Wyoming Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $290K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
The daily rhythm here centers on a school district that's rebuilt itself from the ground up—over $100 million in improvements have transformed classrooms, added secure entrances, and installed air-conditioned spaces across seven schools serving nearly 3,900 students. The district itself, formed in 1962 from a merger of three smaller systems, restructured again in 2012 to consolidate its high schools into one 10-12 campus, which shifted how families navigate their kids' education through town. What makes the routine feel different is the sheer density of immediate access: restaurants, groceries, and coffee shops are steps away, with 618 eateries and 108 grocery stores within a mile—you're not driving far for anything. Jackson Park sits an 8-minute walk off, and seven parks cluster within a mile, so after-school stops feel spontaneous rather than planned. Downtown Grand Rapids is 10 minutes away, Gerald R. Ford Airport about 21 minutes, which keeps the suburban feel intact without the isolation. Homes cluster in the $285K range, mostly ranch-style, and the district serves a broad cross-section of students across its schools. Transit access is immediate too—stops are right there—which adds to the lived texture of how families move through the week. It's the kind of place where the infrastructure has been visibly invested in and where convenience isn't something you have to seek out.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 0.8 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 12 min walk
- Kent Trails: 4 min drive
$290K median
- 369 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Wyoming Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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369 homes sold in Wyoming Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
Starbucks
+1 more
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Jackson Park
Unnamed playground
Lamar Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Burlingame (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Wyoming Public Schools 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 Wyoming Public Schools home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
6 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$524K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$142K
Median
Who actually lends in Wyoming Public Schools, 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.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Wyoming Public Schools 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(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Taco's El Caporal - Burlingame
Restaurant
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Gladiola Elementary School
School
West Elementary School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Wyoming Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Wyoming Public Schools?
- The median home value in Wyoming Public Schools is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wyoming Public Schools housing market?
- there are 66 homes for sale in Wyoming Public Schools right now, and 369 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wyoming Public Schools?
- Wyoming Public Schools is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Wyoming Public Schools walkable?
- Wyoming Public Schools scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.