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
Strong across most livability factors.
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 StatsPop: 40,686
Home Value: $203K
49503
Area StatsPop: 37,471
Home Value: $204K
49546
Area StatsPop: 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.
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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.