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Grand Rapids
  • City in Michigan
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Grand Rapids

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade B
    4. Nightlife
      grade A
    5. Good for Families
      grade B+
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade A

    Grand Rapids is a city in Michigan with a population of 197,858. Grand Rapids is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Grand Rapids offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grand Rapids there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grand Rapids and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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    About Grand Rapids...
    Population
    197,858

    Home Listings

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,013
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      728.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      8.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      74.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      146.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      282.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,770.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      286.9
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Grand Rapids

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,385
    National
    $69,021

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