Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids, MN

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Savor small-town charm and modern convenience in Minnesota’s Northwoods

Suburban Picturesque Lakeside Riverside Scenic Active Welcoming Historic Peaceful Convenient

Situated in the middle of Minnesota’s Northwoods, Grand Rapids is steeped in the stunning natural beauty of towering trees and over 1,000 area lakes. Known as the southern gateway to the Chippewa National Forest, Grand Rapids is convenient to an array of outdoor activities year round, including hiking, biking, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and more.

Grand Rapids is the birthplace of the legendary Judy Garland, hosting the annual Wizard of Oz Festival every year. Grand Rapids also hosts a monthly First Friday Art Walk, August’s Tall Timber Days, and the Itasca County Fair to foster a strong sense of community. Modern conveniences abound throughout Grand Rapids, from the Central Square Mall to the many restaurants lining U.S. 169. Getting around from Grand Rapids is simple with access to major roadways and the Grand Rapids-Itasca County Airport.

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

359 Students

Rating Unavailable

Murphy Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

331 Students

Rating Unavailable

Forest Lake Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

324 Students

Rating Unavailable

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Robert J. Elkington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

5
out of 10

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Grand Rapids Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,129 Students

6
out of 10

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.