West Creek
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 6.5/10
You'll find yourself walking to a grocery store or coffee shop in under fifteen minutes from most lots here—that's the kind of thing that changes how you live day-to-day. It's the sort of detail nobody puts in a listing but everyone notices once they're actually home. The neighborhood sits close enough to Twin Lakes that you can get out on the water without a production, and Fish Hatchery Park is just a few minutes on foot if you want green space and trails without loading the car.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fish Hatchery Park: 7 min bike
- Hastings Riverwalk: 9 min bike
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fish Hatchery Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
DQ Grill & Chill
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Klosterman's Sports Tap
Fish Hatchery Park
+1 more
Fish Hatchery Park Playground
Carter Lake
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
Snap Fitness
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in West Creek 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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for West Creek 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(17)
Hastings High School
School
Central School
Chidester School
Northeastern School
Yeckley School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about West Creek
- How active is the West Creek housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in West Creek right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Creek?
- West Creek is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is West Creek walkable?
- West Creek scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in West Creek
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