Electricity rates in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 5th of 35 Michigan cities for the youngest residents (median age 32.1). Grand Rapids, Michigan has 197,768 residents in 79,944 households; 14.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Grand Rapids, MI can pick a supplier. See how to compare suppliers.
Grand Rapids on the map
Kent County, with Grand Rapids marked
Who supplies Grand Rapids
Kent County lists 2 utilities for Grand Rapids, MI, a city of 197,768: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Kent County page.
Who lives in Grand Rapids: income, cars, homes
In Grand Rapids, MI, 17,300 of 34,526 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 32,073 households moved in since 2018 and 12,805 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Grand Rapids, MI, 9,483 households own no vehicle and 38,872 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Grand Rapids, MI homes: 46,121 have 3+ bedrooms, 16,093 none or one, median 5.6 rooms. Of 102,450 workers in Grand Rapids, MI, 12,582 work from home, 71,015 drive alone, 3,188 ride transit and 4,366 walk. 35,560 residents of Grand Rapids, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 32.1. In Grand Rapids, MI, 21,079 of 79,944 households earn under $35,000, 23,802 $35,000-$75,000, 25,711 $75,000-$150,000 and 9,352 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Grand Rapids, MI
| Grand Rapids, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI, households under $35,000 | 26.4% | 19 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, households $150,000 or more | 11.7% | 18 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, residents below poverty | 18.6% | 15 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, median age | 32.1 | 31 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.2% | 25 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, households without a vehicle | 11.9% | 11 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.6% | 20 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, workers at home | 12.3% | 12 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, cost-burdened renters | 50.1% | 21 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, moved in since 2018 | 40.1% | 5 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, moved in before 2000 | 16.0% | 29 of 35 |
Facts about Grand Rapids
- Residents of Grand Rapids, MI, ACS 2023
- 197,7682 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Grand Rapids, MI
- $65,52616 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Grand Rapids, MI
- 79,9442.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Grand Rapids, MI
- 54.6%43,670 owners and 36,274 renter households
- Housing units in Grand Rapids, MI
- 85,1455,201 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Grand Rapids, MI
- 14.7%11,740 of 79,944 homes
- Land area of Grand Rapids, MI
- 44.8 sq mi4,416.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Grand Rapids, MI
- 2.2%at 618 kWh a month over the $65,526 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Grand Rapids, MI
- 63NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 31.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Grand Rapids, MI
- 195364,120 of 85,145 homes (75.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Grand Rapids, MI
- $225,500$1,191 gross rent a month, 6.34% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids has no price series of its own. Grand Rapids: the Michigan average was 14.42 ¢/kWh in 2015. Grand Rapids: 19.30 ¢ in 2024, 34% up. Grand Rapids: against 30% up for the U.S. average.
Grand Rapids: a 618 kWh month at the Michigan price. Grand Rapids: $89 in 2015, $119 in 2024. Grand Rapids: $1,432 a year, 2.2% of the $65,526 median income.
Grand Rapids: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Michigan average | Grand Rapids: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2015, Grand Rapids | 14.42 | +1.77 |
| 2016, Grand Rapids | 15.22 | +2.67 |
| 2017, Grand Rapids | 15.40 | +2.51 |
| 2018, Grand Rapids | 15.45 | +2.58 |
| 2019, Grand Rapids | 15.74 | +2.73 |
| 2020, Grand Rapids | 16.26 | +3.11 |
| 2021, Grand Rapids | 17.54 | +3.88 |
| 2022, Grand Rapids | 17.86 | +2.82 |
| 2023, Grand Rapids | 18.84 | +2.84 |
| 2024, Grand Rapids | 19.30 | +2.82 |
Grand Rapids, MI: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Grand Rapids, MI price.
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Compare Grand Rapids with nearby cities
| City near Grand Rapids, MI | Distance from Grand Rapids | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 197,768 | $65,526 | 1953 | $225,500 | 63 | 12.3% |
| Wyoming, MI | 5.5 mi southwest | 76,865 (-120,903) | $72,163 (+$6,637) | 1969 (+16 yr) | $203,900 (-$21,600) | 67 (+4) | 8.8% (-3.5 pts) |
| Kentwood, MI | 6.2 mi southeast | 54,114 (-143,654) | $73,647 (+$8,121) | 1983 (+30 yr) | $249,000 (+$23,500) | 72 (+9) | 10.9% (-1.3 pts) |
| Holland, MI | 26.1 mi southwest | 34,266 (-163,502) | $72,905 (+$7,379) | 1965 (+12 yr) | $235,800 (+$10,300) | 33 (-30) | 8.8% (-3.5 pts) |
| Muskegon, MI | 35.5 mi northwest | 37,203 (-160,565) | $46,342 (-$19,184) | 1949 (-4 yr) | $121,800 (-$103,700) | 27 (-36) | 5.0% (-7.3 pts) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 47.5 mi south | 73,132 (-124,636) | $48,965 (-$16,561) | 1959 (+6 yr) | $164,500 (-$61,000) | 59 (-4) | 8.9% (-3.4 pts) |
Outage risk around Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 54 wind and 9 tornado, 31.9 per 100,000 residents of 197,768. Top gust near Grand Rapids, MI: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Grand Rapids, MI: $25.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Grand Rapids, MI
wind and tornado reports, Grand Rapids, MI
- 3'15
- 8'16
- 1'17
- 3'18
- 6'19
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- 13'25
| Grand Rapids, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2016 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2019 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2021 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2023 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2024 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, 2025 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Cost of living with electricity in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI: 79,944 households at $1,034 a year per home for electricity (Kent County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $82.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,840 a year per household.
