East Grand Rapids, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
11,394 Population 3,889/sq mi density
$168,487 Median Income $73,756 per capita
$488,500 Home Value $686,439 Zillow
$1,845 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,084 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$168,487 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$488,500 home value, $1,845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.6% bachelor's degree or higher

East Grand Rapids, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$168,487
124% above
$73,756 per capita
Home Value
$488,500
73% above
Zillow: $686,439
Median Rent
$1,845/mo
59% above
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,084/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.6%
145% above
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How East Grand Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Grand Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
224%
Home Value
173%
Rent
159%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
245%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Grand Rapids a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Grand Rapids residents earn a median household income of $168,487 , which is 124% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Grand Rapids is $488,500 , 73% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $686,439. Median rent is $1,845/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

East Grand Rapids reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,084/100K.

Education

82.6% of adults in East Grand Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Grand Rapids has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,394
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$168,487
Per Capita$73,756
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$488,500
Rent$1,845
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$686,439
Housing Units3,893
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,084/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation772 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.6%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+44.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in East Grand Rapids was built in 1955.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.