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Compare Grand Rapids to Ypsilanti

This post compares Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ypsilanti, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Grand Rapids (city) Ypsilanti (city)
Population 195,355 20,804
Income (median) $36,805 $33,230
Home Value (median) $121,800 $136,700
White 67% 63%
Black 19% 27%
Asian 2% 2%
With Kids 28% 17%
Age (median) 31 24
Rentals 45% 69%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Grand Rapids or Ypsilanti?
A: Grand Rapids has a much larger population count than Ypsilanti: 195355 compared with 20804 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Grand Rapids or in Ypsilanti?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Grand Rapids.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Grand Rapids or Ypsilanti?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Grand Rapids.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Ypsilanti does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Grand Rapids versus 69% for Ypsilanti.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Grand Rapids may include: Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Battle-Creek.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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