The township is the location of Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

[7] The township is situated in the southeastern section of Kent County, approximately 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Grand Rapids.

Caledonia Community Schools serves the southern portion of the township.

Most of the township is served by Forest Hills Public Schools, and Lowell Area Schools serves a small eastern portion of the township.

[8] West Michigan Aviation Academy is a charter high school located within the township.

16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.