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Ottawa Hills
  • Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
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Neighborhood
Grand Rapids

Ottawa Hills

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A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A minus
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    B+
Ottawa Hills is a neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a population of 1,727. Ottawa Hills is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Ottawa Hills offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Ottawa Hills there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Ottawa Hills and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Ottawa Hills are above average.
About Ottawa Hills...
Population
1,727
Neighborhood in
Grand Rapids
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$359,790
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,479
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    8%
  • Own
    92%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$135,891
National
$69,021
Families with Children
36%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    11%
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