Livability Score

75
/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
Lape Soul Food
Coffee Shop
Flic of the Wrist Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cook Schoolhouse
Museum
Ray's Boom Boom Room
Nightclub
Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum
Museum
Harpos Concert Theatre
Theatre Arts
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Museum
Attraction
Grosse Pointe Theater
Theatre Arts
The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center
Water Park
Food and Drink (2) F
Harper Deli
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
King's Deli
Deli
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Liquor Island
Alcohol
Gratiot & Fairmount Liquor
Alcohol
Coney Island
Fast Food
Super Star Liquor
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Papa Romano's & Mr. Pita
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Detroit Blues Cafe
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Heilmann Recreation Center
Community Centre
St. Paul Development Center
Community Centre
The Great Divine Center
Community Centre
Motown Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Family Foods
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Grace Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Sea World Fish Market
Seafood
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Mike's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Mario's Meats
Butcher
Shoppers Market Plus
Grocery Store
Saveway
Grocery Store
Warren Fresh Fish & Sea Food
Seafood
Mazen Foods
Grocery Store
Morning Glory Coffee & Pastry
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Glory Supermarket
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Thrifty Scot
Grocery Store
Parks (6) B
Johnston Park
Park
Salter Memorial Park
Park
Danbury Park
Park
Ghesquiere Park
Park
Sasser Playfield
Park
Brys Park
Park
Fairlane Park
Park
Chene-Trombley Park
Park
Bringard-Boulder Park
Park
Sweeney Park
Park
Jules De Porre Park
Park
Skinner Playfield
Park
Heilmann Playfield
Park
Brookins Park
Park
Balduck Memorial Park
Park
Frederick Park
Park
Kerby Field
Park
Saint Basil Park
Park
Troester-Hayes
Park
Roxana Park
Park
Edmore and Marbud Park
Park
Spindler Park
Park
Goetz Park
Park
Mt. Olive Greenspace
Park
Rein Park
Park
Shops (10) C+
Shoppers World
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
Eastland Center
Mall
Sunoco
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sunoco
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Foot Locker
Shoes
Marathon
Convenience Store
Ed's Service Center
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Lucky
Convenience Store
Foh Gas Mart
Convenience Store
Three Bajocka
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Quick Phone Fix
Electronics
Zazz Fuel Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Exxon
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Harper Woods.
Public Transit Stops (36)
Stops & Stations A+
Harper / Woodmont (SB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Kenmore (SB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Lochmoor (SB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Norwood (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Wildwood (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Harper Woods City Hall (SB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Allard (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Lancaster (SB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Lancaster (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Littlestone (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Beaufait (SB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Balfour (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Peerless (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Beaconsfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / St Peters (WB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Beaufait (NB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Eastland Village (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Beaconsfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Roscommon (SB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Lowe's (EB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Salter Park (NB)
Bus Stop
Harper / Vernier (SB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Pier 1 Imports (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Harper (WB)
Bus Stop
Vernier / Macy's (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1% D+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Harper Woods is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Harper Woods crime rates are 5,377 per 100k, which is 169% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
4,742 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
636 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Harper Woods is $50,718 - which is equal to Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$50,718 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Harper Woods Fire Station
Fire Station
Harper Woods Police Station
Police
Lakeshore Dental Specialists
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Collie Drugs
Pharmacy
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Hospital
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Bon Secours Eastpointe Physicians Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Engine Number 58 Fire Station
Fire Station
Park Medical Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
StoneCrest Center
Hospital
Paul Dental Group
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eastpointe Police Station
Police
Bon Secours Rehabilitation Services
Doctor
Jewel Dental
Dentist
DMG Medical Center
Clinic
Grosse Point Shore Fire Station
Fire Station
Grosse Point Shore Police Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fairway Sav-Mor Drug Store
Pharmacy
Grosse Pointe Farms Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Harper Woods home prices are $101,700 - which is 20% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$101,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Harper Woods graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
21% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (8) A
Beacon Elementary School
Charles A Poupard Elem School
Starr Detroit Academy
Tyrone Elementary School
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Distinctive College Prep
Chandler Park Academy Elementary
Diploma Success Community School
Carleton Elementary School
Parcells Middle School
Koepsell Elementary School
Our Kidz World Learning Center
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Avalon Elementary School
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
John Monteith Elementary School
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Fisher Magnet Lower Academy
Pleasantview Elementary School
St Joan Of Arc Elementary School
South Lake Middle School
Eaton Academy
Brewer Elementarymiddle School
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary
High Schools (5) A+
Harper Academy
Harper Woods High School
Chandler Park Academy High School
The Harper Woods College And Career Institute
Diploma Success Community School
Denby High School
Grosse Pointe North High School
Capestone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield
Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center
East English Village Preparatory Academy
South Lake High School
Eastpointe High School
Eastpointe Virtual Academy
Eastpointe Alternative Center
Apple Tree Faith Comm Christian Acad-Dc Center
Turning Point Academy At Henry Ford
Grosse Pointe South High School
Osborn Academy Of Mathematics
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ratings A+

Harper Woods has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Harper Woods, MI Area Guide

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Harper Woods Area Facts

  • Harper Woods has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Harper Woods crime rates are 169% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Harper Woods is 4% higher than the Michigan average

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Harper Woods, MI: Mixed Neighborhood 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Harper Woods, Michigan is located just to the west of Detroit. It is a small suburban community that is quite mixed. On the side closer to Detroit, the neighborhoods seem to be in slow decline, with homeowners having either left or are renting their homes to lower income families ...Read More . However, on the other side of Harper Woods, the neighborhoods are geared more towards the upper middle-class and the neighborhoods are safer.

Shopping, dining and nightlife in Harper Woods is decent. There are a few independent shops, restaurants and bars that line a few of the streets towards the north and west of the city. The city also provides essential chain stores for basic needs. Harper Woods is also home to the Eastland Center Mall which has many stores that will suit the needs of everyone in the family.

Overall, Harper Woods is a good place to raise a family as long as you're in the right neighborhood. It's a great place to settle in general for anyone looking to live a more aristocratic life without the expense of the city or surrounding communities like Grosse Point Woods. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Johnston Park
      Salter Memorial Park
      Danbury Park
      Ghesquiere Park
      Sasser Playfield
      Brys Park
      Fairlane Park
      Chene-Trombley Park

      Entertainment

      Cook Schoolhouse
      Ray's Boom Boom Room
      Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum
      Harpos Concert Theatre
      Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Museum
      Grosse Pointe Theater
      The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center

      Food & Drink

      Harper Deli
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Wendy's
      Hungry Howie's
      Subway
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harper Woods? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Harper Woods.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harper Woods? The cost of living in Harper Woods is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
      Harper Woods
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harper Woods? Harper Woods crime rates are 5,377, which are 169% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      5,377 per 100k people

      131% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      131% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Harper Woods? The median income in Harper Woods is $50,718 which is equal to Michigan.
      Median household income
      $50,7188% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,90320% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      21% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Harper Woods a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Harper Woods home prices? Harper Woods home prices are $101,700 - which is 20% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $101,70045% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10116% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Harper Woods have good schools? The Harper Woods graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Harper Woods a good place to live? Harper Woods has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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