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Grand Rapids, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
197,768 Population 4,416/sq mi density
$65,526 Median Income $33,953 per capita
$225,500 Home Value $296,961 Zillow
$1,191 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr
637 Violent Crime/100K 1,908 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,526 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
637 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Rapids, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,526
13% below
$33,953 per capita
Home Value
$225,500
20% below
Zillow: $296,961
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
2% above
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
637/100K
68% above
1,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
245 sunny days/yr

How Grand Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
80%
Rent
102%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
168%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Rapids a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Rapids residents earn a median household income of $65,526 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,953. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% 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 Grand Rapids is $225,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,961. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 30.1% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Grand Rapids reports 637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,908/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.

Education

40.1% of adults in Grand Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Rapids has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population197,768
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,416/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,526
Per Capita$33,953
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,500
Rent$1,191
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$296,961
Housing Units84,159
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent637/100K
Property1,908/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault426/100K
Burglary295/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days245/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation745 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations77
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Grand Rapids was founded in 1826.
The median home in Grand Rapids was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.