Village of Middleville
Strong schools draw families here
Median $103K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 6.8/10
Sunrise over the Thornapple River hits different out here—the water catches that early light and turns the whole downtown corridor golden. The neighborhood spreads along both sides of the river with easy reach to local spots, where you're steps from restaurants and a handful of parks tucked within a mile, including Riverside Park right next door. Homes lean into classic character: original hardwood floors, built-in hutches, French doors opening onto porches, the kind of bones that made sense a century ago and still work. The Paul Henry Trail system threads through, so you can actually move around without a car for some trips. Downtown itself sits close enough that you're not isolated, but far enough back that you don't catch the noise. Get to Gerald R. Ford Airport in under 20 minutes or downtown Grand Rapids in about 35, which means the place lands in that rare pocket where you can stay quiet and still reach everything.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Faro's Italian Pizza: 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$103K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Village of Middleville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$699/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Faro's Italian Pizza
+1 more
Champs Bar
Riverside Park
+1 more
Playground on 108th St
Hardwood Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Village of Middleville 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 →To buy a median-priced Village of Middleville home (around $103,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $18k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $682 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $682/mo | $18,182 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $785/mo | $20,936 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $820/mo | $21,855 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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 Village of Middleville 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
Riverside Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Riverdog Tavern
Restaurant
The Big Easy
Restaurant
Three Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
+1 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 Village of Middleville
- What do homes cost in Village of Middleville?
- The median home value in Village of Middleville is about $103,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of Middleville housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Village of Middleville right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of Middleville?
- Village of Middleville is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Village of Middleville walkable?
- Village of Middleville scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.