Grand Rapids City, MI
Living in Grand Rapids City
Bikeability57
Walkability57
Commute85
Public Transit53
Affordability85
Public Safety38
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
198kPopulation+8k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
36%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate22%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$783Median Monthly Rent+$188 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grand Rapids City
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Grand Rapids City
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grand Rapids City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grand Rapids City, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grand Rapids City, MI
Catholic Central High School
1 miles, SW
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1 miles, E
Stepping Stones Montessori School
2 miles, N
St Stephen School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Grand Rapids City, MI
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
1 miles, W
Aquinas College
1 miles, E
Cornerstone University
3 miles, NE
Grace Christian University
3 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grand Rapids City, MI
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
0 miles, SW
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
1 miles, NW
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
5 miles, E
Metro Health Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Grand Rapids City, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
9 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
33 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
50 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
56 miles, E