Livability Score

74
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Meyer May House
Museum
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Matthews Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Museum
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Cinema
AMF Bowling Co.
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (8) A+
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Harmony Brewing Company
Bar
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Mulligan's Pub
Bar
Smitty's Speciality Beverage
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wealthy Street Station
Fast Food
The Meanwhile
Bar
Speciation Artisan Ales & Native Species Winery
Beverages
Furniture City Creamery
Sweets
Black Napkin
Fast Food
Spike & Mike's Party Store
Alcohol
Buffalo Traders Lounge
Bar
Cherry Market
Alcohol
The Parlor at Cherry Market
Sweets
Winchester
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Mokaya
Sweets
Checkers
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Birch Lodge
Bar
Martha's Vineyard
Alcohol
Fitness (2) A+
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Masonic Center
Community Centre
8th Day Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Loading Dock
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Terra Bagels
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
GR Nutrition
Health Food
Meijer
Grocery Store
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
D & W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Wilcox Park
Park
Sigsbee Park
Park
Joe Taylor Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Hosken Park
Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Park
Congress Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Remington Park
Park
Cherry Park
Park
John Collins Park
Park
Midtown Green
Park
Baldwin Park
Park
Hodenpyl Woods
Park
Heritage Hill Park
Park
Cambridge Park
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Pleasant Park
Park
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
Park
Foster Park
Park
Mooney Park
Park
Oakdale Gardens
Park
Mulick Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Striders
Shoes
Jude's
Hairdresser
Eastown Antiques
Furniture
Makeup Blvd
Beauty
The New Yorker Mens Wear
Clothing
Apsara Spa
Beauty
AGO
Convenience Store
All City Kicks
Shoes
Spirit Dreams
Gift Shop
Foot Outfitters
Shoes
Rebel Reclaimed
Clothing
Argos Book Shop
Books
Redux Books
Books
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Mi Bella Guatemala
Convenience Store
Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
Mall
Hotel Venus Salon
Hairdresser
Heartwood
Furniture
Salon Re:
Hairdresser
Urban Exchange
Clothing
The Counting House
Interior Decoration
Urban You
Beauty
Fusion Salon
Hairdresser
Hair Carrigan
Hairdresser
Jeffrey Richard Salon
Hairdresser
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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, 3.0% take public transportation in Eastown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
MLK at Madison (EB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Delaware (SB)
Bus Stop
MLK at Lafayette (EB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Highland (SB)
Bus Stop
Mercy Health
Bus Stop
Mercy Health
Bus Stop
Madison at Hall (SB)
Bus Stop
MLK at Jefferson (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Madison across from Gilbert (SB)
Bus Stop
Wealthy Street
Bus Stop
Division at Wealthy (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Buckley (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Bartlett (NB)
Bus Stop
Wealthy Street
Bus Stop
Division at Wealthy (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Buckley (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Bartlett (SB)
Bus Stop
MLK at Division (EB)
Bus Stop
Division at Grant (SB)
Bus Stop
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Madison at Garden (SB)
Bus Stop
Lafayette north of Michigan NB
Bus Stop
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% 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 Eastown is 105/100 - which is 18% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
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

Eastown crime rates are 3,200 per 100k, which is 60% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,596 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
604 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 A

The median income in Eastown is $78,280 - which is 54% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$78,280 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Blodgett Hospital
Hospital
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
East Grand Rapids Public Saftey
Police
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Spectrum Health Long-Term Care
Hospital
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Life EMS
Ambulance Station
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
The Women's Center
Hospital
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Leonard Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Spectrum Health Heart and Vascular Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Voice Consultants
Clinic
Grand Valley Surgical Center
Clinic
OAM NOW Urgent Orthopaedic Care
Clinic
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+

Eastown home prices are $248,925 - which is 95% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$248,925 A
Home Appreciation Rate
38% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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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 Eastown graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
10% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
St Stephen School
Ecse Center At Campus
Campus Elementary School
St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Shared Time
William C Abney Academy Elementary
Wealthy School
Burton Elementary School
Congress Elementary
Burton Middle School
Community Transition Campus
Community Transition Campus
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Lakeside School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grps Adult Education
Mulick Park Elementary School
Plymouth Christian Elementary
Lighthouse Academy The Haven
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
High Schools (1) A+
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Shared Time
Community Transition Campus
Community Transition Campus
East Grand Rapids High School
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Innovation Central High School
Southeast Career Pathways
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Plymouth Christian High School
Catholic Central High School
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Bethany Based School
Success Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Ottawa High Transition
Ottawa Hills High School
The Paris Academy
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Home Education Site
Lake Michigan Academy
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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+

Eastown has an overall rating of 84% from 2 reviews.
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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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Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide

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Eastown Area Facts

  • Eastown has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Eastown crime rates are 20% lower than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Eastown is 14% higher than the Grand Rapids average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Eastown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wilcox Park
      Sigsbee Park
      Joe Taylor Park
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Hosken Park
      Fulton Street Farmers Market
      Congress Park
      Waterfront Park

      Entertainment

      Billy's Lounge
      Wealthy Theater
      LaFontse Gallery
      Meyer May House
      Caulkins Law Office
      Dog Story Theater
      St. Cecilia Music Center
      Spectrum Theater

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Papa John's
      Harmony Brewing Company
      Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
      Mulligan's Pub
      Smitty's Speciality Beverage
      Domino's
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Eastown? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Eastown.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      10% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Eastown? The cost of living in Eastown is 105/100 - which is 18% higher than Michigan.
      Eastown
      105

      5% more 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 Eastown? Eastown crime rates are 3,200, which are 60% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,200 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Eastown? The median income in Eastown is $78,280 which is 54% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $78,28041% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1058% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Eastown 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 Eastown home prices? Eastown home prices are $248,925 - which is 95% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $248,92535% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20227% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Eastown have good schools? The Eastown graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      10%

      79% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Eastown a good place to live? Eastown has an overall rating of 84% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      2 total surveys

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