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Madison Area
  • Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
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Neighborhood
Grand Rapids

Madison Area

#19 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Grand Rapids
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    A+
Madison Area is a neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a population of 5,589. Madison Area is in Kent County. Living in Madison Area offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Madison Area there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Madison Area and residents tend to be liberal.
About Madison Area...
Population
5,589
Neighborhood in
Grand Rapids
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$140,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,107
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    57%
  • Own
    43%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$43,116
National
$69,021
Families with Children
39%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    11%
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