Livability Score

57
/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
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby's
Coffee Shop
Burnham Dining Service
Coffee Shop
Bookmark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bernhard Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Fourth Coast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Matchhead
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Casa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Huskie Stadium
Stadium
Miller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
Stadium
Artist Singh Gallery
Art Gallery
Mr. Caution Art Gallery
Art Gallery
WMU Esports Arena
Theatre Arts
Waldo Stadium WMU
Stadium
Chenery Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Celebration! Cinema Crossroads & IMAX
Cinema
JCPenney Portraits
Theatre Arts
Dalton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Light Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Film Society
Cinema
The New Vic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Museum
Bernatche School of Dance
Theatre Arts
Sports Life Art & Design
Art Gallery
South Street
Attraction
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Epic Center
Theatre Arts
Millenium Park
Attraction
Kalamazoo Mall
Attraction
Farmers Alley Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media Art Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Treat Street
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Concessions Stand
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Library Kitchen & Taphouse
Bar
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Y Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Family Fitness
Gym
Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Just Move Fitness and More
Gym
Groceries (1) F
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Sawall Health food
Health Food
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harding's
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Natural Health Food Center
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
GFS Marketplace
Grocery Store
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
MacKenzie's Bakery
Bakery
Harding's
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Springmont Tot Lot
Park
Lake Park
Park
Woods Lake Park
Park
Asylum Lake Preserve
Park
Harbors West park
Park
Kleinstuck Preserve
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Crane Park
Park
Westfield Park
Park
Axtell Creek Park
Park
Davis Street Park
Park
Haverhill Park
Park
Milham Park
Park
Westnedge Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Academy Park
Park
Henderson Tot Lot
Park
Henderson Park
Park
Tyler Little Tedrow Garden
Park
Dutton Street Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
West Main Park
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Flesher Field
Park
Shops (0) D-
Rich Oil
Convenience Store
Initial Attraction
Gift Shop
Bookbug
Books
Christy's
Furniture
Bark's Fifth Avenue
Pets
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
Marathon
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Second Impressions
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Campus Marathon
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
At Home
Houseware
Munchie Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Chow Hound
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Pets Supplies Pluss
Pets
Meijer
Convenience Store
Admiral
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, 0.4% take public transportation in Oakwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Parkview
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive Apartments
Bus Stop
Archives on Howard
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Western View
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Moore Dr
Bus Stop
MMC Chemistry
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - French Hall
Bus Stop
Bus Loading Zone
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Crosstown Apts
Bus Stop
College of Health and Human Services
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Westnedge
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W Med Center
Bus Stop
Park at Balch (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% 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 Oakwood is 88/100 - 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

Oakwood crime rates are 3,367 per 100k, which is 69% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,528 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
839 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 Oakwood is $54,395 - which is 7% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$54,395 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Police
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Portage Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
Parkway Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Antoniotti Chiropractic
Doctor
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
WMU Department of Safety
Police
Bronson ProHealth
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Vision Eye Care
Doctor
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station 4 - Westwood
Fire Station
ARFF Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Portage Public Safety - Police Division
Police
Portage Public Safety - Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Police
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+

Oakwood home prices are $120,367 - which is 6% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$120,367 F
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (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 A

The Oakwood graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (1) A
Alternative Learning Program
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Lakeside Charter School
Winchell Elementary School
Angling Road Elementary School
Kazoo School
Kalamazoo Christian School
Paramount Charter Academy
St Monica School
Evergreen Academy
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Portage North Middle School
The Montessori School
Montessori Children'S Center
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Portage Community High School
Arcadia Elementary School
Oakland Academy
Providence Christian School
Linden Grove Middle School
Amberly Elementary School
Haverhill Elementary School
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo Adult Education
12Th Street Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Lakeside Charter School
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Portage Northern High School
Phoenix Alternative High School
Portage Community High School
Providence Christian School
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Transition Services
Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Loy Norrix High School
Youth Advancement Academy
Woodsedge Learning Center
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
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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 F

Oakwood has an overall rating of 34% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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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 Oakwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Springmont Tot Lot
      Lake Park
      Woods Lake Park
      Asylum Lake Preserve
      Harbors West park
      Kleinstuck Preserve
      Knollwood Park
      Crane Park

      Entertainment

      Huskie Stadium
      Miller Auditorium
      Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
      Artist Singh Gallery
      Mr. Caution Art Gallery
      WMU Esports Arena
      Waldo Stadium WMU
      Chenery Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Treat Street
      Subway
      Burger King
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakwood? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oakwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakwood? The cost of living in Oakwood is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Oakwood
      88

      12% 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 Oakwood? Oakwood crime rates are 3,367, which are 69% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,367 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Oakwood? The median income in Oakwood is $54,395 which is 7% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $54,3952% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,90810% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oakwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many 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 Oakwood home prices? Oakwood home prices are $120,367 - which is 6% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $120,36735% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8936% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Oakwood have good schools? The Oakwood graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Oakwood a good place to live? Oakwood has an overall rating of 34% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      34%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      34%

      2 total surveys

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