Glenside is a nook of suburban, single-family homes no more than 2 miles from the boating of Muskegon Lake and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Gary Courser, the president of the Glenside Neighborhood Association, said he and his wife fell in love with the neighborhood when shopping for a home in 2016. “We drove through and saw people out walking their dogs, the yards were nice and people just seemed to be genuinely happy,” says Courser. “It felt warm and safe, and we weren’t wrong after moving here.” That sense of community extends to the neighborhood park, where residents come together for events throughout the year. Neighbors are kept up to date on what’s going on in Glenside with a flyer that’s hand-delivered to each house. And with one main road on the south side of the neighborhood, people have easy access to stores, restaurants and entertainment.
A street lined with Cape Cod homes in the Glenside neighborhood.
This street of smaller ranch homes look beautiful in the fall foliage.
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Mid-century single-family homes
Glenside is made up of ranch-style homes and Cape Cods, with some Colonial Revivals mixed in, built on lots ranging from a tenth of an acre to a full acre. “Buying a house in Glenside is like buying a blue-chip stock,” says David Medendorp, a local broker of The Medendorp Real Estate Group. “It’s a very solid market. The homes were built before 1950 and they’re maintained at a very high level.” The reason the homes are so well-maintained is a mix of neighborhood pride and friendly competition. “We do a yard beautification contest every year,” says Courser, “And that inspires people to keep their yards looking nice.” Homes can range anywhere from 700 to 3,100 square feet, selling for $150,000 to $350,000, aligning with the citywide median of $220,000. The neighborhood is full of mature trees, which connects the residents with nature, whether relaxing in their backyards or walking on the sidewalk to McGraft Park, less than 1 mile away from every home.
Small family homes, perfect for young families, are abundant in Glenside.
There are many well-maintained Cape Cod-style homes in Glenside.
Ranches are another common home style found in Glenside.
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Pickleball, shuffleboard and curling at McGraft Park
While at the edge of the neighborhood geographically, McGraft Park is a center for community recreation. The 92 acres are full of mature trees that serve as obstacles for the disc golf course. There are 10 pickleball courts, 20 shuffleboard courts, a basketball court, softball field and two playgrounds. Perhaps the most unusual feature is the synthetic curling rink, which doesn’t require ice. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy being enveloped by the park’s greenery, along with its kayak launch and fishing spots in Ruddiman Creek, which leads to Muskegon Lake. Boaters are frequently out on Muskegon Lake, where there are no speed restrictions. It feeds into Lake Michigan, which is lined with sandy beaches, including Pere Marquette Park.
Sherman Boulevard has some opportunities for entertainment. Sherman Bowling Center is more than just a place to bowl and play arcade games. It’s where people go for a good laugh at the Back Alley Comedy Club. There’s also Bat ‘n Club, which has two miniature golf courses with jungle and country themes along with four batting cages.
McGraft Park includes a large playground for children in Glenside.
A man practices his drive at McGraft Park's disc golf course.
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High school football state champions
Glenside is served by Muskegon Public Schools, which has a school choice program for elementary students. Those who don’t choose an elementary school are zoned to Bunker Elementary, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. They’ll go on to Charles Hackley Middle School, which was built in 2023 with its first school year starting in 2024. Because the school is so new, it does not have a Niche score yet. Students continue to Muskegon High School, which gets a C grade. The high school is notable for its football program, which won the Division II state championship in 2023.
Muskegon High School has earned a C+ on Niche.com.
Charles Hackley Middle School is a public school with a C_ rating on Niche.com.
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Summer concert series and other community events at McGraft Park
McGraft Park has a bandshell used for events put on by the city, such as the McGraft Park Summer Concert Series. “They try to please different crowds,” says Mendendorp. “They’ll do ‘60s music one week, '70s the next, then some polka.” The Glenside Neighborhood Association also puts on events at the park’s community center, including an Easter egg hunt, a Halloween party and a holiday celebration with Santa. “We throw all kinds of events and we have such an amazing turnout,” says Courser. “If we need baked goods or anything, people are stepping up and volunteering and contributing. It’s awesome when you have a community that cares.” The Fourth of July is also a special occasion. The neighborhood association and volunteers walk the streets and plant American flags in each yard, and the flags stay there for the rest of the month.
Muskegon hosts a pair lighthouses at Pere Marquette Park along Lake Michigan near Glenside.
A 3.5-mile drive to downtown Muskegon
Muskegon Area Transit bus service operates on Glenside Boulevard. It’s about a 3.5-mile trip to downtown Muskegon, which doesn’t include any highway travel. Both Interstate 96 and U.S. 31 are about 5 miles away. Muskegon County Airport is also about 6 miles away with Southern Airways Express flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 55 miles away for a wider selection of airline destinations.
Shopping and dining on Sherman Boulevard
There are dozens of restaurants to choose from in and near Glenside on Sherman Boulevard. The Glenside Pub is most notable for its pizza and has been serving the community since 1984. Locals can head to Skeetown Tavern to enjoy Mexican food, cocktails and live music. Nauty’s is right next door offering a dive bar atmosphere with karaoke nights. There are a few grocery stores about 1 mile east on Sherman Boulevard, including Aldi and Gordon Food Service Store. Locals can also grab Mexican products at Supermercado San Jose. For other essentials there’s a Family Dollar, Dollar Tree and The Home Depot.
Aldi is located minutes from Glenside and offers a large selection of discounted grocery items.
The Glenside Pub is a family pizza parlor located in the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
McGraft Park
Marsh Field
Beachwood Park
The Hidden Park
Pere Marquette Park
Norman F Kruse Park
St Joseph Park
Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glenside
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenside, Muskegon sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenside, Muskegon over the last 12 months is $237,000, up 19% from the median 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,024
Median Age
48
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,932
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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