Thornapple Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 6.8/10
Wooded lots and open space define this stretch just outside Middleville, where homes sit back on private streets with views across the trees—the kind of setting where you can breathe without feeling miles from anywhere. Downtown Middleville is within walking distance, and you're roughly 40 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if the city calls. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits about 23 minutes away, making travel straightforward when you need it. The neighborhood centers on land rather than density: ranch and traditional-style homes on acre-plus parcels, many with walkout basements and the kind of kitchen-and-living flow that works for gatherings. Seven parks land within a mile, including Crane Road Ballfields just over a 10-minute walk, and restaurants are close enough to reach on foot. Cathedral ceilings, natural light from abundant windows, and wooded views recur across the homes here—the visual signature of a place where privacy and proximity coexist.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Big Easy
+1 more
Champs Bar
Old Hotel Greenspace
+1 more
Playground on 108th St
Hardwood Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Thornapple Hills 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,309 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornapple Hills 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
Crane Road Ballfields
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Big Easy
Restaurant
Riverdog Tavern
Restaurant
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza Portal
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
School
School
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Thornapple Hills
- What schools serve Thornapple Hills?
- Thornapple Hills is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Thornapple Hills walkable?
- Thornapple Hills scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Thornapple Hills
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