Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
Living in the Grand Rapids Metro Area
Bikeability32
Walkability34
Commute73
Public Transit29
Affordability72
Public Safety62
Airports21
Hospitals79
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation+290k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$176 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Grand Rapids Metro Area
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in the Grand Rapids Metro Area
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 20 |
Feb | 26 | 2 | 14 |
Mar | 34 | 2 | 8 |
Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 3 | 5 |
Dec | 29 | 3 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Grand Rapids Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
St Anthony of Padua
4 miles, SE
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
4 miles, E
West Catholic High School
4 miles, SE
West Side Christian School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
Grand Valley State University
8 miles, SW
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
8 miles, SE
Grace Christian University
9 miles, SE
Aquinas College
9 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
7 miles, SE
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
8 miles, SE
Metro Health Hospital
13 miles, S
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
17 miles, SE
Muskegon County Airport
25 miles, W
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
57 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
63 miles, E