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East Grand Rapids

#1 in Best Places to Live in Grand Rapids Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    East Grand Rapids is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 11,493. East Grand Rapids is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in East Grand Rapids offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Grand Rapids there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in East Grand Rapids and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in East Grand Rapids are highly rated.
    About East Grand Rapids...
    Population
    11,493

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $325,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,489
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    East Grand Rapids Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      228.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,388.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      42%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in East Grand Rapids

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,180
    National
    $55,322
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    East Grand Rapids Reviews

    19 reviews
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    AMAZING LITTLE TOWN!! I have lived here all my life and I couldn't think of anywhere else to live in Michigan. Everyone knows everyone else your super close with your neighbors and block. The East stereotypes aren't really that amazing though. People in other towns call us the stuck-up rich kids because the houses are big and expensive. You're super close to downtown EGR almost wherever you live. There are a few stores including Starbucks, Kilwins, A grocery store, Restaurants, and an Athleta. There are lots more but those are the most popular. We also have a local hot dog and fries shop called Crazy Charlie's which has amazing food and I highly recommend. (Can be busy because kids walk there after school). All the schools (middle and High) are less than a 5-minute walk to all these places. There is little to no crime. Overall I highly recommened raising your family in East.
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    Nice to find a town in GR that actually has a downtown. Like many cities, it has its share of mall sprawl without much to cement an area so EGR is sort of an anomaly in that regard. We moved to EGR from Chicago and found it very cliquey if you didn't grow up there or weren't Dutch. LOTS of EGR legacy families buying their parents homes or living down the street. Taxes are heavy duty which is the cost of entry for great schools.
    Very good school system, though students can be stuck up/preppy. Nice community. Not diverse. It is very much a bubble which can be somewhat suffocating.