Michigan · Metropolitan Area
East Grand Rapids is a small city in Michigan with a population of 11,394. Residents earn $168,487 per year, which is 124% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Grand Rapids receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Grand Rapids stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Grand Rapids is $168,487, which is significantly higher than the national average — 124% above $75,149. This places East Grand Rapids among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in East Grand Rapids is $488,500, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
East Grand Rapids is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,212 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
East Grand Rapids is a highly educated community — 82.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
East Grand Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 74.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $168,487 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,756 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,052 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,090 |
| County GDP | $2,329M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.89% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $488,500 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $648,391 |
| Median List Price | $889,000 |
| Median List Price | $889,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $309 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,845 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.89% |
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.2% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 26.5/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,211.8/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,017.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9466°N, 85.6068°W |
| County FIPS | 26067 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 82.6% |
| 145% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,889/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |