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Crime in Grand Rapids summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Grand Rapids. Key points include:
There were 6,643 total crimes in Grand Rapids in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Rapids is 3,390.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Rapids is 910.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Rapids is 2,480.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Grand Rapids is 60.00% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Grand Rapids Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Rapids / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,643 | 3,390.8 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,783 | 910.1 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 12 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 228 | 116.4 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,367 | 697.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,860 | 2,480.7 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 524 | 267.5 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,583 | 1,828.9 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 753 | 384.4 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Grand Rapids summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Grand Rapids. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Grand Rapids is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Grand Rapids is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Grand Rapids is $303,297.
The median income in Grand Rapids is $69,108.
Grand Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Grand Rapids Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Grand Rapids | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Grand Rapids, MI Weather
The average high in Grand Rapids is 57.1° and the average low is 37.9°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 65.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Grand Rapids |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 65.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Grand Rapids, MI Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Grand Rapids
The crime is pretty bad at night but during the day it's usually a beautiful place, you can go fishing off the bridge downtown and go to the museum that's actually pretty cool. The schools are not that good but they get the kids some education
Downtown is just gorgeous with restaurants and places for activities
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Grand Rapids Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Grand Rapids
The current population in Grand Rapids is 198,535. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 198,535 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 197,768 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 198,096 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 197,858 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 199,417 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 198,401 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 197,081 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 195,355 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 193,887 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 192,416 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 190,739 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 189,735 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 189,340 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 189,853 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 190,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids is:
57.5% White with 114,097 White residents.
17.5% African American with 34,779 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 510 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 5,547 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 1,198 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 9,966 Two Or More residents.
16.3% Hispanic with 32,415 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 17.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids is 51.0% female with 101,240 female residents.
Grand Rapids is 49.0% male with 97,294 male residents.
| Gender | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Rapids for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Grand Rapids completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5.8% of households in Grand Rapids earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Grand Rapids earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Grand Rapids earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Grand Rapids earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Grand Rapids earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Grand Rapids earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Grand Rapids earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Grand Rapids earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Grand Rapids earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Grand Rapids earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
