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Best neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

Eligible neighborhoods: 30
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
Fulton HeightsKent County#1 of 3073.894.9
EastgateKent County#2 of 3073.594.6
Michigan OaksKent County#3 of 3072.493.6
RidgemoorKent County#4 of 3072.093.3
Cherry RunKent County#5 of 3067.887.8
EastownKent County#6 of 3067.887.8
East HillsKent County#7 of 3067.186.8
Alger HeightsKent County#8 of 3067.186.7
John Ball ParkKent County#9 of 3064.883.0
Westside ConnectionKent County#10 of 3063.780.9
South East EndKent County#11 of 3063.279.9
Ottawa HillsKent County#12 of 3063.079.4
CrestonKent County#13 of 3061.476.2
Fuller AvenueKent County#14 of 3060.574.4
MidtownKent County#15 of 3058.469.6
NortheastKent County#16 of 3057.667.7
Heritage HillKent County#17 of 3056.665.5
MillbrookKent County#18 of 3055.663.0
Garfield ParkKent County#19 of 3053.156.7
OakdaleKent County#20 of 3052.555.1
Highland ParkKent County#21 of 3052.254.4
SouthwestKent County#22 of 3051.552.5
BaxterKent County#23 of 3050.149.6
Belknap LookoutKent County#24 of 3050.149.4
Black HillsKent County#25 of 3049.648.1
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI

What are the best neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Fulton Heights, Eastgate, Michigan Oaks, Ridgemoor, Cherry Run. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI?

Fulton Heights is currently #1 of 30 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 73.8.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Grand Rapids, MI?

30 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Grand Rapids, MI.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Grand Rapids, MI?

Eastgate has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 73.4.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Grand Rapids, MI?

Ridgemoor has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 7.0%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Grand Rapids, MI?

Fulton Heights currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 74.2.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Grand Rapids, MI?

Ottawa Hills has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $122,839.

How are neighborhood rankings in Grand Rapids, MI calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan

#1

Fulton Heights

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 73.8 - #1 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Eastgate

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 73.5 - #2 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#3

Michigan Oaks

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.4 - #3 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Ridgemoor

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.0 - #4 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Cherry Run

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.8 - #5 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#6

Eastown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.8 - #6 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#7

East Hills

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.1 - #7 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Alger Heights

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.1 - #8 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#9

John Ball Park

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 64.8 - #9 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Westside Connection

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.7 - #10 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#11

South East End

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.2 - #11 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#12

Ottawa Hills

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.0 - #12 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#13

Creston

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 61.4 - #13 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#14

Fuller Avenue

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 60.5 - #14 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#15

Midtown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 58.4 - #15 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#16

Northeast

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 57.6 - #16 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#17

Heritage Hill

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 56.6 - #17 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#18

Millbrook

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 55.6 - #18 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#19

Garfield Park

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 53.1 - #19 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#20

Oakdale

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.5 - #20 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#21

Highland Park

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.2 - #21 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#22

Southwest

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 51.5 - #22 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#23

Baxter

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 50.1 - #23 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#24

Belknap Lookout

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 50.1 - #24 of 30 eligible neighborhoods

#25

Black Hills

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 49.6 - #25 of 30 eligible neighborhoods