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Fulton Heights Neighborhood Guide Grand Rapids, MI
About
Fulton Heights is a lively and diverse neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's nestled between the city’s main arteries - East Fulton Street and Michigan Street. Known for its friendly community atmosphere and historic charm, Fulton Heights is close to popular downtown amenities, including the vibrant Eastown district and the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
What You Will Love about Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- The neighborhood boasts beautiful old homes and tree-lined streets that offer a sense of peace and tranquility.
- Fulton Heights is home to a number of local parks, including the popular Hillcrest Dog Park.
- The area’s proximity to Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile and colleges makes it an ideal place for professionals and students.
What’s Nearby
Fulton Heights is near the bustling Eastown district, known for its eclectic mix of local shops, eateries, and music venues. It's also just a short drive from the renowned Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a 158-acre botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park. For those interested in healthcare or education, the neighborhood is close to the Medical Mile, which houses many of the city’s major healthcare facilities and colleges.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Fulton Heights blends laid-back residential living with access to vibrant city amenities. It's a community-centric neighborhood that values green spaces and hosting local events. With its accessible location, residents easily enjoy the best of Grand Rapids' dining, shopping, and cultural activities.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 129 restaurants, 24 grocery stores, and 8 parks within a mile of the Fulton Heights neighborhood.
Family Fare SupermarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
1415 Fulton St E
- West Michigan Cooperative
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1475 Michigan St NE
- Doorganics
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
353 Fuller Ave NE
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1147 Fulton St E
- E. A. Brady's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1413 Lake Dr SE
- E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.6 miles
1413 Lake Dr SE
- Family Fare Supermarket
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
1415 Fulton St E
- Big Mans
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.3 miles
1321 Fulton St E
- West Michigan Cooperative
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1475 Michigan St NE
- The Cheese Lady
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Gourmet Store
•0.4 miles
315 Fuller Ave NE
- Doorganics
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
353 Fuller Ave NE
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1147 Fulton St E
New Beginnings RestaurantDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1455 Michigan St NE
- Common Ground Coffee
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1319 Fulton St E
- Cantina Los Amigos
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1 Carlton Ave SE
- Schnitz Deli
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.3 miles
1315 Fulton St E
- Danzon Cubano
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Caribbean Restaurant, Cuban Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1 Carlton Ave SE
- Schnitzelstein Baking Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1305 Fulton St E
Ace HardwareRetail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
1234 Michigan St NE
- Great Lakes Ace
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
1234 Michigan St NE
Salvation Army Fulton Heights CorpsCommunity and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
1235 Fulton St E
- The Salvation Army of Kent County
Community and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
1215 Fulton St E
Option Care HealthHealth and Medicine, Alternative Medicine Clinic, Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
1255 Michigan St NE
- Gentle Touch Dog Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
317 Fuller Ave NE
Hillcrest Community GardenLandmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.2 miles
1412 Lyon St NE
- Hillcrest Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
1309 Lyon St NE
- Fuller Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.4 miles
200 Fuller Ave NE
- Wilcox Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
1570 Robinson Rd SE
- Sigsbee Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.9 miles
1250 Sigsbee St SE
- Midtown Green
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.9 miles
753 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids Singing TelegramArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.1 miles
234 Baynton Ave NE
- De Vos Childrens Hosp Poison
Arts and Entertainment, Health and Medicine, Medical Center, Physician
•0.3 miles
1300 Michigan St NE
- Betty Van Andel Opera Center
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Opera House, Stadium
•0.3 miles
1320 Fulton St E
- Opera Grand Rapids
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Opera House
•0.3 miles
1320 Fulton St E
- The Litribune Headquarters
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.5 miles
110 Fuller Ave SE
- River City Improv
Arts and Entertainment, Comedy Club
•0.7 miles
Gezon Auditorium
Medical Mile Massage and Yoga Therapy CenterBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.3 miles
1400 Michigan St NE
- Nature of the Dog
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service
•0.3 miles
1515 Michigan St NE
- Salon Di
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.3 miles
1543 Michigan St NE
- VCA Northeast Cat & Dog Hospital
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Health and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.3 miles
1527 Michigan St NE
- Ropko Karyl A DVM
Health and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.3 miles
1527 Michigan St NE
- Mike's Barber Shop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.3 miles
1557 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids Bicycle CompanyRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.3 miles
1311 Fulton St E
- Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.3 miles
1311 Fulton St E
- Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.4 miles
1675 Michigan St NE
- Sun Rentals
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.4 miles
301 Fuller Ave NE
- Aquinas College Athletic Field
Sports and Recreation, Soccer, Soccer Field
•0.6 miles
1869 Robinson Rd SE
The Funky Buddha Yoga HothouseSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.6 miles
1331 Lake Dr SE
Vander MillDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
505 Ball Ave NE
- Vandermill Cider Grand Rapids
Dining and Drinking, Cidery
•0.4 miles
505 Ball Ave NE
- Pux Cider Taphouse
Dining and Drinking, Cidery
•0.4 miles
311 Fuller Ave NE
- Elbow Room Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.6 miles
501 Fuller Ave NE
- East West Brewing Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.7 miles
1400 Lake Dr SE
- The Pub at Paddock
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.7 miles
1033 Lake Dr SE
- Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.7 miles
343 Atlas Ave SE
- Mayflower Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
2345 Robinson Rd SE
- Kent County Sheriff's Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
701 Ball Ave NE
- Kent County Emergency Management
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
701 Ball Ave NE
- Michican State Police Forensic / Crime Laboratory
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.7 miles
720 Fuller Ave NE
- Spectrum Health
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
750 Fuller Ave NE
- Grand Rapids Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
1002 Chester St SE
- Blodgett Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.0 mile
1840 Wealthy St SE
Fulton Heights Apartments and Rentals
38 Rental properties in Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 8% | 7% |
| utilities | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| food | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| transportation | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| healthcare | 8.5% | 2.5% |
Fulton Heights Demographics
Fulton Heights Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 5 of 6 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 5 of 6 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 4 of 6 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 6 renters
Fulton Heights Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Fulton Heights Schools
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Plymouth Christian High School
Grades 7-12 • Private
- 3/10
Grades K-6 • Charter
- 4/10
Lighthouse Academy-North Campus
Grades 3-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Fulton Heights
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,447 | 3% |
| EastownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,275 | 7% |
| Heritage HillNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,075 | -- |
| Downtown Grand RapidsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,447 | 3% |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| East HillsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $975 | -- |
| Belknap LookoutNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $900 | -- |
| West GrandNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,170 | -- |
| CrestonNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,275 | -- |
| Michigan OaksNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| HillsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,199 | -- |
| South East EndNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Garfield ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $745 | -- |
| Ken - O - Sha ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Shawnee ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $805 | -- |
| WestsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Alger HeightsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Fuller AvenueNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| RidgemoorNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,160 | -- |
| Westside ConnectionNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,810 | 35% |
| EastownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,475 | 8% |
| Heritage HillNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,781 | 43% |
| Downtown Grand RapidsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,805 | 5% |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,240 | -- |
| East HillsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,520 | -- |
| Belknap LookoutNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,960 | 19% |
| West GrandNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,449 | -- |
| CrestonNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,705 | 40% |
| Michigan OaksNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| HillsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| South East EndNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Garfield ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $745 | -- |
| Ken - O - Sha ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,290 | -- |
| Shawnee ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $987 | -- |
| WestsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Alger HeightsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Fuller AvenueNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| RidgemoorNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,380 | -- |
| Westside ConnectionNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,237 | 4% |
| EastownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,905 | 4% |
| Heritage HillNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,525 | -- |
| Downtown Grand RapidsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,215 | 2% |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,750 | -- |
| East HillsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,035 | -- |
| Belknap LookoutNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,299 | 7% |
| West GrandNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $875 | -- |
| CrestonNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,097 | 64% |
| Michigan OaksNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,550 | -- |
| HillsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| South East EndNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Garfield ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Ken - O - Sha ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,540 | -- |
| Shawnee ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,230 | -- |
| WestsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Alger HeightsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Fuller AvenueNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| RidgemoorNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,535 | -- |
| Westside ConnectionNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,567 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $795 | 42% |
| EastownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,245 | 2% |
| Heritage HillNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Downtown Grand RapidsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $795 | -- |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| East HillsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Belknap LookoutNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,365 | -- |
| West GrandNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $755 | -- |
| CrestonNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $2,852 | -- |
| Michigan OaksNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| HillsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| South East EndNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Garfield ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Ken - O - Sha ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Shawnee ParkNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,276 | -- |
| WestsideNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Alger HeightsNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Fuller AvenueNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| RidgemoorNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | -- | -- |
| Westside ConnectionNeighborhood in Grand-rapids, Michigan | $1,806 | -- |