Grand Haven charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18,494 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,265 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$329,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,146 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
3
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 24
Feb 2 14 26
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 5 39
Dec 3 19 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Grand Haven High School
1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Rosy Mound School
2 miles, N · 4.6star
Peach Plains School
3 miles, NE · 4.6star
Griffin Elementary School
3 miles, N · 4.6star

Colleges

Hope College
15 miles, S · 2.8star

Hospitals

Mercy Health Hackley Campus
16 miles, N · 5star
Holland Community Hospital
16 miles, S · 5star

Airports

Muskegon County Airport
12 miles, N · 1star