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East Grand Rapids, MI
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East Grand Rapids, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is East Grand Rapids a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% 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 $648,391. 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 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.