Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

Living in the Grand Rapids Metro Area

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 34
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 33
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Schools 45
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Residents

1.1M Population +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

$63k Median 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

$173k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$767 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

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St Anthony of Padua
4 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

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Aquinas College
9 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

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Metro Health Hospital
13 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area, MI

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