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 PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 8408 W BELLEVUE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 8927 MARION AVE, 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 BANK125 N MICHIGAN AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSCHEMICAL BANK WEST104 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSCHEMICAL BANK WEST20065 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 BANK & TRUST21440 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BANKSLAKE-OSCEOLA STATE BANK102 S MICHIGAN AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSCHEMICAL BANK WEST20065 GILBERT RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESBIG RAPIDS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHR14200 NORTHLAND DR BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESBIG RAPIDS CHURCH OF CHRIST18810 MILTON RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESBIG RAPIDS FREE METHODIST CHR1045 N 4TH AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESBIG RAPIDS PARISH226 N 3RD AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS1325 WOODWARD AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE514 WOODWARD AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESCOUNTRY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHR409 RUST AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESEVANGLICAL WESLYAN CHURCH11240 NORTHLAND DR BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESFELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED407 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH200 S STEWART AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH304 ELM ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESGOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH18022 NORTHLAND DR BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESGRANT CENTER UNITED MTHDST CHR1526 TWENTY ONE MILE RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESHEALING WORD MINISTRIES23221 15 MILE RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
CHURCHESHILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH8611 7 MILE RD BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY901 S STATE ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICFERRIS STATE UNIV KATKE GOLF1003 PERRY AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICKATKE 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
MUSEUMSMECOSTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SCTY129 N STEWART AVE BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
4930773$89,900$107,300
Displaying 1-10 of 26 in $5-200k range
Beautiful quiet country setting with house nestled in the woods.
 16919 Alma Lake Rd.
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$169,500

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
$156,500

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
$149,900

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 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

Great Rental or could be owner occupied. New roof in 2005. Main floor apartment was remodeled in 2006, great rental history. Show very well!!!!
 115 N Stewart
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$118,000

Well kept home, completely remodeled in 2004. Comes with appliances, privacy fence, deck, and storage building on a nice corner lot.
 1811 Milton
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$109,900

This comfortable 4 bedroom home is ready to move into! Nicely maintained on the inside, and almost maintenance free on the outside! Newer vinyl siding, roof, windows. Many updates throughout. Large two-stall garage with electric opener and bonus storage room over garage with stairs! Fenced yard. Private patio area. Must see!
 120 W Waterloo Street
 Big Rapids, MI 49307
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$103,900
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