Whitneyville
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $621K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 9.0/10
Out here, you're about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but deep enough in the landscape that you feel like you've got actual land—trees, creek views, and room to breathe. Most homes went up between the '70s and 2000s, so you're not dealing with cramped lots or ancient wiring; the neighborhood has that sweet spot where homes are established without being old. Riverfront properties along the Thornapple and Rogue offer fly fishing and kayaking access, and the White Pine Trail cuts through for biking and walking. Commutes tend to run 15 to 30 minutes, which beats the national average. The area draws people who work solid professional careers and want space to match—think three, four, or five-bedroom single-family homes on acreage, some with barns, ponds, and wildlife grazing the back forty. Rentals here skew pricey, but the real estate holds value. You're close enough to Lake Michigan beaches for a weekend trip, yet far enough out that you can actually hear yourself think.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 5.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 0.7 mi
- Shaggy Pines Dog Park: 5 min drive
- Quiggle Lake: 4 min drive
$621K median
- 21 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Whitneyville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,216/mo
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21 homes sold in Whitneyville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Jamnbean Coffee Company
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Shaggy Pines Dog Park
Playground
Quiggle Lake
East Paris Nature Park Trail
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36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Whitneyville 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 Whitneyville home (around $621,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $112k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,186 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,186/mo | $111,631 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,818/mo | $128,483 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,031/mo | $134,149 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$38K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$698K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Whitneyville, 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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Whitneyville 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(6)
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
Jamnbean Coffee Company
Café
Starbucks GRR Post Security atrium
Café
Starbucks
Café
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
JT's Pizza & Spirits
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
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Bike Path
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Bike Path
36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(7)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+4 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Whitneyville
- What do homes cost in Whitneyville?
- The median home value in Whitneyville is about $621,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whitneyville housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Whitneyville right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whitneyville?
- Whitneyville is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Whitneyville walkable?
- Whitneyville scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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