Question 1

Is 49525 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49525 in Grand Rapids has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Grand Rapids city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 49525 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 49525?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49525 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 49525. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 49525 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Grand Rapids. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 49525?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 49525 is approximately $386K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 49525 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 49525 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 49525 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49525 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Grand Rapids. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 49525 scores similarly to the middle tier of Grand Rapids neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Grand Rapids — ZIP 49525

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Knapp Charter Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Northern Trails 56 School	05–06	—	—	—
Knapp Forest Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Orchard View Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Northern High School	09–12	—	—	—
Northern Hills Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
North Park Montessori Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
East Oakview Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
North Oakview Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Northview High School	09–12	—	—	—
Crossroads Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
West Oakview Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Highlands School	05–06	—	—	—
MySchoolKent	06–12	—	—	—