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Residential life near Grand Rapids
As the flat streets of Burlingame Heights unfold on the outskirts of Grand Rapids, the Michigan neighborhood offers a residential atmosphere populated by ranch homes, parks and locally-established restaurants. Situated between the shopping hub of 28th Street and the Prairie Parkway, the Grand River isn’t too far to the northwest and numerous nearby parks are a short drive away. “I’m very familiar with the streets and homes,” says Sarah Takens, a Realtor with RE/MAX of Grand Rapids. “I love telling stories of the parks and attractions around the city, and I share childhood stories while touring the homes I grew up playing in and around.”
Smaller bungalows and Cape Cods are almost as common as ranch homes in Burlingame Heights.
Hike along the trails of Prairie Park in the Burlingame Heights neighborhood.
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Multi-level homes amongst ranch residences
Many of the homes along Burlingame Heights’ streets lie on similar properties, with wide driveways and sidewalks near their base running along the flat streets. Spacious ranch homes with attached garages can be found here, as well as the occasional cul-de-sac and some multi-level homes with additional space on the property for breathing room. Prices in Burlingame Heights typically range from around $150,000 to $300,000, and alongside the ranch homes there’s also occasional bungalows and Cape Cods. Individual flair on the properties include brick or siding, as well as colorful exteriors beaming outward.
Beautiful brick ranch homes are the majority style found in Burlingame Heights.
There a few streets in Burlingame Heights where two story split level homes can be found.
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A quartet of schools for education
Gladiola Elementary School is where students can begin their education in Burlingame Heights, scoring a B-minus with Niche and enrolling up through fourth grade. Wyoming Intermediate School receives a C-plus and is the site of grades five through six, while Wyoming Junior High School scores a B-minus and spans seventh through ninth grades. Wyoming High School also garners a B-minus rating, offering a Middle College program and athletics like basketball, bowling and wrestling.
Kids in Burlingame Heights can attend Wyoming High School and earn college credits.
Gladiola Elementary School is on Gladiola Ave in Wyoming, MI.
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Parks with sports fields
Prairie Park, located just across the southern boundary, is where the only skate park in the area is located. Along with ramps and rails to do stunts on, visitors can find a playground and a picnic shelter for days outdoors. To the northwest, Lamar Park offers a splash pad, athletic fields and disc golf amenities, as well as a pier for fishing and a path circling its pond. As for the northeastern direction from Burlingame Heights, Pinery Park’s walking trail loop is a hallmark of the area, and it also features baseball fields that host Little League games.
Lamar Park on Porter St.
Pinery Park has long trails for walking or bike riding.
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Longtime restaurants and supermarkets
Residents of Burlingame Heights can grab a bite to eat at Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano, which holds its place in the community as a gathering spot in high regard. Other establishments in the neighborhood include Marge’s Donut Den, Maya Mexican Grill and Bar and Frankie V’s Sicilian Bar and Grille. Russ’ Restaurants has a location in the Wyoming region as well, located in the northwest area of Burlingame Heights and in operation for nearly 100 years. Fresh produce can be selected from the shelves of the Family Fare Supermarket, gourmet candies are found at Albertus Koeze & Co. and Supermercado La Esmerelda is a popular supermarket and taqueria in the neighborhood. 28th Street is where residents will find most of the area’s convenience stores and shops.
Lindo Mexico on 28th Street is a popular authentic Mexican restaurant in Burlingame Heights.
Grocery Store
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Emporiums and shopping plazas
Flora like flowers and Christmas trees are available at Flowerland, and just down 28th Street residents can find the Wyoming Village Shopping Center, which has a Dollar Tree and local horror establishment The Haunt. Just across Michael Avenue is the Rogers Plaza Town Center, where shoppers can find car parts at its AutoZone or tools at the Harbor Freight. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stocks general needs on its floor, and visitors can also pick up clothes at the Ross Dress for Less and exercise at the Planet Fitness.
Rodgers Plaza is a small indoor mall on 28th St found in Burlingame Heights.
The Village Inn Plaza on 28th Street offers everything in Burlingame Heights.
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Getting around the Grand Rapids area
Highway 131 runs the entirety of Michigan, running north and south in the western half of the state and connecting Burlingame Heights residents with other major areas like Kalamazoo and Portage. Getting on the highway is a few minutes’ drive to the east down 28th Street, and public transportation is available by riding the Rapid bus line. The neighborhood community also retains its charm despite being close to the highway. “The pinnacle of Burlingame Heights and the rest of Wyoming is along its residential streets,” Takens says. “Wyoming truly is one of the most diverse, interesting melting pots of people in the suburbs of Grand Rapids.”
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Parks in this Area
Lamar Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Pinery Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Prairie Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Trails
Wyoming Veterans Memorial Garden
Trails
Jackson Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Gerald R Ford International
24 min drive
Bus
Prairie & Byron Center (Wb)
Bus
Prairie & Prairie Creek Apartments (Wb)
Bus
Prairie & Nursery (Wb)
Bus
28th & Byron Center (Eb)
Bus
Michael & Prairie (Sb)
Bus
Prairie & Boone (Wb)
Bus
Burlingame & Prairie (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Burlingame Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burlingame Heights, Wyoming sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Burlingame Heights, Wyoming over the last 12 months is $254,386, up 10% 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
4,256
Median Age
33
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,627
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,591
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
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®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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