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Norton Shores
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
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Norton Shores

  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
  • Rating 3.75 out of 5  55 reviews

    Report Card

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

    Norton Shores is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 25,000. Norton Shores is in Muskegon County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Norton Shores offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Norton Shores there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Norton Shores and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Norton Shores are highly rated.

    About

    About Norton Shores...
    Population
    25,000

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,000
    National $303,400
    Median Rent
    $1,286
    National $1,348
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Norton Shores Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      146.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      55.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      19.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      170.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,978.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      162.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  14%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      national  28%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Norton Shores

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,390
    National $78,538

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