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Grand Rapids, Michigan by the numbers
According to the FBI, Grand Rapids had 8.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.1 times the Michigan rate (4.2). The median household income is $69,108 and the median home value is $244,500. About 198,535 people live in Grand Rapids.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids police recorded 1,792 violent crimes in 2025, or 8.9 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at about 2.1 times the Michigan rate (4.2); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 13. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 4,642 (23.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 1,990 were reported, the count is down 10%.
| Offense (2025) | Grand Rapids count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,792 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 13 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 168 | 0.84 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 191 | 0.95 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,420 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,642 | 23.2 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 376 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,753 | 18.7 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 513 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Grand Rapids changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,990 | 5,160 | 18 |
| 2022 | 1,925 | 5,912 | 20 |
| 2023 | 1,730 | 5,966 | 23 |
| 2024 | 1,783 | 4,860 | 12 |
| 2025 | 1,792 | 4,642 | 13 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Grand Rapids Police Department's own reports.
How does Grand Rapids compare with Michigan?
Grand Rapids's median household earns $69,108 a year, close to the state figure ($72,875). The median owner-occupied home is worth $244,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,266 a month. About 198,535 people live on 45 square miles of land, roughly 4,434 per square mile. The city lies in Kent County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Grand Rapids | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198,535 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,108 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $244,500 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.0% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.3 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Grand Rapids?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Grand Rapids: Butterworth #2 Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Grand Rapids. The tallest is Grand Rapids West Side Dam (24 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Kent County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Grand Rapids?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 16 highway work zones in Grand Rapids city limits (12 active that day). Listed roads include US-131, Turner/SB US-131 and Scribner/NB US-131. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Grand Rapids?
Federal school lists place 67 public and 22 private schools within Grand Rapids. 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: White Pine Trail State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Grand Rapids
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Grand Rapids city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Dunham's Discount Sports #9008 (Grand Rapids).
Liquor stores
29 liquor stores are on the map inside the Grand Rapids city limits: 616 Liquor, Aikan liquor (Kentwood), B&B Liquors (Grand Rapids), Ball Park Party Store (Grand Rapids), Bottle House (Grand Rapids), Bottlenecks Party Store (Grand Rapids), Century Food & Liquor (Grand Rapids), Charlie's Liquor and 21 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Grand Rapids city limits: Planned Parenthood Of West & Northern Michigan (Grand Rapids).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Grand Rapids?
In 2025, Grand Rapids had 8.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,792 reported), about 2.1 times the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 23.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Grand Rapids?
$69,108 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Grand Rapids?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $244,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Grand Rapids?
Kent County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Wyoming, MI (6 mi) · Kentwood, MI (6 mi) · Kalamazoo, MI (48 mi) · Battle Creek, MI (51 mi) · Lansing, MI (58 mi) · Elkhart, IN (89 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Kent County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Grand Rapids city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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