Grand Rapids, MI
Population 197,768 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI MSA. Moving to or from Grand Rapids? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
197,768
Cost of living (RPP)
95.546
Annual avg temp
48°F
Typical home
$303,298
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $65,526 |
| Median age | 32.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $225,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,191/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.47 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.546 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.775, goods 93.711, services 86.596. Source: BEA, Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
48°F
January low
17°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
74.9"
Annual precipitation 39.6". Station: E GRAND RAPIDS, MI US (2.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$303,298
ZHVI YoY
+2.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,619/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
Total employment (MSA)
536,790
Median wage (annual)
$46,290
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Production Occupations | 74,660 | $41,130 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 59,870 | $43,570 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 50,990 | $39,450 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 42,840 | $36,380 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 41,330 | $30,060 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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