Statistical Data

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Greater Grand Rapids Community Profile

With its vibrant economy, affordable housing and award-winning schools, it's not surprising that Greater Grand Rapids is Michigan's fastest growing region. In 2005, the Grand Rapids' metro area was selected as one of America's "Best Places to Live and Work" by both Best Places Rated Almanac and Expansion Management, the latter ranking our region as a "Four-Star Community."

Cost of Living

ACCRA Cost of Living (3rd Quarter 2008)

	100% COMPOSITE INDEX	12.5% GROCERY ITEMS	29.8% HOUSING	9.9% UTILITIES	10.7% TRANS- PORTATION	4.1% HEALTH CARE	32.9% MISC. GOODS & SERVICES
Grand Rapids, MI	94.5	103.1	94.2	102.7	100.5	86.5	88.2

Austin, TX	95.5	90.6	86.7	83.7	98.7	95.9	107.8
Boston, MA	132.3	114.5	150.8	144.3	106.6	130.8	127.4
Chicago, IL	115.3	108.3	131.3	122.5	109.8	107.2	104.1
Columbus, OH	93.8	95.7	90.8	99.0	97.7	104.8	91.7
Denver, CO	104.9	109.1	108.6	95.6	98.9	106.5	104.6
New York, NY (Manhattan)	224.2	144.6	413.2	171.2	119.3	135.2	144.3
Philadelphia, PA	125.8	123.2	149.4	115.9	104.1	109.4	117.6
Portland, OR	114.0	103.9	125.6	85.8	110.0	108.5	117.8
Rochester, NY	103.6	96.0	92.1	140.2	107.3	103.2	104.7
San Jose, CA	157.4	133.3	252.8	118.0	113.1	120.1	111.0

Source: ACCRA Cost of Living; Posted 2/11/09

Home Ownership

2008	% Home Ownership
Allegan County, MI	83.3%
Barry County, MI	86.0%
Ionia County, MI	80.2%
Kent County, MI	71.0%
Muskegon County, MI	78.4%
Newaygo County, MI	84.6%
Ottawa County, MI	80.7%
Grand Rapids, MI CSA	76.5%

Source: Claritas 2008; Posted 5/15/09

Average Existing Home Sales

Average Existing Home Sales (not seasonally adjusted)

Area	2008
Grand Rapids CSA*	$120,591

Northeast	$297,900
Midwest	$183,400
South	$212,400
West	$312,100

U.S.	$243,100

Source: Michigan Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors; Posted 2/12/09

Median Rent

2008	Median Gross Rent (in $)
Allegan County, MI	626
Barry County, MI	594
Ionia County, MI	635
Kent County, MI	661
Muskegon County, MI	555
Newaygo County, MI	579
Ottawa County, MI	708

Source: American Community Survey; Posted 2/12/09

Median Income

2009	Median Household Income
Kent County	$50,061
Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI CSA (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa Counties)	$49,449
Michigan	$48,719
United States	$51,433

Source: Claritas; posted 5/15/09

CSA Rankings

Grand Rapids Combined Statistical Area
2008	CSA Total	CSA Ranking

Total Population	1,334,309	32
Total Households	499,632	34

Percentage of Population By Age Group (highest to lowest):
<19	28.8%	19
20-34	21.2%	27
35-44	14.6%	29
45-54	15.6%	25
55-64	9.9%	33
65+	11.3%	35

Median Age (youngest to oldest)	35.0	29

Mean Household Income (highest to lowest):	$88,502	52
Income Per Capita (highest to lowest):	$33,045	68

Percentage of Households (highest to lowest):
Below $10,000	5.90%	58
$10,000-$19,999	10.00%	53
$20,000-$29,999	11.50%	38
$30,000-$44,999	17.70%	31
$45,000-$59,999	17.20%	17
$60,000-$74,999	13.20%	9
$75,000-$99,999	12.60%	17
$100,$124,999	5.40%	23
$125,000-$149,999	2.20%	19
$150,000-$199,999	1.70%	19
$200,000 and Over	1.80%	20

Gross Regional Product	$19.4 Billion	32

Compiled by The Right Place, Inc.
Rankings are based on 120 CSAs
Source: Woods & Poole, 2008
* CSA includes Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa counties
Posted 2/12/09

CSA Rankings

Grand Rapids-Wyoming* MSA	MSA Total	MSA Rank
Total Population	770,800	61
Total Households	285,100	60
Percentage of Population By Age Group:
18-24	10.4	367
25-34	13.7	224
35-49	22.5	162
50+	26.4	788

Retail Sales By Store Group:
Food & Beverage Stores	$687,014	121
Food Service and Drinking Establishments	$858,580	73
General Merchandise	$1,657,950	59
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics and Appliances	$639,006	58
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	$2,478,989	65
Total Retail Sales	$9,851,245	67

Effective Buying Income EBI:
Total EBI (disposable income after mortgage, taxes)	$14,193,078,000	70
Buying Power Index	0.2471	71

Compiled by The Right Place, Inc.
*(Kent, Barry, Ionia, Newaygo)

Climate

Greater Grand Rapids residents enjoy a diverse, seasonal climate moderated by our proximity to the Great Lakes. Severe weather is infrequent here, and storms are short-lived. Moderate temperatures, low humidity, and our full range of seasons make West Michigan an outdoor enthusiast�s dream. No matter your sport of choice � from a casual stroll with the dog, to extreme mountain biking � you�ll find people who share your passion, and an environment to follow your dream.

Learn more about living in Greater Grand Rapids.

Average temperatures:
    January, 21.8�F;
    July 71.6�F;

Annual Precipitation:
    36.2 inches of rain,
    145 inches of snow

2007	Temperature (�F)	Relative Humidty		Extreme Temperature (Days/Month)		Rain (Inches)
	Average	A.M.	P.M.	Below 32�	Above 90�	Average
January	21.8	82%	73%	29	0	1.8
February	23.7	81%	68%	26	0	1.4
March	34.1	81%	63%	24	0	2.6
April	46.0	79%	57%	12	0	3.4
May	57.5	79%	53%	2	0	3.1
June	67.0	81%	55%	0	2	3.7
July	71.6	84%	56%	0	4	3.3
August	69.5	89%	59%	0	2	3.6
September	61.0	89%	60%	N/A	N/A	4.3
October	49.5	86%	62%	6	0	2.8
November	38.0	83%	70%	18	0	3.3
December	27.1	83%	75%	28	0	2.9
Annual	47.2	83%	63%	145	8	36.2