Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids, MI is home to Ferris State University , offering up great educational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. The city also offers plenty of hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts to explore during the warmer months along with several lakes perfect for kayaking or boating.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Big Rapids Metro Area is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Big Rapids Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Big Rapids Metro Area's cost of living is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Big Rapids Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the Big Rapids metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Big Rapids metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.9% to 35.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Big Rapids Metro Area's population is 40,051 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Big Rapids Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.9%.

SCHOOLS

Big Rapids Metro Area public schools spend $11,863 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.5 students per teacher in Big Rapids Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Big Rapids

It's a good time to buy in Big Rapids. Home Appreciation is up 12.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Big Rapids is .

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