Grant, MI

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Grant, MI

Comparing Grant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Grant Almanac

Grant Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grant Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grant Public Libraries

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Grant High Schools (2004)

GRANT HIGH SCHOOL
331 E. STATE STREET
231-834-5622
Serves 705 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Grant Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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