Grand Ledge, MI: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Grand Ledge is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city lies mostly within Eaton County, though a small portion extends into Clinton County to the north (no residents live in that portion). The city sits along the Grand River 12.7 miles (20.4 kilometers) west of downtown Lansing. The population was 7,784 at the 2020 census. The city is named for its sandstone rock ledges that are located between island park and Fitzgerald park. They rise 40 feet (12 m) above the Grand River and are used by recreational rock climbers.

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How Grand Ledge ranks

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#89Fewest smokers in MI #68Highest graduation rate in MI #11Most walkable in MI All MI rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code48837

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Living in Grand Ledge

Housing in Grand Ledge

$303K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Grand Ledge home is worth about $303,000, up 2.7% in a year, 14% above the Michigan typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market31

Sale-to-list100.2%

Sold in May10

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Safety in Grand Ledge

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Grand Ledge reports less crime per resident than 74% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Grand Ledge 1.3

Michigan 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Grand Ledge 4.6

Michigan 13

U.S. 15.5

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Health in Grand Ledge

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 87% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

12better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Edward W Sparrow HospitalLansing · 10.7 mi · ER

Forest Community Health CenterLansing · 10.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Schools in Grand Ledge

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Grand Ledge’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 83% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#171Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictGrand Ledge Public SchoolsSchools5

TC Holbrook Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades K–4 · 506 students St. Michael Catholic SchoolElementary · Grades PK–7 · 107 students Kenneth T Beagle Middle School A-Middle · Grades 7–8 · 835 students Grand Ledge High School B+High · Grades 9–12 · 1,704 students Relevant Academy of Eaton County D-High · Grades 9–12 · 62 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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