At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$33,223 per capita
Home Value
$159,800
Zillow: $263,161
Median Rent
$903/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Rapids a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Rapids residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Rapids is $159,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,161. Median rent is $903/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
28.4% of adults in Grand Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Rapids has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population985
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$33,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,800
Rent$903
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$263,161
Housing Units463
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation668 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Rapids was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.