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Grand Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 49503

Grand Rapids — ZIP 49503

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Grand Rapids (49503) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Grand Rapids. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $295K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$295K
Median rent$1,539/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

$295K

Median Rent

$1,539/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
Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterKG–05287
52%
72%
Southwest Elementary Academia BilinguePK–06661
17%
23%
Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyPK–12297
17%
42%
Coit Creative Arts AcademyPK–05246
17%
37%
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy06–12494
9%
25%
Cesar E Chavez ElementaryPK–05437
8%
13%
Innovation Central High09–12386
8%
22%
Grand Rapids Public Museum High09–12267
8%
52%
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh07–12184
8%
47%
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue07–12378
3%
17%
Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyPK–08299
3%
8%
William C Abney Academy ElementaryKG–06273
3%
12%

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

37,874

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

36%

Median Age

31.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49503 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 49503 has a school score of 49/100. 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 49503 is approximately $295K. 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 49503 in Grand Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.