Cost of Living in Grandville, MI

Population 16,135 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Grandville sits on the smaller end of the Michigan city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 6 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, Grandville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Grand Rapids' $226,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 85

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Grandville

The median home value in Grandville is $251,100 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,112/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,551/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Grandville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$251,100
18% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$348,819
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
15% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,801/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 70.5%
Renter-occupied 29.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,112
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,726/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.6 min
27% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.2%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
10.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$78,551
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,998
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
80% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.6%
Graduate degree 14.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.4
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 35.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.5%
Good air days/yr
220
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
153
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
5,642
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grandville, MI?

Grandville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Grandville, MI?

The median gross rent in Grandville is $1,112 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grandville?

The median home value in Grandville is $251,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grandville?

The median household income in Grandville is $78,551 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grandville, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grandville is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Grandville, MI affordable?

Yes, Grandville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

Grandville at a Glance

Population
16,135
Median Income
$78,551
Home Value
$251,100
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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