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East Grand Rapids
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI

Report Card

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade A+
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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East Grand Rapids is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 11,381. 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 rural 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

About East Grand Rapids...
Population
11,381

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$409,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,636
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    5%
  • Own
    95%
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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 expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    16.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    57.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    98.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,294.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    132.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    18%
  • 10-17 years
    15%
  • 18-24 years
    3%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    42%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in East Grand Rapids

Jobs
grade A+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$145,000
National
$69,021

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