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Grand Rapids Michigan
Grand Rapids, with its location in Northeast Minnesota just 3 hours from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, is close enough to the Twin Cities to be convenient, yet far enough away to provide a real escape. One of the most famous and influential people to hail from Grand Rapids was Gerald R. Ford, whose name adorns the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the portion of Interstate 196 that passes through Grand Rapids, the Gerald R. Ford Federal Building, the Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College, the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center, and the International Airport. Population: As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040 with a metropolitan area of 774,160.
Climate: Grand Rapids has warm and humid summers, cold and snowy winters, and pleasant, if short, autumns and springs. Lake Michigan creates a snow effect, with an average of 64 inches of snow each year.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Grand Rapids is 3.1% less than the Michigan average, and 6% less than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Grand Rapids is $96,600. This is 14.7% less than the Michigan average and 42% less than the national average, so dollars for a retirement home will stretch here.
Colleges and Universities: There are many colleges and universities in Grand Rapids, but a good place for retirees to look for learning in retirement opportunities is a community college such as Grand Rapids Community College http://www.grcc.edu/.
Transportation:Gerald R. Ford International Airport http://www.flygrandrapids.org/ provides air connections to the world. Amtrak http://www.mitrain.com/ has several routes that serve Grand Rapids. Retirees will be sure to enjoy Lake Express, which is the first high speed auto/passenger ferry to operate on a route on both the Great Lakes and within the Continental United States http://www.lake-express.com/.
Travel and tourism: Grand Rapids has been a favorite Minnesota vacation destination for over 100 years, with its renowned fishing lakes and beautiful forests. And for retirement living, Grand Rapids offers outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, richly preserved heritage and a vibrant arts community. Even winter in Grand Rapids, especially ice fishing and snowmobiling, can provide great opportunities for recreation and fun. Experience Grand Rapids http://www.experiencegr.com/ is the site to peruse for a full listing of activities and events.
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