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Grand Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 49504

Grand Rapids — ZIP 49504

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Grand Rapids (49504) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Grand Rapids. Safety: Higher 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 $294K.

38OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$294K
Median rent$1,473/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

$294K

Median Rent

$1,473/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
John Ball Park Zoo School06–0658
55%
65%
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryPK–05476
35%
55%
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle06–08175
27%
42%
Shawmut Hills SchoolPK–08267
17%
27%
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School06–12309
12%
27%
Sibley SchoolPK–05308
12%
17%
NexTech High School09–12144
10%
30%
Union High School09–12881
8%
27%
Westwood Middle School06–08176
8%
22%
Harrison Park AcademyPK–08708
6%
13%

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

40,402

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

32.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49504 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 49504 has a school score of 52/100. 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 49504 is approximately $294K. 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 49504 in Grand Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.