City Intelligence

Grand Rapids, MI

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

83/ 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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Schools Near Grand Rapids

Schools in and around Grand Rapids, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (1)

William C Abney Academy Elementary

Middle Schools (15)

Breton Downs School

East Grand Rapids Middle School

Excel Charter Academy

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Hope Academy of West Michigan

Knapp Charter Academy

Lakeside School

Lighthouse Academy South Campus

Lighthouse Academy The Pier

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes

New Branches Charter Academy

PrepNet Virtual Academy

Ridge Park Charter Academy

River City Scholars Charter Academy

Vista Charter Academy

High Schools (4)

Covenant High School Grand Rapids

East Grand Rapids High School

NexTech High School

Wellspring Preparatory High School

Private Schools (20)

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY UPPER CAMPUS

ANCHORPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CONDUCTIVE LEARNING CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA

EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN

GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN ELEM SCH-EVERGREEN CAMPUS

GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

HOLY TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL

ISJ ACADEMY PK-8

ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GRAND RAPIDS

LAKE MICHIGAN ACADEMY

LIVING STONES ACADEMY

NORTH POINTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL

WEST MICHIGAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL

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.