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A friendly, central suburb in Kentwood
Glenwood Forest highlights why Kentwood is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Residents of this quiet suburb enjoy walkable streets, friendly neighbors and a central location. “I like it here, and I like all my neighbors,” says John Lewis, owner of a local business, John’s Windshield Repair, and a Glenwood Forest resident of 24 years. “I would call it a quiet but friendly neighborhood. Traffic is never bad. It’s in a great location with Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Lansing areas an hour's drive away.” Glenwood Forest is home to schools, a park and a small shopping area, putting most suburban conveniences within arm’s reach.
Late midcentury charm along quiet streets
While each winding street of Glenwood Forest isn’t lined by a sidewalk, the roads are quiet enough for residents to enjoy carefree strolls. Even on the neighborhood’s outskirts, mature trees buffer the noise from higher trafficked roads. Some of Glenwood Forest’s houses date back to the 1950s, but for the most part, these ranch-style and split-level homes cropped up between the ‘60s and ‘70s. This is reflected in the area’s simple, charming, homey midcentury architecture and common features like driveways and two-car garages. That said, new construction properties are joining the neighborhood, introducing the New Traditional style to Glenwood Forest. List prices start around $230,000 for, say, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ‘50s charmer. Prices cap at about $500,000, which is in the ballpark for a larger newly constructed home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. As for multifamily properties, apartment complexes lie south of 60th Street.
Glenwood Elementary and Brookwood Elementary
Served by Kentwood Public Schools, Glenwood Forest has two elementary schools right in the neighborhood. On the west side, and attended by students living on the west side, is Glenwood Elementary, rated with a B-plus on Niche. Attended by east-side students and located on the neighborhood’s east side is Brookwood Elementary, rated B on Niche. Academic pathways meet at Valleywood Middle School, rated C-plus on Niche, before students move on to East Kentwood Freshman Campus for ninth grade, rated B on Niche. Their last stop on this K-12 line is East Kentwood High. This high school is ranked No. 5 on Niche’s list of standout high schools in Michigan and has an A rating. Students here can enrich their school days with a variety of extracurriculars, such as team sports like football and volleyball, and clubs for various interests like graphic design, skiing and e-sports.
Jaycee Park
“A lot of well-maintained parks are close by for cookouts and playgrounds or dog walks,” Lewis says. “There are some great golf courses around, and a very nice municipal course is 10 minutes away.” In the center of Glenwood Forest is Jaycee Park, a heavily wooded community green space with plentiful outdoor activities. It’s not only a great place to stop for a picnic, but it features three different playgrounds and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course that winds through the woods. “You also have Lake Michigan 45 minutes away with 3 large beaches — Holland, Grand Haven, and Muskegon — and some smaller ones,” Lewis says. More trailways lie south. Local bikers hop on the Fred Meijer M-6 Trail, a paved pathway with multiple trailheads that run alongside Highway 6.
Conveniences along Kalamazoo Avenue
Running errands is a breeze from Glenwood Forest. “Walmart Super Center, Meijer and Family Fare are all 5 minutes away,” Lewis says. Heading south on Kalamazoo Avenue takes residents to a commercial center just outside the neighborhood. However, for a bite to eat, residents don’t even have to leave the neighborhood. Cabaña Tres Amigos is a popular spot tucked into Glenwood Forest’s east side, serving delectable Tex-Mex dishes.
Kentwood’s annual tree lighting
Every December, Kentwood has an annual tree lighting ceremony at the Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch Library, located northeast of Glenwood Forest. Folks come for the tree lighting event and stay for the carriage rides, holiday music and luminary walk. The event features children’s activities, such as take-home craft kits and photos with Santa.
Highway 6 and Highway 131
State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 131 are the main commuter routes for Glenwood Forest residents. It’s about a 9-mile drive to downtown Grand Rapids from the heart of the neighborhood. Kentwood is a rather car-dependent area, but residents can still ride The Rapid, the Grand Rapids Metro Area’s public transit system.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Rondo Street Station
Jaycee Park
Creekside Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
East-West Trail
Pinewood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Summerwood Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
15 min drive
Bus
Eastern & Bellewood (Nb)
Bus
Ridgebrook & 60th (Nb)
Bus
60th & Ridgebrook (Eb)
Bus
Eastern & 59th (Nb)
Bus
60th & Kentwood Community Church (Wb)
Bus
Kalamazoo & Christie (Sb)
Bus
60th & Kalamazoo (Eb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ridgebrook
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ridgebrook, Kentwood sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ridgebrook, Kentwood over the last 12 months is $313,762, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,178
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,453
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,808
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
119''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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