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East Grand Rapids, Michigan


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East Grand Rapids, Michigan

East Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent county, is 3 miles SE of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 116 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. East Grand Rapids has a population of 10,764.

The People and Families of East Grand Rapids

In East Grand Rapids, about 73% of adults are married. East Grand Rapids is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about East Grand Rapids is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Grand Rapids had a median family income of $98,967. East Grand Rapids is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. East Grand Rapids finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of East Grand Rapids is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in East Grand Rapids ($10,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of East Grand Rapids are considered safe by both national and state standards.

East Grand Rapids Housing

About 94% of housing units in East Grand Rapids are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. People in East Grand Rapids pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In East Grand Rapids, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

East Grand Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEast Grand Rapids College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEast Grand Rapids People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEast Grand Rapids Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyEast Grand Rapids Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%East Grand Rapids Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Grand Rapids Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Grand Rapids Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Grand Rapids, MI

Comparing East Grand Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents21
Housing Recently Built24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98

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Historic East Grand Rapids

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Masonic home (Reed's Lake) between 1905 and 1920

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Masonic home (Reed's Lake) between 1905 and 1920

Lakeside club (Reed's Lake) between 1905 and 1920

Ramona Park theatre pavilion, Reeds Lake. between 1900 and 1910

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