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Most like:

of cities

“It’s the best place to live”

What Makes Grand Rapids’ Homeowners Happy?Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:

Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations

1. DWELLING

A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network

2. COMMUNITY

Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services

3. ACCESSIBILITY

average home age

are happy with their home’s size and layout

say they have adequate storage

have renovated their homes

“I feel that my community is racially diverse”

“I feel that my community is religiously diverse”

“I live in a community that makes me feel safe”

“My community offers good fire, police and medical services”

“I have neighbors I enjoy”

“I trust my neighbors”

“My home is my favorite place to be”

“My home makesme proud”

“I plan to stay in my community for the

next 5 years”

live and work in close proximity

have a reasonable commute

have easy access to highways

live within one hour of a major metro area

have access to shopping that meets their needs

live close to body of water

ACCESS TO ATTRACTIONS AND SERVICES

COMMUTING AND TRAVEL TIMES

Average travel time to work

Average Home Price (M.S.A., U.S. Census) “The cost of living is reasonable”

HA

PPY HOME

HA

PPY HOME

Home

Advisor’s

2016

8 out of 10 say:

44 years 65%81% 56%

34%

40%

71%

72%

53%

68%

DIVERSITY SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD

1,038,592Population (M.S.A., U.S. Census)

30 MINUTES

$177,900 54%

56%60% 72%

52%

60%

77%

80%

72%

64%

MiamiGreenville

Top 25%

8th happiest city

GRAND RAPIDS, MIGRAND RAPIDS, MI

http://www.homeadvisor.com/survey/