Prairie Parkway
Walkable and connected
Median $314K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
You'll notice right away that Prairie Parkway sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about 11 minutes—that you're not really far from anything, but the subdivision itself feels more spacious than cramped, with lots running around a quarter-acre each. It's part of the larger Prairie View Estates Area, and the walk to a grocery or a bite to eat is short enough that you won't need the car for everything, though having one makes life easier. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $350K. What actually matters is the proximity: transit is literally two minutes on foot, Prairie Park is an 8-minute walk away, and you've got 60 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. The Grand Rapids airport is about 23 minutes out, so it's not a slog when you need to travel.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Prairie/Prairie Creek Apartments (WB): 5 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$314K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Prairie Park: 12 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Prairie Parkway
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about Prairie Parkway
- What do homes cost in Prairie Parkway?
- The median home value in Prairie Parkway is about $313,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Prairie Parkway?
- Prairie Parkway is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Prairie Parkway walkable?
- Prairie Parkway scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.