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Grand rapids, MI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Grand rapids.

Population: 179,796 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grand rapids, MI is $360,881 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $387,930 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,716/month. 55 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$360,881

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$360,881
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$361,092
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$387,930
Median list price
$387,470
Median price per sqft
$241
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
441
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
243

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,716/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
55
Elementary schools
28
Middle schools
5
High schools
16
Charter schools
9
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.7°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
61.9 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
220

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
172
Nearest airport
Somerville Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH SAINT MARY'S, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,535 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
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
387,504
Average weekly wage
$1,152
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
938

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

How it compares

Grand rapidsState medianUS median
Median home value$360,881$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$387,930$265,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,716/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Grand rapids, MI?
$360,881.
What is the median sale price in Grand rapids, MI?
$387,930.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand rapids, MI?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Grand rapids, MI?
Typical rent: $1,716/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand rapids, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Grand rapids, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
55 schools (28 elementary, 5 middle, 16 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grand rapids, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand rapids, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand rapids, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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