Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

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Population

195,815

0.769% growth

Poverty Rate

22.3%


Median Age

31.3


Median Household Income

$44,449

5.41% growth

Number of Employees

94,143

3.48% growth

Median Property Value

$121,800

7.12% growth

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In 2017, Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI had a population of 196k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $44,449. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew from 194,320 to 195,815, a 0.769% increase and its median household income grew from $42,169 to $44,449, a 5.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.91%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (4.99%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%). 15.5% of the people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI speak a non-English language, and 92.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Grand Rapids Community College (1,876 degrees awarded in 2017), Calvin College (1,106 degrees), and Aquinas College (452 degrees).

The median property value in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is $121,800, and the homeownership rate is 54.2%. Most people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI employs 94.1k people. The largest industries in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (8,772 people), Hospitals (6,003 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,215 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($123,533), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($89,180), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($81,663).

Median household income in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is $44,449. Males in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,391. The income inequality in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,449

2017 value

± $1,205

5.41%

1 Year Growth

± 3.31%

Households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have a median annual income of $44,449, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,169 in 2016, which represents a 5.41% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$45,874

Average Male Salary

± $5,415

$40,391

Average Female Salary

± $4,948

In 2017, full-time male employees in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI made 1.14 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $38,650 ± $3,737

  2. Asian

    $35,729 ± $17,571

  3. Two or More Races

    $27,336 ± $19,137

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

0.451

2017 Wage GINI

0.45

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.386% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI

  2. Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI

  3. Washtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MI

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $119,171, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Washtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $96,957 and $95,670.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (42.2k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    21,494 ± 1,055

  2. Black

    12,337 ± 862

  3. Hispanic

    10,781 ± 655

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

94.1k

2017 Value

3.48%

1 Year growth

± 3.48%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 91k employees to 94.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, are Waiters & waitresses (2,238 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,220 people), and Customer service representatives (2,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, by number of employees, are Waiters & waitresses (2,238 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,220 people), and Customer service representatives (2,114 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Graders & sorters, agricultural products (6.71 times higher than expected), Food processing workers, all other (5.93 times), and Miscellaneous metal workers & plastic workers, including multiple machine tool setters (3.58 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, by average salary, are Dentists ($268,435), Physicians & surgeons ($162,447), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($129,319).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

94.1k

2017 Value

3.48%

1 Year growth

± 3.48%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 91k employees to 94.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,772 people), Hospitals (6,003 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,215 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,772 people), Hospitals (6,003 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,215 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has an unusually high number of Not specified food industries, manufacturing (13.2 times higher than expected), Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.53 times), and Metalworking machinery manufacturing (4.94 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, by average salary, are Offices of dentists ($123,533), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($89,180), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($81,663).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $138B

  2. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

  3. Machinery

    $36.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $138B, followed by Mixed freight ($38.2B) and Machinery ($36.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$480B

2020 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

29.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $480B. This is expected to increase 29.8% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $37.4B

  2. Indiana

    $27.2B

  3. Illinois

    $21.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.4B, followed by Indiana with $27.2B and Illinois and $21.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.9% of the population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 8.27% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.687% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the puma of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI see 1254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.804% increase from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1385 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 431 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0.804% increase from the previous year (1,244 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.1%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

8.27%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.687%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2016, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI stayed by NaNk% from N/A% to 11.1%.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

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Diversity

Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is home to a population of 196k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2016, 10.1% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (19.7k people).

In 2017, there were 3.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Spanish (19,412 speakers), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (999 speakers), and Vietnamese (783 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

31

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

37

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 31.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents was 31.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

19.7k people

10.1%

2015 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

As of 2016, 10.1% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents (19.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2015, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    5,952 ± 1,865 people

  2. Guatemala

    3,634 ± 1,466 people

  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina

    1,052 ± 794 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 5,952 Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents, followed by Guatemala with 3,634 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,052.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2017 Citizenship

92.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 92.6% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    116k ± 1.68k

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    37.4k ± 1.36k

  3. White (Hispanic)

    15.5k ± 1.35k

In 2017, there were 3.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    19,412 speakers (10.7%)

  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages

    999 speakers (0.551%)

  3. Vietnamese

    783 speakers (0.432%)

15.5% of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2017, the most common non-English language spoken in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Spanish. 10.7% of the overall population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are native Spanish speakers. 0.551% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages and 0.432% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,480 ± 268

  2. Korea

    906 ± 184

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    883 ± 181

Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI awarded 3,611 degrees. The student population of Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is skewed towards women, with 9,665 male students and 10,660 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are White (2,710 and 78.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (209 and 6.05%), Unknown (172 and 4.98%), and Black or African American (171 and 4.95%).

The largest universities in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grand Rapids Community College (1,876 and 52%), Calvin College (1,106 and 30.6%), and Aquinas College (452 and 12.5%).

The most popular majors in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (896 and 24.8%), General Business Administration & Management (231 and 6.4%), and Registered Nursing (164 and 4.54%).

The median tuition costs in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI are $30,746 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    99 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    879 degrees awarded

  3. General Business Administration & Management

    112 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Grand Rapids Community College

    1,876 degrees awarded

  2. Calvin College

    1,106 degrees awarded

  3. Aquinas College

    452 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$30,746

Median Private

In 2017, the Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Rapids Community College with 1,876 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,587

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,024

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,587 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI, which is 0.784 times less than the 2,024 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,710 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    209 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    172 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI were to White students. These 2,710 degrees mean that there were 13 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 209 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was $121,800 in 2017, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $113,700 to $121,800, a 7.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is 54.2%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$121,800

2017 Median

± $2,197

$113,700

2016 Median

± $1,757

In 2017, the median property value in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew to to $121,800 from the previous year's value of $113,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$44,449

Median Household Income

± $1,205

74.1k

Number of Households

± 1,738

In 2017, the median household income of the 74.1k households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI grew to $44,449 from the previous year's value of $42,169.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

54.2%

2017 Homeownership

54.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 54.2% of the housing units in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.4%

  2. Carpooled

    10.7%

  3. Public Transit

    4.2%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI was Drove Alone (75.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.7%) and those who Public Transit (4.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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