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Grant, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Newaygo County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,146 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $25,880 per capita
$158,600 Home Value $254,228 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,457 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Grant, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$25,880 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
44% below
Zillow: $254,228
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
70% below
1,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Grant Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
56%
Rent
82%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grant a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grant residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,880. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grant is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,228. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.5% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Grant reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,457/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Grant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grant has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,146
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$25,880
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$950
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$254,228
Housing Units486
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property1,457/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary224/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation835 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Grant was founded in 1893.
The median home in Grant was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.