Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
East Grand Rapids
East Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide
This Grand Rapids suburb offers a dynamic downtown area and more
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Like its name implies, this small city is located about five miles east of Downtown Grand Rapids. Originally a popular destination for summer day trips for Grand Rapids residents during the late 1800s, East Grand Rapids has been recognized as one of the best suburbs in the nation by multiple publications. While searching for your new home, you’ll find single-family houses in a variety of styles and modest apartments. This small town is known for its gorgeous parks and charming business district. Fish or kayak on Reed Lake at a John Collins Park or stroll through the trails in Manhattan Park. Once you’ve moved into your East Grand Rapids rental, be sure to visit the Gaslight Village. This vibrant business district is the heart of East Grand Rapids, with locally owned restaurants, stylish boutiques, modern bars, and more. As the true heart of the city, this small district hosts several events throughout the year like Taste of East Grand Rapids, family-friendly celebration of food from local eateries. The Gaslight Village is also home to the East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center and the East Grand Rapids Library. With all of these amenities, this city is great for renters of all ages and lifestyles. Families adore the town’s excellent schools and safe neighborhoods while professionals enjoy easy commutes into Grand Rapids, which is only about 15 minutes from town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$159,098
Average: $183,045
Education
6,040
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,145
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Grand Rapids has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Highland Park
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.