Big Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 49307

Big Rapids — ZIP 49307

Big Rapids (49307) scores 64/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $239K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100

Avg math proficiency37%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$239K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$239K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

535

Violent Crime

144

Property Crime

391

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mecosta County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Riverview Elementary School	KG–04	346	72%	82%
Brookside Elementary School	PK–04	336	42%	42%
Big Rapids High School	09–12	755	37%	57%
Big Rapids Middle School	05–08	644	29%	47%
Crossroads Charter Academy	KG–12	117	25%	45%
Crossroads Charter Academy K5	KG–05	103	17%	27%
Eastwood Elementary	PK–KG	209	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,063

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

30.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49307 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49307 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49307 is approximately $239K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49307 in Big Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.