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Grand Rapids, MI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Grand Rapids.

Population: 179,796 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Grand Rapids, MI is $356,138 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $370,400 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,722/month. 54 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,138

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$356,138
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+119.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$356,318
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$370,400
Median list price
$361,160
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
667
For-sale inventory
450
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
352
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
219

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,722/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,306/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,365/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,113/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,417/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
54
Elementary schools
28
Middle schools
5
High schools
17
Charter schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
William C. Abney Academy, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Lighthouse Academy
Schools include
William C Abney Academy Elementary, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Lighthouse Academy Waalkes, Lighthouse Academy The Pier, Bethany Based School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
105
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Chem Central (1.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.8°F
Average high
57.8°F
Average low
38.7°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
Annual snowfall
75.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
153
Days with Moderate air quality
203
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,668
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
95,926
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,125

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Somerville Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
11
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S, COREWELL HEALTH ZEELAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,535 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
64.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,112
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
390,596
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,398

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grand RapidsState medianUS median
Typical home value$356,138$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$370,400$265,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,722/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,112$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Grand Rapids, MI?
$356,138.
What is the median sale price in Grand Rapids, MI?
$370,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand Rapids, MI?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Grand Rapids, MI?
Typical rent: $1,722/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand Rapids, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Grand Rapids, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 105 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand Rapids, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand Rapids, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand Rapids, MI?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chem Central, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Grand Rapids, MI?
54 schools (28 elementary, 5 middle, 17 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Grand Rapids, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand Rapids, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand Rapids, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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