Grand Ledge Authority

Grand Ledge is a middle-income small town of 7,804 with home prices 1.2× below the Michigan median.

Grand Ledge, Michigan

In Clinton County, Michigan, Grand Ledge anchors a community of 7,804. The median household income stands at $68,980.

Definition and scope

Grand Ledge is a chartered municipality within Clinton County, Michigan, Michigan. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7 and is part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Grand Ledge has approximately 7,804 residents. The median age is 44.7 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $194,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 88.6%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Grand Ledge is $68,980. Poverty rate stands at 6.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.9%. Educational attainment: 37.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Grand Ledge:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Abrams Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Michigan Hall of Justice - Supreme Court. Amtrak service is available at East Lansing, Michigan.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 854 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.