Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI

Living in Garfield Park

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 47
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 36
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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

30k Population +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

$41k Median 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

$95k Median Home Value -$3.4k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$738 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI

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Aquinas College
3 miles, NE
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Calvin University
4 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI

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Metro Health Hospital
6 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI

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