Grand Rapids

Employment & income in Grand Rapids

ACS 2020–24 · four inputs · 12% of the overall score
D+
51/100
12th of 15
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The four inputs
Median household income vs metro$69,108
Grand Rapids $82,87440% · scores 40
Unemployment rate5.2%
Grand Rapids 4.0%30% · scores 55
Labour force participation69%
Grand Rapids 66%20% · scores 69
Share in professional occupations43%
Grand Rapids 41%10% · scores 47
Vertical rule marks the Grand Rapids reference. ACS 2020–24. Every scale is on the methodology page.

Best Grand Rapids suburbs for employment

All 15 ranked, Grand Rapids highlighted
1East Grand RapidsA−$166,6102Forest HillsA−$158,0053GrandvilleB−$78,4424JenisonC+$89,5935WalkerC+$76,3606HollandC$75,8657NorthviewC$85,4038WyomingC−$73,6779CutlervilleC−$67,32710KentwoodC−$74,37311Grand HavenD+$60,66912Grand RapidsD+$69,10813IoniaD$63,97814Comstock ParkD−$59,98415AllendaleD−$70,150
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Better than Grand Rapids on employment & income

Grand Rapids grades D+ on employment & income. Six suburbs are within 25 miles and score higher on the same four inputs.

SuburbEmploymentMedian household incomeUnemploymentOverall
East Grand Rapids3 mi from Grand RapidsA−$167k3.2% 76 B Forest Hills8 mi from Grand RapidsA−$158k1.0% 72 B− Grandville6 mi from Grand RapidsB−$78k1.6% 71 B− Jenison10 mi from Grand RapidsC+$90k1.9% 72 B− Walker6 mi from Grand RapidsC+$76k2.9% 65 C+ Northview6 mi from Grand RapidsC$85k4.5% 67 C+
Median household income: ACS 2020–24 · Unemployment: ACS 2020–24