Ferrysburg, Michigan · ZIP 49456

Ferrysburg — ZIP 49456

Ferrysburg (49456) scores 72/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $425K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100

Avg math proficiency62%

Avg reading proficiency73%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$425K

Median rent$1,942/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$425K

Median Rent

$1,942/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,782

Violent Crime

739

Property Crime

2,043

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ottawa County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Holmes Elementary School	PK–04	409	87%	87%
Jeffers Elementary School	PK–04	379	82%	77%
Spring Lake Intermediate School	05–09	330	67%	73%
Spring Lake Middle School	07–08	345	63%	74%
Spring Lake High School	09–12	795	62%	77%
Lake Hills Elementary School	PK–04	273	62%	77%
Walden Green Montessori	KG–08	251	37%	62%
West MI Academy of Arts and Academics	KG–08	371	33%	53%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,972

Median Income

$93K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

46.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49456 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49456 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49456 is approximately $425K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49456 in Ferrysburg has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.