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Medina, OH vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Household income in Grand Rapids, is 24% less than it is in Medina and is 25% below the National Average.
- Medina unemployment rate is 3.5%.
- Grand Rapids unemployment rate is 6.3%.
 Medina, OHGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,631  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$55,385$69,021
 Family Median Income$95,205  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Medina, OHGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock12.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock9.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Medina, OHGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock6.2%6.5%
 Community, social services3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.1%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock17.3%13.1%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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