Housing & Real Estate — Grand Rapids, Michigan
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 85,145 |
| Occupied | 79,944 |
| Vacant | 5,201 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43,670 |
| Renter-Occupied | 36,274 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $244,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$295,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,191/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,493/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | N/A |
| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.6% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4,974 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 4,398 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 5,352 |
| Built before 1960 | 50,484 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.