Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

Living in Grand Rapids PS

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 57
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 25
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Schools 15
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Residents

192k Population +6.5k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate22%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$781 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Grand Rapids PS

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Grand Rapids PS

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 20
Feb 26 2 14
Mar 34 2 7
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 4
Dec 29 3 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grand Rapids PS

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

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St Stephen School
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

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Aquinas College
2 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

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Metro Health Hospital
8 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI

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