Big Rapids has a population of 11 thousand people with a density of 2,540 per square mile which has more or less stayed constant in the past few years. The ambiance in this city is highly influenced by the University and the academics; hence this makes a very suitable place to live if you are looking for a calm and quiet place with people who can make an intelligent conversation on absolutely anything under the sky.

The unemployment in this town is more than in the average USA city (approx. 7%). The job rate has been negative for the last few year – it has decreased by about 3%. On the advantage side, the cost of living in Big Rapids is way lower than an average USA city – lower by about 17%.

The majority of people in Big Rapids are white (approx 83%) while the rest 17% consist of Black, Asian, Native American and others.

Big Rapids real estate

The average cost of a regular home in Big Rapids is approximately US $107 thousand and the real estate has seen an appreciation over the last year of about 3%, which is encouraging. There are not many people who have relocated in this city over the last few years. However, this is a great place to live in – both from the economic point of view as well as from the natural beauty.

People who like to invest in real estate would experience a steady, though initially slow appreciation of the property.

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