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Grand Rapids, OH


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Grand Rapids, Ohio

Grand Rapids, Ohio, in Wood county, is 23 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Toledo metropolitan area. Grand Rapids contains a population of approximately 1,002.

The People and Families of Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Rapids had a median family income of $50,982.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grand Rapids favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Grand Rapids Housing

Grand Rapids has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grand Rapids, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Grand Rapids Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Grand Rapids, OH

Comparing Grand Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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