CityMetricsUSA

Grand Rapids vs Detroit

Grand RapidsDetroit
Population198,096636,787
Median Household Income$69,108$39,938
Median Home Value$244,500$83,900
Median Gross Rent$1,266/mo$1,074/mo
Homeownership Rate54.0%50.3%
Unemployment Rate5.2%14.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher41.6%18.1%
Median Age32.335.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.