Yankee Springs Highlands
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 6.8/10
Duck Lake sits practically at the edge of this area, just a fifth of a mile away, making water access one of the defining features of life out here. Roads wind through a platted subdivision where homes spread across the landscape with genuine space between them—the kind of setup that appeals to people who want land without being completely isolated from services. A restaurant is about a mile and a half down the road, and the nearest grocery store comes in at just over three miles, which means you're trading walkability for acreage and quieter surroundings. Payne Lake Public Access lies nearby at 1.6 miles if you're looking for additional recreation, while getting to Gerald R. Ford Airport takes roughly 24 minutes, and downtown Grand Rapids stretches about 36 minutes away—close enough for work or weekend plans without the constant hum of urban proximity.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.0 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
McDonald's
Payne Lake Public Access
Yankee Springs Township Park Playground
Cobb Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Yankee Springs Highlands 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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Yankee Springs Highlands 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
Payne Lake Public Access
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(2)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Yankee Springs Highlands
- How active is the Yankee Springs Highlands housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Yankee Springs Highlands right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Yankee Springs Highlands?
- Yankee Springs Highlands is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Yankee Springs Highlands walkable?
- Yankee Springs Highlands scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.