West Indian Hills
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.4/10
The tree canopy here is remarkable—mature oaks and maples that make the streets feel more like a forest road than a subdivision. Homes sit on generous lots with good setback, so there's real breathing room between houses without feeling remote. Twin Lakes sits just a fifth of a mile away, and Carter Lake Preserve is a five-minute walk if you want a formal green space, though you've got three parks within a mile anyway. A grocery store lands about a mile and a quarter out, with three more within two miles, and the nearest restaurant is roughly the same distance—close enough that you're not isolated, far enough that you get actual neighborhood character instead of commercial sprawl. The drive to Gerald R. Ford airport runs about 40 minutes, which is manageable for regular travel without the airport noise.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Carter Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Carter Lake Preserve: 4 min walk
- Bob King Park: 10 min bike
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carter Lake Preserve
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
0.2 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Northside Pizza
+1 more
State Grounds Coffee House
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Carter Lake Preserve
Bob King Park Playground
Leach Lake
East
Hastings Dog Park
Tyden Park Trail
Grit Strength Systems
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in West Indian 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
~$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 Indian 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Northside Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(16)
Little Brick School
Northeastern School
Central School
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
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 Indian Hills
- What schools serve West Indian Hills?
- West Indian Hills is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is West Indian Hills walkable?
- West Indian Hills scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.