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Gaines Charter Township
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI

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

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Gaines Charter Township is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 28,630. Gaines Charter Township is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Gaines Charter Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gaines Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gaines Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gaines Charter Township are highly rated.

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About Gaines Charter Township...
Population
28,630

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$238,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,042
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Gaines Charter Township

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,207
National
$69,021

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