City Intelligence

Thinking About The Grand Rapids, MI Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Grand Rapids. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

85/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+

Population

112,465

Median Home

$250K

Median Income

$71K

Zip Codes Covered

3

With a population of 112,465, Grand Rapids is a large MI city. Median household income is $71K with homes valued around $250K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Grand Rapids, MI. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$250K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

55%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Grand Rapids, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

49504

Area Stats

Pop: 40,686

Home Value: $203K

49503

Area Stats

Pop: 37,471

Home Value: $204K

49546

Area Stats

Pop: 34,308

Home Value: $355K

Grand Rapids Area Map

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Livability Grades

How Grand Rapids stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Grand Rapids and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.