2023 Best Places to Buy a House in the Grand Rapids Area

#1 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Eastgate

Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 4,574,

#2 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

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,

#3 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Hudsonville

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says Hudsonville is a very safe community to live in! I appreciate that it's close to Jenison Public Schools because I'm a Jenison student. There are many different restaurants in the area, grocery....

Read 53 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 7,598,

#4 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

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,

#5 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

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,

#6 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Zeeland Charter Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says I think Zeeland is a great place to live! My family is from Holland and moved to Zeeland. There are lots of friendly people and it is a great place for families. Although Zeeland is great, the one....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 11,814,

#7 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Forest Hills

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

79 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in this area, it is close to school, many jobs, grocery stores and all sorts of shopping! Great for children and super safe. Great area to bike, walk, run and get to know you're....

Read 79 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 28,327,

#8 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Crockery Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,531,

#9 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Cannon Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says its a very beautiful area. having lived here my whole life there has been a lot of change such as more subdivisions being built. most people are very friendly and kind..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 14,361,

#10 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

East Grand Rapids

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says East Grand Rapids is quiet compared to downtown Grand Rapids. I currently attend a university near the East side and love to go into the heart of East Grand Rapids for walks. Reeds Lake Trial is a....

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 11,381,

#11 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Algoma Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I would definitely choose to live here again, it's a great place to raise a family. Everyone is extremely kind and there are many great opportunities..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 11,905,

#12 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Grand Haven Charter Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

39 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Living in grand haven is a great town to live in with a lot of fun things to do, especially in the summertime during coast guard. Not only does Grand haven have an exceptional beach but it also has a....

Read 39 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 17,870,

#13 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Blendon Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The people here are generally very friendly. There are plenty of things to do in the area and new businesses are growing and developing. The downside is that it can take a bit to get to a mall,....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 7,010,

#14 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

North Muskegon

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved to North Muskegon about 4 years ago and I love this town. North Muskegon is a small peninsula surrounded by 3 gorgeous lakes, Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, and Bear Lake. I love this small....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,063,

#15 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Olive Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Niche User says Great schools, plenty of entertainment options, fairly low crime area, it's a community of hard working people, high values on family and relationships..

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 5,013,

#16 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Polkton Charter Township

Town in Michigan,

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

Featured Review: Niche User says It's pretty calm and nothing much to speak of except the occasional car break-in..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 2,506,

#17 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Caledonia

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the small-town vibes Caledonia gives off. Friday night lights and other hometown things are huge in Caledonia, which is great, but sometimes it gets a little old. Especially with the school....

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 1,551,

#18 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Vergennes Township

Town in Michigan,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Lowell is a safe, small town. There is underage drinking and drug use, but no violent crime to speak of, usually..

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,724,

#19 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Jamestown Charter Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says Jamestown has a wonderful small town feel. It is a bit of a commute, but it is worth it. I am not too excited about the new Meijer coming in as the population has already rapidly grown in the last....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 9,455,

#20 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

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,

#21 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Grandville

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says Grandville is a great family oriented community! The public schools are exceptional and the location has a lot to offer, both right in the community and nearby. It is an easy drive into the city of....

Read 68 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 16,043,

#22 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Solon Township

Town in Michigan,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 6,484,

#23 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Jenison

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

72 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I enjoyed the closeness of both the city (downtown Grand Rapids) and Lake Michigan. It creates a wonderful place to raise children, especially considering that Jenison Public Schools is a good school....

Read 72 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 17,570,

#24 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Courtland Township

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

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

Featured Review: Current Resident says I'm very glad I grew up in this great family town. Courtland township has beautiful lakes, nice running trails, and awesome restaurants. Make sure to stop by Uchellos wink wink I work there..

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 8,911,

#25 Best Places to Buy a House in Grand Rapids Area.

Spring Lake

Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Spring Lake is close to a lot of wonderful things, like Grandhaven, the beach, downtown stores, Grandrapids, and more. The beautiful town is tight with shops lining the streets. Many amazing local....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,518,