2019 Best Neighborhoods to Live in the Grand Rapids AreaAbout this List

Ottawa Hills

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A+

• B+

• 3,785 Population

Eastgate

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A+

• B-

• 9,462 Population

Eastown

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 10

Current Resident: Eastown is an aesthetically pleasing corner of Grand Rapids. Restaurants, shops, coffee houses, and bars are found throughout this mixed-use neighborhood. Eastown is cycling-friendly and has a fair amount of public transportation options. There are always people walking, jogging, or sitting outside the many establishments, making for a safe place to walk even at night.
Read 10 Reviews

• A+

• B-

• 9,077 Population

Fulton Heights

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A+

• C

• 1,775 Population

South Hill

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 2

• A+

• C

• 1,676 Population

North East Citizens Action

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 61

Niche User: Everywhere has some crime; fortunately we have relatively little.
Read 61 Reviews

• A+

• C+

• 22,622 Population

Midtown

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A+

• C

• 4,898 Population

Ridgemoor

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 2

Niche User: Seems like the cops are doing a good job.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• B-

• 7,990 Population

Belknap Lookout

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A

• C

• 5,404 Population

East Hills

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 1

Niche User: It has gotten a lot better then it used to be. There are of advantages that make a great place.
Read 1 Review

• A

• C

• 4,875 Population

Heritage Hill

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 4

Current Resident: Heritage Hill is a excellent neighborhood to raise your children. I raise my children there and they love it. It is very peaceful, quite and have a lot to offer. They have block party and community garage sell. We are right in the center of the reconstruction of the city. We have a small park that was just build, a lot of bakery, coffee shop and restaurant. Every since we lived in heritage the neighbor have always been nice to us. We always felt like family, and seen each one children grow up. The school are good ,real estate is good and we feel very safe here.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• C

• 9,737 Population

Michigan Oaks

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 9

• A

• C+

• 4,710 Population

Millbrook

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 19

Niche User: 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.
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• A

• B+

• 14,549 Population

Heartside-Downtown

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 2

Niche User: 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 being built. It's taken some time and will need a bit longer, but with the whole city working together, Grand Rapids will prosper beyond words.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• C

• 6,288 Population

South East End

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 15

Niche User: 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 distance of lake Michigan.
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• A

• C

• 17,693 Population

Alger Heights

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 5

Current Resident: I have lived in Alger Heights all of my life, and have loved every minute of it. I would definitely raise my children in this neighborhood if given the chance. The community is great and the houses are very homey.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• C

• 6,925 Population

Highland Park

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI

• A-

• C

• 3,358 Population

Creston

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 21

Niche User: 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 communicate every day. It's not a stranger danger neighborhood and is very helpful when I survived a domestic violence with my husband. There is nothing my neighbors will not do to help my family in our time of need.
Read 21 Reviews

• A-

• C

• 30,001 Population

John Ball Park

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 7

Niche User: Not much going on here
Read 7 Reviews

• A-

• C+

• 4,562 Population

Baxter

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 1

Current Resident: It's a community. People are always out and about. You go on a walk and anyone sitting on their porch says hi.
Read 1 Review

• A-

• C

• 3,753 Population

Westside Connection

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 16

Niche User: The Grand Rapids area has been constantly growing. The atmosphere of the area is always great and there is little to no crime. There are many opportunities in the downtown Grand Rapids area which features the largest ArtPrize. The most interesting and important opportunity to me is the "Medical Mile" because I am pursuing a career in the health field. I would live here all over again if I had the choice to stay or move.
Read 16 Reviews

• A-

• C

• 19,616 Population

Garfield Park

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 7

• B+

• C

• 19,409 Population

Auburn Hills

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 1

Visitor: I appreciate the atmosphere, it feels like I'm actually at home. With every shopping center and food court on every corner. I'm not from this area but I'll definitely visit again.
Read 1 Review

• B+

• C

• 2,106 Population

South West Area Neighbors (SWAN)

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 4

Niche User: 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.
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• C

• 7,731 Population

West Grand

• Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI
• 31

Current Resident: 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 groceries, ice cream, Richmond Park, churches, and many specialty and service stores for cars, computers, and more. The businesses and families moving into the area are improving life for everyone around.
Read 31 Reviews

• B+

• C

• 21,847 Population