Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 10,855
Population Density 2,557 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 5,149
Male Population 5,706
Median Age 22.92 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 75%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE 36 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Distance to FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 3,512
Family Households 1,552
Average Family Size 2.86
Average Household Income $34,614
Median Household Income $26,093
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 75%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.76
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.61
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.73
Murder Risk (County) 0.08
Rape Risk (County) 2.74
Robbery Risk 0.08
Assault Risk (County) 0.44
Property Risk (County) 0.58
Burglary Risk (County) 0.80
Larceny Risk (County) 0.86
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.21

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 11.5° F
Annual Precipitation 34.59 inches
Air Pollution Index 86% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport MUSKEGON COUNTY
Distance to MUSKEGON COUNTY 53 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS (A)
Distance to WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS (A) 46 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5501 W BRIDGE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5509 WILLOW AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5210 ESCOTT ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BIG RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8500 N WARREN ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMY7 - 12215 SPRUCE ST W, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
NEW DIRECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1214980 215TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BIG RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1221175 FIFTEEN MILE RD, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADEMYK - 12215 N STATE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 8927 MARION AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 8408 W BELLEVUE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
EASTWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN410 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSCHEMICAL BANK104 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSCHEMICAL BANK125 N MICHIGAN AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSCHEMICAL BANK20065 GILBERT RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK101 N MICHIGAN AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSFLAGSTAR BANK21400 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSHUNTINGTON BANK605 OAK ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK301 S STATE ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK805 CAMPUS DR BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSINDEPENDENT BANK404 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSISABELLA BANK21440 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSLAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK102 S MICHIGAN AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY901 S STATE ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
GOLFFERRIS STATE UNIV KATKE GOLF1003 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
GOLFKATKE GOLF COURSE1003 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
HOSPITALSMECOSTA COUNTY GENERAL HOSP605 OAK ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
HOSPITALSSPECIALTY CLINICS605 OAK ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
ART AND MUSEUMSMECOSTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SCTY129 N STEWART AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
4930773$89,900$107,300
Displaying 1-10 of 26 in $5-200k range
This is just the measurement on one lot. There are 12 lots available. Owner will concider selling individual lots. Which vary in size and taxes. Nice selection of lots to build on, with paved roads, close to town and express way.
  Serenity Dr.
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
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$169,000

Nice Tri-level with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Natural Gas Heat, Central Air, Fireplace and 3 Car Garage on a large lot.
 404 Bailey Dr.
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$159,000

This property is a piece of Big Rapids History. 5 plex well cared for. Great rental history, good cash flow. Owner occupy The rental income could cover your payment and owner could live for FREE!
 726 Marion
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 9 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$149,000

Zoned C-3 currently used for office space with possible 2 bedroom apt. Suitable for many uses. Paved parking. Newer roof (2005) Central Air. Owner is licensed Real Estate Broker.
 1003 N State St.
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$146,000

Located on busy State street (Business 131), suitable for many uses, building needs some work done, but is very usable.
 720 N State
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
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$145,000

Immaculate energy efficient home. Open floor plan vaulted ceilings large  kitchen w walk-in pantry, oak cabinets, breakfast nook, and bar master  suite finished basement 24x32 garage. Marble windowsills, window  treatments, and lots of natural light and neutral colors. 1 acre  professionally landscaped lot abuts the White Pine Trail.
 12961 New Millpond
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$144,000

This property has many possible uses. Zoned commercial this property can be used as office space, as well as owner occupying a portion of the property and renting other portions of the home. This property features a 3 bedroom home with 2 12 baths, and laundry room in the Master Suite along with a third story recreation room.   This office space has 2 large areas, a kitchen and bath. All metered separate.   After all this there is a 1 bedroom Garden Apt. with a living room and office. Owner occupied or investment, this is a real find.
 228 S Warren
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$139,000

This rental property show extremely well. Rental through June 08. New furnace in 2006, all new windows. 4 Bedroom apartment upstairs is like new.
 121 N. Stewart
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 7 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$135,000

Waterfront duplex in excellent condition, 2 city lots. The back lots adjoin the Muskegon River. 1 stall garage with basement. Great for inexpensive living, live on the main floor and rent the upstairs to make a large part of your payment. High efficiency furnace and water heater, all new electric. All smoke detectors hard wired.
 229 E. Grand Traverse
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$132,000

Good investment or possible owner occupied. 4 bedroom Unit and 3 bedroom Unit  both currently rented. Current owner has made many updates to both Units.
 805 Marion
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 7 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$119,000
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