Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Living in Baxter
Bikeability81
Walkability60
Commute86
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety29
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges27
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Schools1
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Residents
8.1kPopulation+598 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black38%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation4%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$827Median Monthly Rent+$231 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier74%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baxter
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Baxter
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump36%
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 Baxter
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
St Stephen School
1 miles, E
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Catholic Central High School
1 miles, W
Plymouth Christian High School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College
1 miles, NE
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
1 miles, NW
Cornerstone University
3 miles, NE
Calvin University
3 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
1 miles, NW
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
2 miles, NW
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
4 miles, E
Metro Health Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
8 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
33 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
50 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
55 miles, E