to live in Plainfield Township?
The typical home in Plainfield Township goes for around $415,000. There are 98 homes for sale here right now and 397 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Plainfield Township
- What do homes cost in Plainfield Township?
- The median home value in Plainfield Township is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plainfield Township housing market?
- there are 98 homes for sale in Plainfield Township right now, and 397 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plainfield Township?
- Plainfield Township is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Plainfield Township walkable?
- Plainfield Township scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
