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Grant, MI


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Grant, Michigan

Grant, Michigan, in Newaygo county, is 26 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 107 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 881 people lived in Grant.

The People and Families of Grant

In Grant, about 50% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Grant without hitting a preschooler.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grant had a median family income of $44,583.

Political Inclinations

Grant residents donated more money ($6,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Grant Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Grant are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Grant offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Grant, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGrant Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGrant Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Grant Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Grant, MI

Comparing Grant 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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