Living in Grand Rapids (Michigan)
Grand Rapids (Michigan) is a city in Michigan, United States, home to 195,097 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #18 of 2,119), digital natives (top 2%, #51 of 4,750), low-income households (top 2%, #185 of 9,771).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 00 min and sets around 23:11; in late June it sets around 3:25.
How Grand Rapids (Michigan) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,282 of 11,898 | #74 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #185 of 9,771 | #3 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #545 of 8,006 | #41 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #417 of 6,237 | #35 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,006 of 9,474 | #117 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,029 of 9,474 | #83 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #6,010 of 10,762 | #105 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #322 of 4,537 | #2 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #270 of 4,444 | #1 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #674 of 3,053 | #6 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #903 of 7,271 | #39 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #140 of 6,227 | #3 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #290 of 3,933 | #2 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 84 | #18 of 2,119 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #168 of 8,006 | #4 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #371 of 12,111 | #4 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #349 of 4,114 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #861 of 7,271 | #17 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,296 of 9,474 | #36 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #12,623 of 18,063 | #430 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #14,622 of 16,523 | #433 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #10,207 of 18,063 | #424 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,277 of 16,523 | #42 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #170 of 21,167 | #1 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,258 of 12,111 | #76 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,273 of 12,111 | #16 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #51 of 4,750 | #2 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Grand Rapids 5 km
- Wyoming (Michigan) 6 km
- Comstock Park 8 km
- Walker (Michigan) 9 km
- Grandville 10 km
- Kentwood (Michigan) 11 km
- Northview 11 km
- Jenison 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.