City
- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC-
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$113,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$806
National
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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
- A+
Northern High School
- Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- 8-12
- 67 reviews
- A+
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- PK, K-5
- A
Northern Hills Middle School
- Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- 7-8
- 4 reviews
- A
Goodwillie Environmental School
- Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- 5-7
- 10 reviews
- A
Collins Elementary School
- Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- PK, K-4
Top Private Schools in Grand Rapids
- A
Grand Rapids Christian High School
- Private School
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 9-12
- 193 reviews
- A
Catholic Central High School
- Private School
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 9-12
- 111 reviews
- A-
Northpointe Christian School
- Private School
- Grand Rapids, MI
- PK, K-12
- 57 reviews
- A-
West Catholic High School
- Private School
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 9-12
- 163 reviews
- B
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
- Private School
- Grand Rapids, MI
- K-12
- 21 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$42,019
National
$55,322Children
21%
Grand Rapids Reviews
329 reviews
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Always something to do, very safe; I love it here! There are so many coffee shops and restaurants to go to during the day, the libraries are amazing and always holding events, there are community events all the time, big-name concerts at VanAndel, sports events, smaller concerts at little coffee shop/smaller venue locations, bars and dancing at night, safe to walk around, great schools, close enough to Lake Michigan (only about a 40 minute drive). Always something to do and it's a great environment for raising a family.
I was born in Grand Rapids in Spectrum Health hospital. I think Grand Rapids is a beautiful city with many opportunities to come. I graduated from the Grand Rapids Public schools. Throughout all the time I have lived here, it is evident that Grand Rapids had developed tremendously! However, there are still some problems that must be solved, one, for example, the Heart side community
Grand Rapids is the perfect combination of family friendly with the college scene. There are beautiful, manicured suburban areas with parks and lovely restaurants and shows, but also the urban college setting of downtown with bars, festivals, concerts, hockey games, breweries, etc. Every year another place new comes around! There are little pocket sectors of the town with different cultural niche's and all sorts of things to explore. The downtown market is also great for any day. They have groceries, restaurants, flea markets, cooking classes, and bars!