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Grand Haven, MI


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Grand Haven, Michigan

Introduction to Grand Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa county, is 28 miles W of Wyoming, Michigan and 84 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, Grand Haven is home to some 11,168 residents.

Grand Haven History

French settlers were among the first to arrive in the area now called Grand Haven. Before them, the area was inhabited by the Pottawattamie and Ottawa Indians. Madeline La Framboise and her husband established the area's first fur-trading outpost called Gabagouache. The city was given the name "Grand Haven" in 1835, and in the year 1867, the community was officially incorporated as a city. In the 1850s, a number of churches were built here, and the city's first bank was established.

Grand Haven and nearby Attractions

  • Settlers House
  • Cappon House Museum
  • Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven
  • Grand Valley Marina
  • Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
  • Mulligans Hollow Park

Things To Do In Grand Haven

Visitors to Grand Haven should take a trip to the famous Settlers House, which was once the home of the Irish Canadian immigrant Thomas Morrissey and his family. The cottage now showcases artifacts from the 19th century. The Chamber of Commerce is another place of historical interest in the city of Grand Haven. Travelers can also visit the nearby Holland Museum. The Outdoor Discovery Center offers an education center which is built on a 110-acre preserve. In the city itself, one can visit the beautiful North Shore Marina, the Wharf Marina, and the Corps of Engineers Boatyard. The John Ball Zoo and the Michigan Adventure amusement park can be ideal for a fun outing with family and friends.

Grand Haven Transportation

Muskegon County Airport is nearby.

Grand Haven Higher Education

For higher education, residents can enroll at the Muskegon Community College, the Grand Valley State University or Hope College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Grand Haven Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Grand Haven Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Grand Haven Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Grand Haven College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Grand Haven, MI

Comparing Grand Haven 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime54

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