Livability Score

59
/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
Biggby's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Fourth Coast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Matchhead
Coffee Shop
Cafe Casa
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
D & R's Daily Grind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Burnham Dining Service
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Airway Lanes and Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Sports Life Art & Design
Art Gallery
Air Zoo
Museum
Wings Event Center
Stadium
Mr. Caution Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Artist Singh Gallery
Art Gallery
Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
Stadium
Huskie Stadium
Stadium
Kalamazoo Film Society
Cinema
Bernatche School of Dance
Theatre Arts
JCPenney Portraits
Theatre Arts
Wine and Canvas
Art Gallery
Millenium Park
Attraction
Celebration! Cinema Crossroads & IMAX
Cinema
Celery Flats Interpretive Center
Attraction
Celery Flats Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
Hayloft Theater
Theatre Arts
The New Vic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Chenery Auditorium
Theatre Arts
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Epic Center
Theatre Arts
AMC
Cinema
Kalamazoo Mall
Attraction
Farmers Alley Theatre
Theatre Arts
South Street
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) D-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Cottage Inn Pizza
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Family Fitness
Gym
Just Move Fitness and More
Gym
Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Sawall Health food
Health Food
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
MacKenzie's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (12) F
Emerald Drive Park
Park
Milham Park
Park
Lexington Green Park
Park
Hayes Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Crane Park
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Axtell Creek Park
Park
Kleinstuck Preserve
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Haverhill Park
Park
Westnedge Park
Park
Woods Lake Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Dutton Street Park
Park
Mayors' Riverfront Park
Park
Davis Street Park
Park
Springmont Tot Lot
Park
Lake Park
Park
Merrill Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Bronson Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
Shell
Convenience Store
On The Wings
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Field's Fabrics
Fabric
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Kilgore Party Store
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sprinkle Rd Bp
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Pets Supplies Pluss
Pets
Speedway
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Second Impressions
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Design 1 Salon Spa
Hairdresser
AGO
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Cbd (A+)

2. Stuart (A+)

3. Vine (A)

4. West Main Hill (A-)

5. W Mu-Krph (B+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Milwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Park at Balch (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Westnedge
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Crosstown Apts
Bus Stop
Archives on Howard
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W Med Center
Bus Stop
College of Health and Human Services
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive Apartments
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - French Hall
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Moore Dr
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo
Transit Station
Metro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Stuart (A+)

2. South Side (A+)

3. Westnedge Hill (A+)

4. Vine (A+)

5. Oakland-Winchell (D+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Milwood is 87/100 - which is 2% 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. Colony Farm (A+)

2. Hill An Brook (A+)

3. West Main Hill (A+)

4. Arcadia (A+)

5. Burke Acres (A+)

crime F

Milwood crime rates are 4,441 per 100k, which is 122% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,519 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
922 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. W Mu-Krph (A+)

2. West Main Hill (A+)

3. Colony Farm (A+)

4. Parkview Hills (A)

5. Hill An Brook (C-)

employment C

The median income in Milwood is $56,819 - which is 12% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$56,819 D
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Westnedge Hill (A+)

2. Oakland-Winchell (A+)

3. Colony Farm (B)

4. South Westnedge (B-)

5. South Side (C+)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
ARFF Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Brigade
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station 3 - Lakewood
Fire Station
Antoniotti Chiropractic
Doctor
Parkway Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Doja
Pharmacy
Bronson ProHealth
Doctor
Portage Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Hospital
Portage Public Safety - Police Division
Police
Portage Public Safety - Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
City of Portage - Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Clinic
Vision Eye Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Eastside (A+)

2. Northside (A+)

3. Arcadia (A-)

4. Burke Acres (A-)

5. Edison (A-)

housing A+

Milwood home prices are $128,760 - which is 1% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$128,760 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. South Side (A+)

2. Oakland-Winchell (A+)

3. Knollwood (A+)

4. Edison (A+)

5. Stuart (A+)

schools D-

The Milwood graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (3) F
Greenwood Elementary School
Woodsedge Learning Center
Kalamazoo Country Day School
Milwood Elementary School
Milwood Magnet School
Providence Christian School
St Monica School
Tree Of Life School
Paramount Charter Academy
Washington Writers Academy
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Portage North Middle School
Portage Community High School
Green Meadow Elementary School
Valley Center School
Edison Environmental Science Academy
Evergreen Academy
Lakeside Charter School
The Montessori School
Montessori Children'S Center
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Forest Academy
Kazoo School
Haverhill Elementary School
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
High Schools (1) F
Loy Norrix High School
Woodsedge Learning Center
Providence Christian School
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Portage Northern High School
Portage Community High School
Valley Center School
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Lakeside Charter School
Phoenix Alternative High School
Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Transition Services
Portage Central High School
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Side (A+)

2. Cbd (A+)

3. West Douglas (A)

4. Oakwood (A)

5. Oakland-Winchell (A)

ratings B-

Milwood has an overall rating of 68% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Oakland-Winchell (A+)

2. Westnedge Hill (A+)

3. Eastside (A-)

4. Milwood (B-)

5. Oakwood (F)

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Emerald Drive Park
      Milham Park
      Lexington Green Park
      Hayes Park
      Southside Park
      Reed Park
      Crane Park
      Millennium Park

      Entertainment

      Airway Lanes and Fun Center
      Sports Life Art & Design
      Air Zoo
      Wings Event Center
      Mr. Caution Art Gallery
      Artist Singh Gallery
      Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
      Huskie Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Quiznos
      Cottage Inn Pizza
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Subway
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Milwood? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Milwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Milwood? The cost of living in Milwood is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Milwood
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Kalamazoo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Milwood? Milwood crime rates are 4,441, which are 122% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,441 per 100k people

      91% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      91% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Milwood? The median income in Milwood is $56,819 which is 12% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $56,8193% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,717equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Milwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
      Bronson Methodist Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Antoniotti Chiropractic
      Bronson ProHealth
      Parkway Plastic Surgery
      Vision Eye Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Milwood home prices? Milwood home prices are $128,760 - which is 1% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $128,76030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72524% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Milwood have good schools? The Milwood graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Milwood a good place to live? Milwood has an overall rating of 68% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      5 total surveys

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