--- title: "Alger Heights" url: https://www.heregrandrapids.com/alger-heights/ date: 2026-06-22T16:15:03-04:00 modified: 2026-06-22T16:15:03-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Grand Rapids" attribution: "HERE Grand Rapids" --- # Alger Heights *Source: [HERE Grand Rapids](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/alger-heights/) — June 22, 2026 by * Kent County · Family-Friendly # Alger Heights A tidy, tree-lined southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood beloved for its walkable commercial district, well-kept bungalows, and reputation as one of the city's most family-friendly communities. Alger Heights Business District — neighborhood commercial strip with cafes and boutiques 1920s–1940s bungalow housing stock in excellent condition Community-minded neighborhood association with strong civic engagement ### Quick Facts ZIP49507 CategoryFamily-Friendly Platted1920 Main CorridorAlger St SE / Division Ave SE corridor CountyKent County ### At A Glance Walkability65/100 Commute12 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids InterstateUS-131 via Division Ave or Kalamazoo Ave, 2 miles west VibeFamily-friendly, community-oriented, quietly charming — Grand Rapids' best-kept secret Best ForYoung families, first-time homebuyers, and anyone seeking southeast Grand Rapids character and community at accessible price points ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Alger Heights? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Grand Rapids, MI 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Alger Heights [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Alger Heights is located in southeastern Grand Rapids, roughly bounded by Kalamazoo Avenue to the west, Boston Square to the south, Division Avenue SE as the commercial spine, and approximately 44th Street to the south. [**Open Alger Heights in Google Maps →**42.9341° N, 85.6468° W · ZIP 49507](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.9341,-85.6468) ## Character Alger Heights is a solidly middle-class neighborhood known for its attractive, well-maintained housing stock and strong community character. The neighborhood's commercial district along Alger Street features a growing cluster of independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Residents value affordability relative to other southeast Grand Rapids neighborhoods, good access to schools, and a strong neighborhood identity. ## History Alger Heights was developed in the 1920s and 1930s as a streetcar suburb on Grand Rapids' southeast side. It has maintained relatively consistent character as a family-oriented, working-to-middle-class neighborhood throughout its history, with recent years showing increased commercial and residential investment. 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