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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Wilderness Expressions
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Cinema
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Meyer May House
Museum
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (2) F
Charlie's Liquor
Alcohol
Siciliano's
Alcohol
Double Dip Depot
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
River City Saloon
Bar
Play Station Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Concessions
Fast Food
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
Bar
Kuzzin's Lounge
Bar
Joey's Tavern
Bar
Monarch's Club
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
twisters ice cream
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Küsterer Brauhaus
Bar
Harmony Hall
Bar
Archie's Party Store
Alcohol
The Mitten Brewing Company
Bar
The Ice Cream Garage
Sweets
One Bourbon
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Family Fitness
Gym
The Loading Dock
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Sobie Meats
Butcher
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Shawmut Hills Park
Park
Tremont Greenspace
Park
The Highlands
Park
Shawmut Park
Park
Union Sledding Hill
Park
Valley Field
Park
Sullivan Field Playground
Playground
Sullivan Field
Park
Blandford Nature Center
Park
Nagold Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Richmond Park
Park
John Ball Park
Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
Park
John Ball south playground
Playground
Sibley School Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Walker Community Park
Park
Lexington Park
Park
Alpine Estates Park
Park
Westown Commons Park
Park
Butterworth Park
Park
Fish Ladder Park
Park
Ah-Nab-Awen Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Freewheeler Bike Shop
Bicycle
Eli's Leonard Street Foodmart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Julie's Hair Place
Hairdresser
CompuCraft
Electronics
Jude's Barbershop
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Lashes By Rain
Beauty
Meijer Express
Convenience Store
Benji Salon and Spa
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Field's Fabrics
Fabric
Stockbridge Party Store
Convenience Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
1890 Mens Grooming Parlour
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Standale Lumber
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 C+

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Westside Connection.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Lake Michigan at Oakleigh (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Bona Vista (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Fairfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan across from Fairfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Collindale (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Collindale (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Marsh Ridge (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Mt. Mercy (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Bristol (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge across from Scott (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Scott (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Bayberry Apartments
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan across from Bayberry (EB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Bridge (SB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Bridge (NB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (SB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (NB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (SB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (NB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Sunset Hills (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Lincoln Lawns (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% 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 Westside Connection is 94/100 - which is 6% 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 B

Westside Connection crime rates are 1,286 per 100k, which is 36% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
976 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
310 crimes per 100k C+
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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 B+

The median income in Westside Connection is $67,886 - which is 34% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$67,886 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Life-Centered Dentistry
Dentist
Westside Dental GR
Dentist
Covell Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Gorski Dennis G DDS
Dentist
Donald M Konen DDS
Dentist
Lake Michigan Dental
Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Western Michigan
Dentist
Palaszek Mary K DDS
Dentist
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
Dentist
Roedema Kenneth J DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
Standale Family Physicians
Doctor
Standale Dental
Dentist
Walker Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Walker Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Spectrum Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Walker Police Department
Police
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
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+

Westside Connection home prices are $169,860 - which is 33% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$169,860 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% 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 C-

The Westside Connection graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
West Side Christian School
Shawmut Hills School
St Anthony Of Padua
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
Westwood Middle School
Blandford Nature Center
Stocking Elementary
John Ball Park Zoo School
Sibley School
Sacred Heart Academy
Harrison Elementary
Zinser Elementary School
Walker Charter Academy
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
The Paris Academy
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Coit Arts Academy
Southwest Community Campus School
Southwest Middlehigh School
High Schools (5) F
Newcomers Community School
Union High School
Union High Transition
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
West Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Academy
Nextech High School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
The Paris Academy
Success Kenowa Hills
Catholic Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Southeast Career Pathways
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Lee High School
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Godfreylee Ed Station
Kenowa Hills High School
East Lee Campus
Bethany Based School
Kenowa Hills Pathways 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+

Westside Connection has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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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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Westside Connection Area Facts

  • Westside Connection has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westside Connection crime rates are 68% lower than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Westside Connection is 2% higher than the Grand Rapids average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Shawmut Hills Park
      Tremont Greenspace
      The Highlands
      Shawmut Park
      Union Sledding Hill
      Valley Field
      Sullivan Field Playground
      Sullivan Field

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Charlie's Liquor
      Siciliano's
      Double Dip Depot
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      River City Saloon
      Play Station Pub
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westside Connection? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Westside Connection.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower 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 Westside Connection? The cost of living in Westside Connection is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Michigan.
      Westside Connection
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westside Connection? Westside Connection crime rates are 1,286, which are 36% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,286 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westside Connection? The median income in Westside Connection is $67,886 which is 34% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $67,88623% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,53116% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westside Connection 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 Westside Connection home prices? Westside Connection home prices are $169,860 - which is 33% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $169,8608% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0197% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Westside Connection have good schools? The Westside Connection graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westside Connection a good place to live? Westside Connection has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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