About Mecosta County

Mecosta is a county in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area. It has a population of 40,128 and a population density of 78, which is 17% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 5 years above the Grand Rapids Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Mecosta County has a median home value of $200,362, which is 36% below the Metro average.The average rent of $966 is 41% below the metro average rent and 54% below the national average rent The average household income in Mecosta County is $54,132 , which is 31% below the Metro average household income and 30% below the national average of household income.

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$200,362Median Home Value
$312,315 Grand Rapids Metro Area
$966Median Rent
$1,635 Grand Rapids Metro Area

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Mecosta County's population is made up of 47% married, 33% single, 13% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 76% of the population in Mecosta County.

40,128Population
1,162,950 Grand Rapids Metro Area
78Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
41 Median Age
36 Grand Rapids Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Mecosta County is $27,692. The Median Household Income is $54,132

$27,692Income Per Capita
$40,208 Grand Rapids Metro Area
$54,132Median Household Income
$77,979 Grand Rapids Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
10% Grand Rapids Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
3% Grand Rapids Metro Area
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Amenities in Mecosta County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$200,362Median Home Value
$312,315 Grand Rapids Metro Area
$966Median Rent
$1,635 Grand Rapids Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Grand Rapids Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
24%
Home Owners
76%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Aetna township crime index is 45 which is lower than the national average.

45
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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