West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide

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West Grand Area Facts

  • West Grand has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • West Grand crime rates are 43% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in West Grand is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Grand? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nagold Park
      Richmond Park
      Sullivan Field
      Valley Field
      Sullivan Field Playground
      Canal Street Park
      Fish Ladder Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Clique Lanes
      Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
      Grand Rapids Public Museum
      John Ball Zoo
      Van Andel Living Shores
      Grand Rapids Art Museum
      Van Andel Arena
      Civic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Kuzzin's Lounge
      McDonald's
      Play Station Pub
      River City Saloon
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Grand? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in West Grand.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Grand? The cost of living in West Grand is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      West Grand
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Grand? West Grand crime rates are 5,610, which are 180% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      5,610 per 100k people

      146% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      146% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Grand? The median income in West Grand is $46,842 which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $46,84215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,94520% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Grand a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Women's Center
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
      Spectrum Health Long-Term Care

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Grand Valley Pharmacist
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walker Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthopaedic Associates
      Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
      Alger Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are West Grand home prices? West Grand home prices are $137,400 - which is 8% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $137,40026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9672% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Grand have good schools? The West Grand graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      42% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is West Grand a good place to live? West Grand has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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