Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Living in Garfield Park
Bikeability62
Walkability47
Commute73
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety36
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+22 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black21%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value-$3.4k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Park
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Garfield Park
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump38%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Park
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
San Juan Diego Academy
2 miles, W
West Michigan Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
Anchorpoint Christian School
2 miles, SW
Catholic Central High School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Grace Christian University
1 miles, W
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
3 miles, N
Aquinas College
3 miles, NE
Calvin University
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
2 miles, N
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
3 miles, N
Metro Health Hospital
6 miles, SW
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
8 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
33 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
48 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
55 miles, E