Jenison, Michigan · ZIP 49428

Jenison — ZIP 49428

Jenison (49428) scores 70/100 — 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 $372K.

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 index75/100

Avg math proficiency55%

Avg reading proficiency68%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$372K

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

$372K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 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
Rosewood School	KG–06	481	62%	69%
Bauerwood School	KG–06	480	61%	73%
Pinewood School	KG–06	320	60%	65%
Jenison Junior High School	07–08	754	59%	60%
Jenison High School	09–12	1,506	55%	67%
JIA Elementary	PK–05	83	55%	85%
Sandy Hill School	KG–06	402	53%	66%
Bursley School	KG–06	404	51%	58%
Jenison Innovation Academy	06–12	159	42%	67%

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

28,090

Median Income

$100K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49428 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 49428 has a school score of 75/100. 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 49428 is approximately $372K. 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 49428 in Jenison has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. 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.