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Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Grand Rapids a Good Place to Live?
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.