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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Eternam Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Cinema
Meyer May House
Museum
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
Museum
Food and Drink (17) A+
Kuzzin's Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Play Station Pub
Bar
River City Saloon
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Mitten Brewing Company
Bar
Our Tavern
Bar
twisters ice cream
Fast Food
Monarch's Club
Bar
Skywalk Deli
Deli
City Built Brewing Co.
Beverages
Harmony Hall
Bar
Küsterer Brauhaus
Bar
One Bourbon
Bar
General Wood Shop
Bar
The Anchor Bar
Bar
Drip Drop Cocktail Room
Bar
Arktos Meadery
Bar
The Garage Bar
Bar
Speakez Lounge
Bar
Rezervoir Lounge
Bar
Mr Gyros
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
The Loading Dock
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Sobie Meats
Butcher
Terra Bagels
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Nagold Park
Park
Richmond Park
Park
Sullivan Field
Park
Valley Field
Park
Sullivan Field Playground
Playground
Canal Street Park
Park
Fish Ladder Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Sixth Street Bridge Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Sibley School Park
Park
Belknap Park
Park
Lookout Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Ah-Nab-Awen Park
Park
Coit Park Playground
Playground
Coit Park
Park
Lexington Park
Park
Mary Waters Park
Park
Lyon Square
Park
Calder Plaza
Park
Union Sledding Hill
Park
Tremont Greenspace
Park
Lacks Park
Park
Louis Campau Promenade
Park
Shops (8) C+
The Freewheeler Bike Shop
Bicycle
Eli's Leonard Street Foodmart
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
CompuCraft
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Meijer Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Metal Art Studio
Fashion
Stockbridge Party Store
Convenience Store
1890 Mens Grooming Parlour
Hairdresser
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
GR Lash Lounge and Boutique
Beauty
Admiral
Convenience Store
The Goods Bill Payment Center
Electronics
Julie's Hair Place
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Zillar's Party Store
Convenience Store
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
Vault of Midnight
Books
GrandLAN
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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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, 4.2% take public transportation in West Grand.
Public Transit Stops (18)
Stops & Stations A+
Garfield at Bridge (NB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Bridge (SB)
Bus Stop
Bridge across from Scott (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Scott (EB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (NB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (SB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Bristol (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Mt. Mercy (WB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (NB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (SB)
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
Alpine at Hillside - Meijer (NB) - Stop 3852
Bus Stop
DeVos Place
Bus Stop
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (SB) - Stop 4006
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Marion (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (EB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Marion (EB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Garfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at National (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Garfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% 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 West Grand 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

West Grand crime rates are 6,960 per 100k, which is 248% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
5,327 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,633 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 D+

The median income in West Grand is $46,842 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$46,842 F
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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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 (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
Dentist
Roedema Kenneth J DDS
Dentist
Palaszek Mary K DDS
Dentist
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Covell Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Gorski Dennis G DDS
Dentist
Westside Dental GR
Dentist
Spectrum Medical Center
Clinic
Life-Centered Dentistry
Dentist
Donald M Konen DDS
Dentist
The Women's Center
Hospital
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Western Michigan
Dentist
Lake Michigan Dental
Dentist
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Walker Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
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+

West Grand home prices are $137,400 - which is 8% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$137,400 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
2.9x (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 West Grand graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Harrison Elementary
Stocking Elementary
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Westwood Middle School
Sibley School
Coit Arts Academy
The Paris Academy
West Side Christian School
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
East Leonard School
Palmer School
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Stepping Stones Montessori School
John Ball Park Zoo School
Sacred Heart Academy
Isj Academy Pk-8
Riverside Middle School
Center For Economicology
Bethany Based School
Shawmut Hills School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Kent Hills School
St Anthony Of Padua
High Schools (2) F
Nextech High School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
West Catholic High School
Union High School
Union High Transition
Newcomers Community School
The Paris Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Bethany Based School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Catholic Central High School
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Southeast Career Pathways
Success Kenowa Hills
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
City Middlehigh School
Success Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Lighthouse Academy North Campus
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Community Transition Campus
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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 F

West Grand has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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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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West Grand Area Facts

  • West Grand has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • West Grand crime rates are 75% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in West Grand is 2% lower than the Grand Rapids average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nagold Park
      Richmond Park
      Sullivan Field
      Valley Field
      Sullivan Field Playground
      Canal Street Park
      Fish Ladder Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Clique Lanes
      Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
      Grand Rapids Public Museum
      John Ball Zoo
      Van Andel Living Shores
      Grand Rapids Art Museum
      Van Andel Arena
      Civic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Kuzzin's Lounge
      McDonald's
      Play Station Pub
      River City Saloon
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Grand? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in West Grand.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Grand? The cost of living in West Grand is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      West Grand
      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 West Grand? West Grand crime rates are 6,960, which are 248% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      6,960 per 100k people

      199% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      199% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Grand? The median income in West Grand is $46,842 which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $46,84215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,94520% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Grand 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 West Grand home prices? West Grand home prices are $137,400 - which is 8% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $137,40026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9672% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Grand have good schools? The West Grand graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      42% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is West Grand a good place to live? West Grand has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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