Livability Score

70
/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
Seoul Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Cafe Boba
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cone City
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Meyer May House
Museum
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) F
Log Cabin
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Riordan's Party Store
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Brass Ring
Bar
Woody's Cone Stop
Sweets
China Buffet
Fast Food
Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Winchester
Bar
Mokaya
Sweets
Speciation Artisan Ales & Native Species Winery
Beverages
Burlingame Dip
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Meanwhile
Bar
the Tin Can
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wealthy Street Station
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Blue's Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
GR Nutrition
Health Food
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
ALDI
Grocery Store
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Terra Bagels
Bakery
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Supermercado La Victoria
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Delski's Prime Meats
Butcher
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Burton Woods Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Plaster Creek Family Park
Park
Bike Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Dickinson Buffer Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Alger Community Playground
Playground
Seymour Park
Park
Paris Park
Park
Cheseboro Park
Park
Sherwood Forest
Park
Hillcroft Park
Park
Plaster Creek
Park
Oakdale Gardens
Park
MacKay-Jaycee Park
Park
Rasberry Field
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Caulfield Park
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Pinery Park
Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
Park
Ottawa Hills Park
Park
Shops (5) D-
Admiral
Convenience Store
Alger Bikes
Bicycle
Marathon
Convenience Store
N & M Gas & Food
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Fast Lane Party Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rich Oil
Convenience Store
Clyde Park Fuel
Convenience Store
Princess Paradise LLC
Clothing
Admiral
Convenience Store
Eastern Avenue Marathon
Convenience Store
AGO
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mobil Plaza
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Harry's Corner
Convenience Store
King's Room
Hairdresser
Burton Quick Stop
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Kalon Salon and Spa LLC
Beauty
Eastern Gas Station
Convenience Store
Rogers Plaza
Mall
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
AGO
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 A+

Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Garfield Park.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations A+
Division at Alger (SB)
Bus Stop
Kroc Center
Bus Stop
Division at Banner (SB)
Bus Stop
Kroc Center
Bus Stop
Division at Plaster Creek (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Andre (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Claire (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Cutler (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton Street
Bus Stop
Burton at Jefferson (WB)
Bus Stop
Division across from Eola (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton Street
Bus Stop
Burton at Madison (WB)
Bus Stop
28th Street
Bus Stop
28th Street
Bus Stop
Madison north of Burton (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Canterberry (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Griggs (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Celia (SB)
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
Madison at Crofton (SB)
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
Division at 32nd (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Garden (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison across from Gilbert (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.4% C
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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 Garfield Park is 85/100 - which is 4% lower 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

Garfield Park crime rates are 5,312 per 100k, which is 166% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
4,060 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,252 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 Garfield Park is $50,192 - which is 1% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$50,192 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% 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. D-
Division Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Alger Pediatrics
Doctor
Kalamazoo Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Voice Consultants
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Blodgett Hospital
Hospital
Grand Rapids Ear Nose & Throat, P.C.
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
The Women's Center
Hospital
East Grand Rapids Public Saftey
Police
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
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+

Garfield Park home prices are $94,325 - which is 26% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$94,325 F
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
1.9x (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 Garfield Park graduation rate is 64% - which is 26% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (9) A+
William C Abney Academy Middle School
Brookside School
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy High School
Grand Rapids Ellington Academymiddle School
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts Technologyelementa
Dickinson School
Buchanan School
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alger Middle School
North Godwin Elementary School
Vista Charter Academy
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr
Godwin Heights Middle School
Godfrey Elementary School
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
San Juan Diego Academy
Anchorpoint Christian School
West Godwin Elementary School
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Lee Middle School
Kenosha Home Community
Kenosha Home Community
Kenosha Park Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Godfreylee Ed Station
East Lee Campus
West Michigan Lutheran School
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Ottawa Hills High School
Ottawa High Transition
Wyoming High School
Lee High School
Southeast Career Pathways
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Shared Time
Catholic Central High School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Lake Michigan Academy
Wyoming Junior High
Kelloggsville High School
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Potters House High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
East Grand Rapids High School
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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+

Garfield Park has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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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Garfield Park Area Facts

  • Garfield Park has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Garfield Park crime rates are 33% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Garfield Park is 8% lower than the Grand Rapids average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Burton Woods Park
      Plaster Creek
      Plaster Creek
      Garfield Park
      Plaster Creek Family Park
      Bike Park
      Plaster Creek
      Dickinson Buffer Park

      Entertainment

      Meyer May House
      Wealthy Theater
      Celebration Cinema Studio C
      The Intersection
      Celebration Cinema Studio Park
      Caulkins Law Office
      Ladies Literary Club
      Billy's Lounge

      Food & Drink

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

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garfield Park? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Garfield Park.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garfield Park? The cost of living in Garfield Park is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Michigan.
      Garfield Park
      85

      15% 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 Garfield Park? Garfield Park crime rates are 5,312, which are 166% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      5,312 per 100k people

      129% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      129% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Garfield Park? The median income in Garfield Park is $50,192 which is 1% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $50,1929% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,21336% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garfield Park 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 Garfield Park home prices? Garfield Park home prices are $94,325 - which is 26% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $94,32549% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9561% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Garfield Park have good schools? The Garfield Park graduation rate is 64% - which is 26% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      23% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      64% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garfield Park a good place to live? Garfield Park has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      4 total surveys

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