Livability Score

78
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Meyer May House
Museum
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Matthews Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Celebration! Cinema North
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) A-
Vitale's Sports Bar
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Birch Lodge
Bar
Duke's
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Martha's Vineyard
Alcohol
Spike & Mike's Party Store
Alcohol
Rezervoir Lounge
Bar
Buffalo Traders Lounge
Bar
Black Napkin
Fast Food
Zoup!
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
The Garage Bar
Bar
Quinn & Tuite's
Bar
North End Liquor
Alcohol
Skywalk Deli
Deli
City Built Brewing Co.
Beverages
Speakez Lounge
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The Loading Dock
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
8th Day Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Terra Bagels
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
D & W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Eastern Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Mary Waters Park
Park
Coit Park Playground
Playground
Coit Park
Park
Midtown Green
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Belknap Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Lookout Park
Park
Sweet Street Park
Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
Park
City High School Baseball and Tennis
Park
Baldwin Park
Park
Crescent Park
Park
Congress Park
Park
Canal Street Park
Park
Sixth Street Bridge Park
Park
Cherry Park
Park
Calder Plaza
Park
Hosken Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Lincoln Place Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Shops (0) A-
C-Store
Convenience Store
U Save Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Fare Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Johnny's
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Urban Exchange
Clothing
Hair Carrigan
Hairdresser
Salon Re:
Hairdresser
GR Lash Lounge and Boutique
Beauty
Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
Mall
Mi Bella Guatemala
Convenience Store
The Goods Bill Payment Center
Electronics
Metal Art Studio
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hotel Venus Salon
Hairdresser
Heartwood
Furniture
Foremost Barbershop
Hairdresser
GrandLAN
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Acton Institute Book Shop
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 A

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Lafayette north of Michigan NB
Bus Stop
Medical Mile
Bus Stop
GRCC/Spectrum
Bus Stop
GRCC/Spectrum
Bus Stop
Medical Mile
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
Fulton at Louis (WB)
Bus Stop
Division south of Fulton (SB)
Bus Stop
Monroe/Louis Station (SB)
Bus Stop
Monroe/Louis Station (NB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Van Andel (EB)
Bus Stop
Mercy Health
Bus Stop
Mercy Health
Bus Stop
Market at Fulton (NB)
Bus Stop
Market at Fulton (SB)
Bus Stop
Fulton west of Monroe (WB)
Bus Stop
Ottawa at Oakes (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Bartlett (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Bartlett (SB)
Bus Stop
Market at Weston (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Wealthy (NB)
Bus Stop
Cherry at Grandville (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% 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 Highland Park 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

Highland Park crime rates are 4,150 per 100k, which is 108% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,418 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
732 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 Highland Park is $56,041 - which is 10% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$56,041 D
Unemployment Rate
3.0% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Life EMS
Ambulance Station
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Spectrum Health Long-Term Care
Hospital
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
The Women's Center
Hospital
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Leonard Street Fire Station
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Plainfield Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Blodgett Hospital
Hospital
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Franklin 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+

Highland Park home prices are $131,500 - which is 3% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$131,500 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (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 B

The Highland Park graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Bethany Based School
Stepping Stones Montessori School
East Leonard School
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Kent Hills School
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Coit Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Lighthouse Academy The Haven
Plymouth Christian Elementary
Community Transition Campus
Community Transition Campus
Congress Elementary
William C Abney Academy Elementary
St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Palmer School
The Paris Academy
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Isj Academy Pk-8
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grps Adult Education
High Schools (1) A+
Bethany Based School
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Success Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
City Middlehigh School
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Community Transition Campus
Community Transition Campus
Plymouth Christian High School
The Paris Academy
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Nextech High School
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Catholic Central High School
Southeast Career Pathways
Home Education Site
Shared Time
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Lighthouse Academy St Johns
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+

Highland Park has an overall rating of 85% 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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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highland Park crime rates are 4% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eastern Park
      Highland Park
      Mary Waters Park
      Coit Park Playground
      Coit Park
      Midtown Green
      Fuller Park
      Reservoir Park

      Entertainment

      LaFontse Gallery
      Spectrum Theater
      St. Cecilia Music Center
      Dog Story Theater
      Grand Rapids Children's Museum
      Civic Theatre
      Caulkins Law Office
      Grand Rapids Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Vitale's Sports Bar
      KFC
      Birch Lodge
      Duke's
      Taco Bell
      Mr. Pizza
      Arby's
      Checkers

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      Highland Park
      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 Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 4,150, which are 108% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,150 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $56,041 which is 10% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $56,0411% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,58518% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland 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 Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $131,500 - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $131,50029% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0207% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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