Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Living in Alger Heights
Bikeability51
Walkability38
Commute82
Public Transit49
Affordability100
Public Safety37
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black33%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent-$23 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alger Heights
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Alger Heights
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%
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 Alger Heights
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Lake Michigan Academy
2 miles, E
St Paul the Apostle School
2 miles, E
St Stephen School
2 miles, N
Our Savior Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Grace Christian University
3 miles, W
Calvin University
3 miles, E
Aquinas College
3 miles, N
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
3 miles, NW
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
4 miles, N
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
6 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
35 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
48 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
54 miles, E