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Ravenna, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,472 Population 1,237/sq mi density
$73,233 Median Income $31,673 per capita
$191,300 Home Value $286,347 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 41.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
2,174 Violent Crime/100K 53,623 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,233 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,174 violent crimes/100K (472% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ravenna, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,233
3% below
$31,673 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
32% below
Zillow: $286,347
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
41.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,174/100K
472% above
53,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Ravenna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
68%
Rent
70%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
572%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ravenna 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

Ravenna residents earn a median household income of $73,233 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,673. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ravenna is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,347. Median rent is $809/month, with 41.4% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Ravenna reports 2,174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 472% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 53,623/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Ravenna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ravenna 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

Population1,472
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,233
Per Capita$31,673
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent$809
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$286,347
Housing Units522
Rent Burden41.4%

Crime

F
Violent2,174/100K
Property53,623/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,630/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation680 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Ravenna was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.