Ross
Strong schools draw families here
Median $540K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 7.8/10
—so out here you're looking at rolling country tucked between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, with Gull Lake sitting right in the middle of things. The lake draws the eye and the crowd—there's a golf course that's made some noise on the national circuit, and the whole stretch has that understated lake-country feel. About thirty-six square miles of township land and water means there's genuine space between homes, and the terrain dips and rises enough to keep things visually interesting. You're roughly an hour from Grand Rapids, sitting almost halfway between Chicago and Detroit if the highway calls.
Why people love it here
Countryside Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.5 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$540K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ross
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,666/mo
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22 homes sold in Ross this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Subway
Starbucks
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
Unnamed playground
Ross Lake
Connector to Kent Trails
Kent Trails
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Ross 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 Ross home (around $540,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $97k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,640 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,640/mo | $97,071 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,190/mo | $111,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,374/mo | $116,651 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$68K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$500K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Ross, 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 · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Ross 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.
Nearest Park
DOUGLAS WALKER COUNTY PARK
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Dick's Market
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila Byron Center
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Rider School
Byron Center High School
School
Byron Center Christian School
Blain School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Mercy Health Southwest Campus
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Ross
- What do homes cost in Ross?
- The median home value in Ross is about $540,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ross housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Ross right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ross?
- Ross is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Ross walkable?
- Ross scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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