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Grand Rapids, MI

Byron Center is part of the Grand Rapids area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids in Michigan
Michigan in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Grand Rapids area.

28
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
57
coffee shops
137
parks
145
playgrounds
13
libraries
5
movie theaters
16
live theaters
8
museums
25
bookstores
13
gyms
65
bars
15
pharmacies
3
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 107,898 rented homes in the Grand Rapids area, 93% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 37%
$1,000 to $1,499: 41%
$1,500 to $1,999: 16%
$2,000 to $2,499: 5%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

20 public school districts in this county, with about 87,441 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids
13,787 students · 17.3 students per teacher · 51 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Kentwood Public Schools · Grand Rapids
9,357 students · 17 students per teacher · 16 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Forest Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids
9,201 students · 18.1 students per teacher · 18 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Northview Public Schools · Grand Rapids
3,061 students · 16.1 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids
3,010 students · 16.1 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$357,283
What a typical home sells for across the Grand Rapids area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
22 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,924 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in MI. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$80,390
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.14% of home value a year
About $1,140 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.25%
MI's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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