Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI

Living in Alger Heights

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 38
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 37
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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

17k Population -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

$52k Median 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

$128k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$608 Median 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

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St Stephen School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI

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Calvin University
3 miles, E
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Aquinas College
3 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI

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Airports

Airports near Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI

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