East Grand Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 49506

East Grand Rapids — ZIP 49506

East Grand Rapids (49506) scores 82/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $443K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$443K

Median rent$1,828/mo

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

$443K

Median Rent

$1,828/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,651

Violent Crime

2,873

Property Crime

9,778

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kent 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
Lakeside School	KG–05	453	67%	80%
East Grand Rapids High School	09–12	908	65%	88%
East Grand Rapids Middle School	06–08	710	65%	78%
Wealthy School	KG–05	462	64%	72%
Breton Downs School	PK–05	451	63%	73%
Congress Elementary	PK–05	237	42%	52%
Mulick Park Elementary School	PK–05	264	17%	27%
Ottawa Hills High School	09–12	385	5%	15%
Campus Elementary	PK–05	210	3%	8%
Shared Time	KG–12	No current enrollment	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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

35,025

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

33.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49506 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 49506 has a school score of 67/100. 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 49506 is approximately $443K. 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 49506 in East Grand Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.