There are 35 independent living communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Independent living costs in Michigan range from around $14 to $144 daily, with a mean cost running around $59. The per month expense averages about $1,760 and ranges between $412 and $4,317. Yearly, the median cost is about $21,120, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, MI typically range from $782 per month to $4,125 per month, with a median cost of about $2,083 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $24,998.
Grand Rapids is a large city in Kent County in Michigan. It is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metropolitan area. With 611,236 people in the surrounding metropolitan area and 348,860 living in the city limits, it is the 2nd largest city in Michigan. Residents who are over 55 comprise 22% of the total population.
Grand Rapids has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $47,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.73% and the median home price is $88,500, which is lower than the Michigan average of $177,000.
Grand Rapids has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. Grand Rapids has a higher than average rate of crime and lower than average air quality compared to other cities in the United States.