Grand Rapids, MI cityscape

49506

Grand Rapids, MI

Total Population
33,877
Median Household Income
$106,971
Median Home Value
$306,400
Median Rent
$1,251

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$106,971
100.6% above state median
Home Value
$306,400
101.6% above state median
Rent
$1,251
100% above state median
Median Age
34.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Grand Rapids, MI

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 65.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.8%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$106,971
+42.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.6%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.61 people

Total Households
12,603
Family Households
56.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
21.3%
Total Employed Residents:10,604

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.4%
861 workers
Public Transit
1.2%
190 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,978
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.2%
19,061 employed
Labor Force
19,672
558 unemployed
Median Age
34.3 years
Per Capita Income
$53,160
Poverty Rate
6.7%

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