HNB-tombstone, 2005
Grandville’s story
193 years in pictures
Census counts: 548 in 1880, 16,083 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1958 on.
- 1833Grandville is founded
Population
17,018
2025 Census estimate · +5.9% since 2020
Typical home
$357K
+4.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
34.1
years
Jobs based here
14,723
A job hub
TownGrade
A−
#165 of 697 in MI
Is Grandville a good place to live?
Grandville grades A− overall, 165th among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools outperform 90% of the state's and the median household earns $78K. On the other side, its police reported 37 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, a higher rate per resident than 86% of U.S. towns. Only 80 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score higher on health. Grandville is more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Millennium Park, 250 acres with 1.1 miles of trail.
What makes Grandville stand out
Where Grandville beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here14,723
Residents who work7,187
Work
2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Grandville Public Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Grandville Oakestown Intermediate School | 3–6 | 852 |
| Grandville South Elementary School | PK–6 | 287 |
| Grandville East Elementary School | PK–6 | 207 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 14,038 people come to Grandville for work
Where Grandville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14,723jobs based in Grandville
10%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Grandville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Grandville is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →SafetyDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthUniversity of Michigan Health - West 3.3 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 7% conserved landA−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Grandville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Grandville, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGrandville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrandville City ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code4941849418 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Grandville.
Grandville draws workers from Grand Rapids and beyond, has less tooth loss than most of Michigan and has seen reported crime fall by a third or more.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in ten working residents works right in Grandville
14,723 jobs are based in Grandville, 2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 18 minutes, against 24.2 across Michigan.
Most working residents leave Grandville for work: only 10% work in town. Grandville’s average trip to work is 18 minutes, where Michigan’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Jobs based in Grandville grew to 14,723 in 2021, 2,448 more than in 2011.
10%work in town
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.5% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Work from home | 12% | 10% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Grandville10%
Grand Rapids21%
Wyoming12%
Kentwood6%
Cascade Township4%
8 mi
median commute distance
14,723
jobs based in Grandville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
SchoolsA
Grandville’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by the Grandville Public Schools. Three of its 10 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
90%of MI districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville Oakestown Intermediate SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 3–6 | Grades 3–6 | 852 | – |
| Grandville High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,719 | A |
| Grandville Central Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 201 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA−
Grandville has set aside 7.3% of its land for conservation
4.9 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Grandville’s trail density is 0.6 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Michigan’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
#229for trails in MI
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
7.3%
conserved · 357 of 4,879 acres
4.9 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Millennium Park | 1.1 mi | 250 |
| 2. Heritage Park | 0.8 mi | 20 |
| 3. Lee Street Park | 0.3 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyD
Grandville’s grade for safety is a D
Reported crimes fell from 627 to 457 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Grandville’s property crime rate is 24.2 per 1,000 residents. Grandville reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 86% report less.
14%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 24.2 per 1,000 residents | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Grandville2.1
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Grandville24.2
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
14th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
16th
percentile among MI towns
37
violent crimes reported in 2025
420
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Grandville, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 45 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Grandville.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
45
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Grandville is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Michigan is tooth loss: 6.6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 10.2% statewide.
Grandville beats the Michigan average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 19% of Grandville adults get no exercise outside work.
85%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 25% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 36% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 19% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
18 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Grandville | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 15.4% |
University of Michigan Health - West
3.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
89th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Grandville are worth about $357K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Grandville home is worth about $357,000, up 4.6% in a year, 35% above the Michigan typical home. 67% of households own their home in Grandville.
$357KZillow home value
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,143 a month | $1,045 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Grandville$357K
Michigan$264K
Market temperature
6
days on market
100.6%
sale-to-list price
+4.6%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More young adults than Michigan overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 31% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). Grandville has grown 5.9% since 2020, to 17,018 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 41% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
34.1median age · MI 40.2
| Grandville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 26% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 19% | 18% |
GrandvilleMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school22%
Some college20%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.3 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Median age: women 34.2, men 34.1.
| Grandville | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.4% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.8% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
In Grandville, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Grandville has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 78 inches of snow falls in a winter.
78″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–34°
Spring36–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–61°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nearby attractions
All 25 attractions →Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Grandville. Close and well known come first.
6 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
21 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
10 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park6 mi TheatreAcrisure Amphitheater
5 mi Zoo & aquariumJohn Ball Zoo
8 mi Theme parkRamona ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · John Ball Zoo: Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ramona Park: Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Grandville
19pages on Grandville
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 90% of MI districts · 10 schoolsSafetyD2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than MI on 18 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$357K typical home · up 4.6% in a yearWork & commuteA$78K median household income · 14,723 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Grandville
Grace Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wyoming3.3 mi$18,690 tuitionGrand Rapids Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Grand Rapids6.3 mi$4,179 in-state tuitionGrand Valley State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Allendale8.2 mi$15,140 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Grandville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Grandville
City in Michigan, United States
Grandville is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 16,083 according to the 2020 census. Grandville is just southwest of the city of Grand Rapids and is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. It was first settled in 1833 and later incorporated as a city in 1933.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1933
- Area
- 7.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft
- ZIP code
- 49418, 49468
- Area code
- 616
Grandville’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Grandville.
WyomingWalkerGeorgetown TownshipGrandville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville | #165 | A− | C+ | D | A | A− |
| Wyoming | #386 | B− | B− | C− | B+ | B− |
| Walker | #177 | A− | B− | C− | A− | A− |
| Georgetown Township | #23 | A+ | C+ | — | A+ | A |
Georgetown Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Grandville with a neighbor →
Questions about Grandville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Grandville, MI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Grandville grades A− overall, better than 78% of U.S. towns and #165 of 697 in Michigan. It grades A− for health, D for safety and A for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Grandville, MI expensive?
That is 4.3 years of the area's median household income ($82,874 across the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.