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Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in Itasca county, is 73 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 156 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 7,764.
In Grand Rapids, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Grand Rapids, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Grand Rapids has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Grand Rapids had a median family income of $39,468.
Political donors in Grand Rapids favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Grand Rapids the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Grand Rapids, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Grand Rapids can boast better commuting than most places.
Grand Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Grand Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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