Gaines, Michigan · ZIP 49316

Gaines — ZIP 49316

Gaines (49316) scores 50/100 — Fair for Gaines. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $448K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Avg math proficiency64%

Avg reading proficiency69%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100

Typical home value$448K

Median rent$1,964/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

$448K

Median Rent

$1,964/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 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
Caledonia Elementary School	KG–04	378	77%	82%
Emmons Lake Elementary School	KG–04	377	72%	72%
Dutton Elementary School	PK–04	317	72%	67%
Paris Ridge Elementary	KG–04	303	67%	67%
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School	05–06	703	63%	66%
Duncan Lake Middle School	07–08	696	62%	71%
Explorer Elementary	KG–05	556	52%	60%
Caledonia High School	09–12	1,438	43%	69%

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.

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Demographics

Population

26,060

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49316 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 49316 has a school score of 78/100. 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 49316 is approximately $448K. 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 49316 in Gaines has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.