Grand Rapids, MI

West Grand

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$189K - $3.2M
For Sale on Trulia:
34 homes
Rent:
$640 - $3.25K
For Rent on Trulia:
140 homes
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What Locals Say about West Grand

At least 143 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jordan-Nicole Snyder
    "Neighborhood dogs often get out of their yards and roam around. They’ve been harmless so far but you never know. "
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  • Queenmare1984
    "The school in the area ( stocking elementary ) is closed, We hope they keep they playground, a lot of neighbors / outside neighbors use the park/ playground "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s near homeless shelters. Don’t feel safe. No elevator. Bus stop is scary to stand at. I certainly hope it gets better soon!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s easy commute throughout my neighborhood. The neighbors are respectful . I have been on the north west side for 4 years and never had any problems it is well policed I love the area "
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  • Trulia User
    "a lot of family events specially for children i have 2 little ones and they love every single event indoors and outdoors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of resturants and the bridge street market! Area is walkable and I never feel unsafe. I live in The Hendrik and I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I noticed around the neighborhood there aren’t many fenced in yards,But being able to walk your dog/dogs in a quiet neighborhood is very relaxing"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very good neighbor hood and is very nice to drive through I would love to live on this side of town "
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  • Trulia User
    "everyone has a dog but me of course and they take them every where. the market has indoor kennel for big dogs in the winter"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is good for college students, not the best for families, but you could make it work with the proper amount of security measures"
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  • Lookin4stability
    "Good neighborhood, great for shopping and quiet most of the time. A lot of schools and parks, also rec centers for older kids "
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  • Boehm422
    "It’s easy to get to and from many different places. About 30 minute walk to downtown Grand Rapids. And bus stops on almost every corner."
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  • Karl L.
    "People seem to be responsible and respectful of one another and their dogs. Someone is always out walking with their doggy’s "
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  • Jamie F.
    "I don't know, not a dog owner. I see them around and their dog leaving poop all over the sidewalks and grass. not a fan. there dog parks downtown, so I guess that's a good place to take them"
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  • 728lincoln
    "The West side of Grand Rapids is generally easy to commute through. It is very bike friendly, but a little hilly. Bus stops are plentiful. Driving in old parts of the neighborhood can be slow due narrower streets. "
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  • Terry Y.
    "Yards are fenced in. Not alot of strays in the area despite a few alleys. Nice park close by. Sidewalks are relatively clean."
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  • Jamie F.
    "Quick access to downtown. Close to public transportation. Theres bars and restaurants near. Also theres a market and convenience stores in the area."
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  • Derek B.
    "Seeing 4 year olds run around with no parents in sight and foot deep pot holes. Pretty good food options in the area and only a few blocks from downtown. "
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  • AMC
    "Close to downtown, close to bridge street market and other shops. Driveway parking, friendly neighbors, and nice sidewalks for walking"
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  • Gynella P.
    "Everybody stay too they self care n this area pretty clean and quite and when you do see people they are very friendly and will talk too you. But they are great at mind their own business."
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  • Jodiehough72
    "quite most of the time lots of kids to play with located by schools shopping and so much more restaurant's in walking distance pharmacys close by and lots of bus stops"
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  • Hvanderm25
    "police are always here for sketchy reasons I would not recommend this neighborhood for families o my those rough at heart p. "
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  • Hvanderm25
    "this neighborhood is very dangerous this neighborhood is run down this neighborhood is high priced "
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  • Cmcguigan85
    "There is a dog at almost every single home. Very nice sidewalks to walk. People seem to enjoy dogs in the neighborhood and there is a dog park nearby on Covell."
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  • Pecynskic06
    "The local non profits make this place amazing. Always something going on, a chance to meet your neighbors. It's really great here."
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  • Jennifer H.
    "I lived in the neighborhood for a cpl years and never had any issues. I always felt safe. I now have a 2yr old son and am looking for a new place from where I currently live, to raise him in where I know we will both be safe. This is most definitely one area in Grand Rapids I will be considering."
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  • Lakeishacrowley304
    "I live in the neighborhood and love the area and enjoy the walks and community. I plan on living in this neighborhood for awhile. "
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  • Lakeishacrowley304
    "I enjoyed living in the neighborhood. People are friendly, the environment is nice and the restaurants and shopping is closer and easier to get to."
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  • Ciana C.
    "I've lived in this area for a little iver a year and I like that everyone is friendly but also minds their business. "
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  • Hotglew
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for three years. the neighbors look out for one another and there is a great neighborhood association!"
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