Wake to lighthouse sunrises, sandy beach days, and a walkable downtown of boutiques, cafés, and galleries. Within Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS)—serving Grand Haven, Ferrysburg, Grand Haven Charter Township, most of Robinson Township, and portions of Spring Lake Township and Norton Shores—you’re minutes from marinas, markets, and miles of trails. Seasons set the pace: spring hikes, summer boating and the Coast Guard Festival, crisp fall rides, and peaceful winter shoreline walks. Commuting is easy on US-31, with Grand Rapids close for additional career options. GHAPS offers neighborhood elementaries, a centralized middle campus, and a high school known for academics and activities, plus nearby private choices. Housing ranges from historic in-town homes and condos to newer subdivisions and wooded parcels.
Disclaimer: All information is based on 2025 estimates and subject to change. Verify school boundaries and property details with local resources.
33,277 people live in Grand Haven, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $41,823. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Grand Haven, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Norm’s Ice Cream, Lazy P BBQ, and Beach Party Store.
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| Dining | 4.09 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.07 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.67 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 4.67 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.6 miles | 15 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.87 miles | 35 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.66 miles | 17 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.34 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.23 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.63 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Grand Haven has 13,581 households, with an average household size of 2.42. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Grand Haven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,277 people call Grand Haven home. The population density is 710.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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