Grand Rapids, Michigan · ZIP 49525

Grand Rapids — ZIP 49525

Grand Rapids (49525) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Grand Rapids. 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 $391K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share28%

Property crime share72%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$391K

Median rent$1,742/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

$391K

Median Rent

$1,742/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 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
Knapp Forest Elementary School	PK–05	520	75%	79%
Northern High School	09–12	1,088	65%	84%
Northern Hills Middle School	07–08	515	64%	77%
Orchard View Elementary School	KG–05	439	63%	62%
Northern Trails 56 School	05–06	520	60%	67%
North Oakview Elementary School	PK–04	346	47%	62%
West Oakview Elementary School	PK–04	240	47%	57%
East Oakview Elementary School	KG–04	371	42%	47%
Crossroads Middle School	07–08	472	36%	55%
Highlands School	05–06	445	33%	42%
Northview High School	09–12	1,078	32%	59%
North Park Montessori Academy	PK–08	379	27%	56%
Knapp Charter Academy	KG–08	398	26%	40%
MySchoolKent	06–12	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

30,627

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49525 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 49525 has a school score of 70/100. 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 49525 is approximately $391K. 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 49525 in Grand Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.