Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chapbook Café
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
Cone City
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Seoul Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Boba
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Cinema
Meyer May House
Museum
AMF Bowling Co.
Bowling Alley
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Splash Pad
Water Park
Food and Drink (1) F
The Brass Ring
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Woody's Cone Stop
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Riordan's Party Store
Alcohol
Log Cabin
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
The Pump House
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Speciation Artisan Ales & Native Species Winery
Beverages
Harmony Brewing Company
Bar
Mulligan's Pub
Bar
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Wealthy Street Station
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Blue's Gym
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
The Other Body Shop
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
GR Nutrition
Health Food
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Terra Bagels
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Super Green Market
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Alger Community Playground
Playground
Seymour Park
Park
Paris Park
Park
MacKay-Jaycee Park
Park
Ottawa Hills Park
Park
Cheseboro Park
Park
Ottawa Hills High School Grounds
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
Park
Mulick Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Oakdale Gardens
Park
Dickinson Buffer Park
Park
Burton Woods Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Cambridge Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Plaster Creek Family Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Bike Park
Park
Hillcroft Park
Park
Rasberry Field
Park
Shops (0) D-
Burton Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Harry's Corner
Convenience Store
N & M Gas & Food
Convenience Store
Eastern Avenue Marathon
Convenience Store
Eastern Gas Station
Convenience Store
Boston Square Community Bikes
Bicycle
Admiral
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Breton Village Mobil
Convenience Store
Merle Boes
Convenience Store
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Alger Bikes
Bicycle
D&W Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Leigh's
Clothing
Chow Hound Pet Supplies
Pets
Rich Oil
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Fast Lane Party Store
Convenience Store
Schuler Books & Music
Books
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Belknap Lookout (A+)

3. Highland Park (C+)

4. Ottawa Hills (C)

5. Ridgemoor (C-)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Alger Heights.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Meijer at 28th/Kalamazoo
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo at 28th/Meijer (SB)
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo at 28th/Meijer (NB)
Bus Stop
Burton at Madison (WB)
Bus Stop
Madison north of Burton (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Griggs (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton at Jefferson (WB)
Bus Stop
Kroc Center
Bus Stop
Kroc Center
Bus Stop
Division at Plaster Creek (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Alger (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Crofton (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Claire (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Banner (SB)
Bus Stop
Division across from Eola (SB)
Bus Stop
28th Street
Bus Stop
Division at Andre (SB)
Bus Stop
28th Street
Bus Stop
Division at Cutler (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Canterberry (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton Street
Bus Stop
Burton Street
Bus Stop
Madison at Garden (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Celia (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison across from Gilbert (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. East Hills (A+)

2. Heritage Hill (A+)

3. John Ball Park (A+)

4. Oakdale (A+)

5. Highland Park (A)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alger Heights is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Grand (A+)

2. Millbrook (A+)

3. Alger Heights (A+)

4. Westside Connection (A+)

5. Cherry Run (A+)

crime F

Alger Heights crime rates are 3,436 per 100k, which is 72% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,560 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
876 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A-)

2. Michgan Oaks (A-)

3. Westside Connection (B)

4. Millbrook (B-)

5. Heartside (C)

employment C

The median income in Alger Heights is $57,904 - which is 14% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$57,904 D
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Fulton Heights (A+)

2. Cherry Run (A+)

3. Norteast Citizens Action (A+)

4. Ottawa Hills (A+)

5. Eastown (A)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Kalamazoo Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Alger Pediatrics
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Voice Consultants
Clinic
Division Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Burton Street Fire Station
Fire Station
East Grand Rapids Public Saftey
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Blodgett Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kent County Health Department
Clinic
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alger Heights (A+)

2. Baxter (A+)

3. South Hill (A+)

4. Swan (A+)

5. Creston (A+)

housing A+

Alger Heights home prices are $136,233 - which is 7% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$136,233 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Creston (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Baxter (A+)

4. Roosevelt Park (A+)

5. West Grand (A+)

schools F

The Alger Heights graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Michigan
School Test Scores
12% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Alger Middle School
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts Technologyelementa
Grand Rapids Ellington Academymiddle School
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy High School
Mulick Park Elementary School
Brookside School
Vista Charter Academy
Kenosha Home Community
Kenosha Home Community
Kenosha Park Elementary
William C Abney Academy Middle School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Dickinson School
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
New Branches Charter Academy
Lake Michigan Academy
Burton Middle School
Burton Elementary School
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Breton Downs School
Buchanan School
Godwin Heights Middle School
St Paul The Apostle School
North Godwin Elementary School
High Schools (0) A+
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Ottawa Hills High School
Ottawa High Transition
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Lake Michigan Academy
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Shared Time
East Grand Rapids High School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
West Michigan Lutheran School
Godfreylee Ed Station
Southeast Career Pathways
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
East Lee Campus
Catholic Central High School
Lighthouse Academy
Wyoming High School
Lee High School
Kelloggsville High School
Community Transition Campus
Community Transition Campus
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Heartside (A+)

3. Eastgate (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A)

ratings A

Alger Heights has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Garfield Park (A+)

4. Michgan Oaks (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A+)

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Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide

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Alger Heights Area Facts

  • Alger Heights has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Alger Heights crime rates are 14% lower than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Alger Heights is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alger Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alger Community Playground
      Seymour Park
      Paris Park
      MacKay-Jaycee Park
      Ottawa Hills Park
      Cheseboro Park
      Ottawa Hills High School Grounds
      Plaster Creek

      Entertainment

      Wealthy Theater
      Billy's Lounge
      Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
      Meyer May House
      AMF Bowling Co.
      LaFontse Gallery
      Caulkins Law Office
      Ladies Literary Club

      Food & Drink

      The Brass Ring
      Little Caesars
      Woody's Cone Stop
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Riordan's Party Store
      Log Cabin

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alger Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Alger Heights.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alger Heights? The cost of living in Alger Heights is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      Alger Heights
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alger Heights? Alger Heights crime rates are 3,436, which are 72% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,436 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Alger Heights? The median income in Alger Heights is $57,904 which is 14% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $57,9045% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4068% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Alger Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      The Women's Center
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
      Spectrum Health Long-Term Care

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Grand Valley Pharmacist
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walker Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthopaedic Associates
      Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
      Alger Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Alger Heights home prices? Alger Heights home prices are $136,233 - which is 7% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $136,23326% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9935% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Alger Heights have good schools? The Alger Heights graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      12%

      76% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Alger Heights a good place to live? Alger Heights has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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