Grand Rapids
- City in Michigan
City
Grand Rapids
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Michigan
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 520 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$143,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$925
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Grand Rapids Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Grand Rapids
Top Private Schools Near Grand Rapids
- grade A
Grand Rapids Christian High School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 226 reviews
- grade A
West Michigan Lutheran High School
- Rating 4.56 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A minus
The Potter's House Elementary and Middle School
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 14 reviews
- grade A minus
Catholic Central High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 131 reviews
- grade A minus
Northpointe Christian School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 81 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault426.2national 282.7
- Murder4national 6.1
- Rape71.4national 40.7
- Robbery135.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary294.8national 500.1
- Theft1,364.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft248.3national 284
Residents
Working in Grand Rapids
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$50,103
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Grand Rapids Reviews
Rating 4.26 out of 5 520 reviews
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Grand Rapids is okay if you like driving through downtown traffic and watching out for pedestrians. There’s always someone somewhere doing something. With the blue bridge lights, to people strolling through Rosa park circle, not to mention you might hear a concert or event down the way at Van Andel. It’s a very business, and family friendly place to start at. Even the options for college in the area are great! The school system well not so much. It definitely needs more improvement. Luckily there are top school of choice charter schools in or near the area that are tuition free! Housing and food seem to be affordable with the right job and nice in certain spots. Personally GR is perfect for a independent city person who’s ready for that busy loud life.
I really like how the city has lots of emphasis on the arts with things such as the ballet, symphony, civic theatre and so much more. I love the family feel and young and progressive aspect of Grand Rapids as well. Some of my favorite things to do are attend art prize with my friends and family and see whats going on at Rosa Parks circle because there is always something exciting happening there! The public schools have improved a lot over the years and the parks are very nice. I really appreciate the cleanliness of the city and kindness of the people in my city, it really means a lot to me.
Grand Rapids is a safe and friendly city to live in. There are unlimited resources for health, entertainment, housing, and transportation. It is famous for its brewery's and good eats. You'll never run out of bars to spice up the night. GR is also the host of Art Prize, one of many great attractions to its downtown area. There are many schooling options and has one of the top community colleges around. I loved my education here in Grand Rapids and couldn't have imagined needed more. This is the perfect city for shoppers! This city continues to develop- providing more and more sufficient places to live. It has many concert venues to attend as well. This is an accepting community that makes a point of inclusion for all groups of people. This place is the perfect combination of a lively city and a rural scene. I am very grateful to have grown up in this city.