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Population:193,123
Pop. Change:-2%
State: Michigan
Metro Area: Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metro Area
County: Kent County
City:Grand Rapids
Zip Code:49518, 49560, ... 21 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Grand_Rapids, Michigan

As of 2011, Grand Rapids's population is 193,123 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.43 percent.

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The median home cost in Grand Rapids is $96,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.22 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Grand Rapids's cost of living is 16.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Grand Rapids public schools spend $5,401 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.4 students per teacher in Grand Rapids.

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The unemployment rate in Grand Rapids is 12.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Grand Rapids jobs have Decreased by 0.96 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Grand Rapids's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes