Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI

Living in Baxter

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Bikeability 81
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Walkability 60
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 27
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Schools 1
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Residents

8.1k Population +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

$46k Median 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

$143k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$827 Median 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

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St Stephen School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI

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Aquinas College
1 miles, NE
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Calvin University
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI

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Metro Health Hospital
8 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI

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