2023 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids

#1 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Fulton Heights

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Great neighborhood full of friendly people. Very walkable to everything you could possibly need… grocery store, farmers market, coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, boutiques, church, private....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,515,

#2 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Heritage Hill

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the beautiful historical homes however the heritage hill association is very strict on exterior repairs. The crime is also increasing..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,018,

#3 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Midtown

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,272,

#4 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Heartside-Downtown

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Heartside is a diversely urban area with worlds of potential. On the corner of Cherry and Division, you have one of our oldest homeless shelters as well as some of our newest and nicest apartments....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,610,

#5 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

East Hills

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says It has gotten a lot better then it used to be. There are of advantages that make a great place..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,619,

#6 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Belknap Lookout

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says After close to 8 years in the neighborhood, it's relatively charming and safe.Even though it's close to a highway and right above downtown, you feel as though you are in a bubble in this neighborhood.Most of the people that you'll run into vary between college students, hospital workers, industry workers (Bar & Downtown), upper class condo owners on Fairfield Ave., and occasionally those living...Recently many of the houses have been bought up and rented out/tore down for further development. Belknap Lookout has often been compared to a lesser Heritage Hill, and has recently been for either...I've never really experienced any crimes or issues such as that. You'll have occasional car break ins, or drunken homeless coming in from downtown, or people doing whatever in the parks nearby at...This place was my home for many years. I love it..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,878,

#7 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Eastown

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Eastown. It's a beautiful neighborhood with kind neighbors and easy walkability. There are lots of great local businesses nearby, and many of the folks who live here are community-oriented. A....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 6,385,

#8 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Highland Park

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,348,

#9 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Alger Heights

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Alger is such a special place to live -- it truly reminds me of a small town in the middle of a big city. Neighbors are respectful, down to earth, and there is such a "community" feel. I get many....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,943,

#10 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Eastgate

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,574,

#11 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

South East Community Association (SECA)

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Helen Devos Children's hospital provides the best care..

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 4,731,

#12 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Creston

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I love the area I live in. The elementary school is 2 blocks away and close to home to where I can trust my children to walk home on days I am running late. My neighbors are very close and we....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 30,260,

#13 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Madison Area

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 5,589,

#14 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

North East Citizens Action

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

61 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Everywhere has some crime; fortunately we have relatively little..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 11,973,

#15 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

John Ball Area Neighbors (JBAN)

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says As a young woman, I liked the area. Close to downtown and shops, close to freeways, I could walk to downtown if I wanted. I really liked the location..

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 6,602,

#16 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

West Grand

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says The West Grand neighborhood, in my opinion, has all you need for life within reach, especially with the construction of the new Meijer store happening. It has some great bars/breweries, corner....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 15,946,

#17 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Garfield Park

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 19,104,

#18 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Michigan Oaks

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,419,

#19 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Roosevelt Park

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Population: 6,389,

#20 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Ottawa Hills

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a very nice neighborhood to live in and is right next to Martin Luther King Jr Park! MLK park has events all throughout summer and is a great spot to have fun and relax..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,727,

#21 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Fuller Avenue

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,895,

#22 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

South East End

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I love Grand Rapids! There are many great neighborhoods. There are a lot of local businesses/shops/restaurants. Great atmosphere and an awesome downtown area. Close to parks too. Within driving....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 9,273,

#23 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

John Ball Park

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Not much going on here.

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,067,

#24 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Millbrook

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Grand Rapids has a nice downtown area that is easy to go to, little traffic. We're close to many beaches/lakes. Very safe area for everyone. Good weather, moderate. Beautiful scenery..

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Population: 3,292,

#25 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Grand Rapids.

Ridgemoor

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Seems like the cops are doing a good job..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 7,455,