Livability Score

64
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Eternam Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Cinema
LMCU Ballpark
Stadium
Celebration! Cinema North
Cinema
Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
Museum
Matthews Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Museum
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (11) D-
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Frosty Boy
Sweets
Cesars Pub
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Boy
Fast Food
North End Liquor
Alcohol
Quinn & Tuite's
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Vitale's Sports Bar
Bar
Rezervoir Lounge
Bar
Freddy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mr Gyros
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
The Loading Dock
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
8th Day Gym
Gym
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
D & W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Dokl's Meat Market
Butcher
Robinette's Apple Haus
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Terra Bagels
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Aberdeen Park
Park
Huff Park Playground
Playground
Huff Park
Park
Briggs Park
Park
Kooiman Park
Playground
Grotto Park
Park
Sweet Street Park
Park
City High School Baseball and Tennis
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Playground
Ball Perkins Park
Park
Mary Waters Park
Park
Lamoreaux Memorial Park
Park
Eastern Park
Park
Dean Lake Park
Park
Belknap Park
Park
Ambrose Park
Park
Holtman Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Canal Street Park
Park
Coit Park Playground
Playground
Coit Park
Park
Lookout Park
Park
Eldon Hollow Park
Park
Shops (13) D-
Eli's Northeast Autowash
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Speedway
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
The Goods Bill Payment Center
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Premium Kicks
Shoes
Family Fare Quick Stop
Convenience Store
U Save Mart
Convenience Store
C-Store
Convenience Store
GR Lash Lounge and Boutique
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Meijer
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
AGO
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Creston.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Alpine at Hillside - Meijer (NB) - Stop 3852
Bus Stop
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (SB) - Stop 4006
Bus Stop
Lafayette north of Michigan NB
Bus Stop
Medical Mile
Bus Stop
Medical Mile
Bus Stop
GRCC/Spectrum
Bus Stop
GRCC/Spectrum
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Monroe/Louis Station (SB)
Bus Stop
Monroe/Louis Station (NB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Louis (WB)
Bus Stop
Division south of Fulton (SB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Van Andel (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton west of Monroe (WB)
Bus Stop
Market at Fulton (NB)
Bus Stop
Market at Fulton (SB)
Bus Stop
Market at Weston (NB)
Bus Stop
Pew Campus Station(WB)
Bus Stop
Ottawa at Oakes (NB)
Bus Stop
Pew Campus Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Mt Vernon (WB)
Bus Stop
Mercy Health
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% 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 Creston is 93/100 - which is 4% 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 D-

Creston crime rates are 2,512 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,967 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
545 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 Creston is $59,171 - which is 16% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$59,171 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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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. B+
Plainfield Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Life EMS
Ambulance Station
Leonard Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Spectrum Health Long-Term Care
Hospital
Spectrum Medical Center
Clinic
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Grand Valley Surgical Center
Clinic
U of M Health West
Doctor
OAM NOW Urgent Orthopaedic Care
Clinic
Glaucoma Eye Center
Doctor
Spectrum Health Integrated Care Campus - East Beltline
Clinic
Grand Rapids Eye Care
Clinic
Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
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+

Creston home prices are $150,367 - which is 18% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$150,367 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (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 D

The Creston graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (8) F
Aberdeen Elementary School
Isj Academy Pk-8
Riverside Middle School
Center For Economicology
North Park Montessori Academy
Kent Hills School
Palmer School
Lighthouse Academy St Johns
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
West Oakview Elementary School
East Leonard School
Lighthouse Academy The Haven
Plymouth Christian Elementary
Bethany Based School
Orchard View Elementary School
Knapp Charter Academy
Home Education Site
Mill Creek Middle School
East Oakview Elementary School
Harrison Elementary
Myschoolkent
Coit Arts Academy
North Oakview Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
City Middlehigh School
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Lighthouse Academy St Johns
Success Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Bethany Based School
Plymouth Christian High School
Northview Next Learning Center
Home Education Site
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Kent Transition Center
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Kent Career Tech Center
Kent Innovation High School
Myschoolkent
Success Kenowa Hills
Kent Isd Oral Deaf
Community Transition Campus
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Community Transition Campus
Northview High School
Nextech High School
Kent Isd Conference Center
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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 D+

Creston has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Aberdeen Park
      Huff Park Playground
      Huff Park
      Briggs Park
      Kooiman Park
      Grotto Park
      Sweet Street Park
      City High School Baseball and Tennis

      Entertainment

      Northfield Lanes
      AMC Grand Rapids 18
      LMCU Ballpark
      Celebration! Cinema North
      Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
      Matthews Performing Arts Center
      Spectrum Theater
      LaFontse Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Frosty Boy
      Cesars Pub
      Jimmy John's
      Arby's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Creston? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Creston.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Creston? The cost of living in Creston is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
      Creston
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Creston? Creston crime rates are 2,512, which are 26% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,512 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Creston? The median income in Creston is $59,171 which is 16% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $59,1717% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3662% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Creston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Creston home prices? Creston home prices are $150,367 - which is 18% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $150,36719% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07713% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Creston have good schools? The Creston graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Creston a good place to live? Creston has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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