At a Glance
Median Income
$60,665
$39,963 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
Zillow: $389,453
Median Rent
$961/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Grand Haven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Haven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Haven residents earn a median household income of $60,665 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,963. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Haven is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,453. Median rent is $961/month, with 29.8% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Grand Haven reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,551/100K. The murder rate is 9.0/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Grand Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Haven has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,966
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,917/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,665
Per Capita$39,963
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A
Home Value$242,400
Rent$961
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$389,453
Housing Units5,907
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property1,551/100K
Murder9.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Grand Haven was founded in 1867.
The median home in Grand Haven was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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