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Grandville, Michigan


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Grandville, Michigan

Grandville, Michigan, in Kent county, is 2 miles W of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 108 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,263 people people live in Grandville.

The People and Families of Grandville

In Grandville, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grandville had a median family income of $55,047. Not many of the people of Grandville are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($16,940) in Grandville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Grandville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grandville, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Grandville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Grandville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Grandville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Grandville, MI

Comparing Grandville 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
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime11

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