Grandville, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Grandville is a small city in Michigan with a population of 16,135. Residents earn $78,551 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
16,135 Population 2,226/sq mi density
$78,551 Median Income $38,998 per capita
$251,100 Home Value $348,819 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
183 Violent Crime/100K 4,334 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,551 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$251,100 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,551
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $251,100
11% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 183/100K
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.0%
22% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,112
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Grandville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,135
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,226/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,551
Per Capita$38,998
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,346M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$251,100
Rent$1,112
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$348,819

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property4,334/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary398/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation630 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Is Grandville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grandville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Grandville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grandville is $78,551, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grandville is $251,100, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Grandville is below the national average at 183 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,334 per 100,000, 121% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Grandville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 74.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Grandville has a population of 16,135 with a density of 2,226 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 5.6% Black.

Population

16,135
Total Population
2,226
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grandville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grandville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grandville is $78,551, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Grandville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,551
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,998
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$75,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,064
County GDP$2,346M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare91
Retail128
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,128
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Grandville is $251,100, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,112 (4% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $348,819.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$251,100
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$348,819
Median List Price$357,449

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$357,449
$/Sq Ft$236
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio100.7%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,112
4% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,802

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,128
75% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
In Grandville, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grandville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access58.1%
Healthcare Facilities91
Grandville has a violent crime rate of 183 per 100,000 residents, 52% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,334 per 100,000 (121% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Grandville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent183.2/100K
52% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape56.9/100K
Robbery50.5/100K
Assault75.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,333.5/100K
121% above US avg
Burglary398.0/100K
Theft3,859.8/100K
Vehicle Theft75.8/100K
Arson6.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Grandville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall74.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density2,226/sq mi
Coordinates42.9005°N, 85.7521°W
County FIPS26015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.0%
22% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.23
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,226/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations20
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants76
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Work from Home10.6%

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