| Group in Grand Rapids, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Grand Rapids, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI, all households | 79,944 | $1,034 | $82.7 million | 1.58% |
| Grand Rapids, MI, homeowners | 43,670 | $1,200 | $52.4 million | 1.83% |
| Grand Rapids, MI, renters | 36,274 | $647 | $23.5 million | 0.99% |
Housing and heating in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI: 64,120 of 85,145 homes were built before 1980 and 9,551 in 2000 or later. Grand Rapids, MI has 48,233 detached houses, 18,955 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 259 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Grand Rapids, MI
% of homes by decade built, Grand Rapids, MI
- 37pre-40
- 940s
- 1350s
- 860s
- 770s
- 780s
- 790s
- 500s
- 610s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Grand Rapids, MI
| Grand Rapids, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI, median year built | 1953 | 1976 | -23 years | 29 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, built before 1980 | 75.3% | 54.3% | +21.0 points | 22 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, built 2000 or later | 11.2% | 20.7% | -9.5 points | 12 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, detached houses | 56.6% | 65.4% | -8.7 points | 28 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.3% | 17.3% | +4.9 points | 13 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, mobile homes | 0.3% | 3.7% | -3.4 points | 30 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, renter households | 45.4% | 29.6% | +15.7 points | 10 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, median home value | $225,500 | $265,700 | -$40,200 | 14 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, median gross rent a month | $1,191 | $1,176 | +$15 | 14 of 35 |
| Grand Rapids, MI, people per household | 2.38 | 2.54 | -0.16 | 17 of 35 |
Climate and electric heating around Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, MI. Grand Rapids: degree days are county values.
Grand Rapids: 6,778 heating degree days a year. Grand Rapids: 560 cooling degree days a year.
| Grand Rapids | County value |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 6,778 |
| Grand Rapids, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 6,453 |
| Grand Rapids, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 560 |
| Grand Rapids, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 632 |
| Grand Rapids, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 10.6% |
Grand Rapids: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI counts 197,768 residents in 79,944 households, on 44.8 square miles. Household income in Grand Rapids, MI is $65,526; 43,670 of its 79,944 households own. 11,740 of the 79,944 occupied homes in Grand Rapids, MI heat with electricity.
Grand Rapids, MI has 85,145 housing units, 5,201 of them vacant or seasonal. Grand Rapids, MI ranks 7th of 35 Michigan cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1953). Grand Rapids, MI ranks 10th of 35 Michigan cities for the share of renter households (45%).
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 11th of 35 Michigan cities for households without a vehicle (11.9%).
ZIP codes in Grand Rapids
| ZIP area touching Grand Rapids, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Grand Rapids | Share of Grand Rapids's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 49504 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 95.0% | 23.4% |
| 49505 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 91.6% | 17.9% |
| 49503 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 99.5% | 16.1% |
| 49507 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 98.6% | 12.2% |
| 49508 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 34.1% | 9.0% |
| 49506 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 52.7% | 8.6% |
| 49525 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 9.7% | 5.1% |
| 49546 (Grand Rapids, MI) | 10.5% | 4.2% |
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Questions on Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Grand Rapids, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Kent County lists 2 utilities.
Grand Rapids: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Grand Rapids, MI: rank 2 of 35 by its 197,768 residents, rank 16 of 35 by $65,526 median income.
Grand Rapids: how many homes heat with electricity?
Grand Rapids, MI: 11,740 of 79,944 occupied homes, 14.7%; Kent County 10.6%.
Grand Rapids: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 2.2% of the $65,526 median income in Grand Rapids, MI.
Grand Rapids: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Grand Rapids, MI may be closed.
Grand Rapids: damaging storms reported nearby?
63 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Grand Rapids, MI, 2015 to 2025, 31.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids, MI: median home built 1953; 64,120 of 85,145 homes (75.3%) predate 1980, 48,233 are detached and 18,955 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Grand Rapids, MI renters struggle with rent?
17,300 of 34,526 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Grand Rapids, MI households have no car?
9,483 households; 38,872 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Grand Rapids, MI?
46,121 of 85,145 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.6 rooms.