© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Michigan
Grand Haven
Population 10,996
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Michigan
Norton Shores
Population 25,041
Grand Haven, MI vs Norton Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Grand Haven, MI | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,996 | 25,041 |
| Median Household Income | $60,669 | $76,579 |
| Median Rent | $939/mo | $1,341/mo |
| Median Home Value | $250,100 | $234,800 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 96 | 93 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 49.2% | 57.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | 6.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% (county) | 4.6% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 217 | 279 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 715 | 1,702 |
| Median AQI | 40 | 39 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 260 | — |
| Summer Highs | 78°F | 80°F |
| Winter Lows | 21°F | 23°F |
| Snowfall | 87 in/yr | 87 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min | 20.3 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 4.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 15 | 17.7 |
| College Degree Rate | 36.7% | 33.3% |
| Foreign-Born % | 3.4% | 2% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +0.3% | +0.2% |
Grand Haven, MI
Norton Shores, MI
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.