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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Biggby's
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Burnham Dining Service
Coffee Shop
Fourth Coast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bookmark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bernhard Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Matchhead
Coffee Shop
Cafe Casa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Artist Singh Gallery
Art Gallery
Mr. Caution Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
Stadium
Huskie Stadium
Stadium
Sports Life Art & Design
Art Gallery
JCPenney Portraits
Theatre Arts
Airway Lanes and Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Celebration! Cinema Crossroads & IMAX
Cinema
Kalamazoo Film Society
Cinema
Bernatche School of Dance
Theatre Arts
Miller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Millenium Park
Attraction
WMU Esports Arena
Theatre Arts
Chenery Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The New Vic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Air Zoo
Museum
Waldo Stadium WMU
Stadium
Wine and Canvas
Art Gallery
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Museum
Epic Center
Theatre Arts
Celery Flats Interpretive Center
Attraction
South Street
Attraction
Kalamazoo Mall
Attraction
Dalton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) C+
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Concessions Stand
Fast Food
Treat Street
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Family Fitness
Gym
Just Move Fitness and More
Gym
Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
Sawall Health food
Health Food
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
Bakery
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
MacKenzie's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Milham Park
Park
Woods Lake Park
Park
Kleinstuck Preserve
Park
Springmont Tot Lot
Park
Crane Park
Park
Lake Park
Park
Axtell Creek Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Haverhill Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Harbors West park
Park
Westnedge Park
Park
Davis Street Park
Park
Emerald Drive Park
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Hayes Park
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Dutton Street Park
Park
Asylum Lake Preserve
Park
Bronson Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
West Main Park
Park
Tyler Little Tedrow Garden
Park
Henderson Tot Lot
Park
Shops (3) A-
Speedway
Convenience Store
Second Impressions
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Pets Supplies Pluss
Pets
Meijer
Convenience Store
Admiral
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Bookbug
Books
Christy's
Furniture
Initial Attraction
Gift Shop
Bark's Fifth Avenue
Pets
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
Rich Oil
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Design 1 Salon Spa
Hairdresser
Old Navy
Clothing
Goodwill
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
ABC Warehouse
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department 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, 1.7% take public transportation in South Westnedge.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Crosstown & Crosstown Apts
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Westnedge
Bus Stop
Archives on Howard
Bus Stop
Park at Balch (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive Apartments
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Moore Dr
Bus Stop
College of Health and Human Services
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W Med Center
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - French Hall
Bus Stop
Parkview
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Western View
Bus Stop
MMC Chemistry
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
Bus Stop
Bus Loading Zone
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% 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 South Westnedge is 85/100 - which is 5% 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

South Westnedge crime rates are 2,585 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,880 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
705 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 B-

The median income in South Westnedge is $58,757 - which is 16% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$58,757 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% 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 A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Antoniotti Chiropractic
Doctor
Parkway Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Portage Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Police
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
ARFF Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Clinic
Bronson ProHealth
Doctor
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Hospital
WMU Department of Safety
Police
Vision Eye Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Portage Public Safety - Police Division
Police
Portage Public Safety - Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Fire Brigade
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Station 3 - Lakewood
Fire Station
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

South Westnedge home prices are $101,167 - which is 21% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$101,167 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5% D+
Home Affordability
1.7x (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 C

The South Westnedge graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (5) D-
St Monica School
Paramount Charter Academy
Providence Christian School
Lakeside Charter School
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Portage North Middle School
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Portage Community High School
Alternative Learning Program
Evergreen Academy
Kazoo School
Milwood Elementary School
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Woodsedge Learning Center
The Montessori School
Montessori Children'S Center
Winchell Elementary School
Oakland Academy
Greenwood Elementary School
Angling Road Elementary School
Washington Writers Academy
Haverhill Elementary School
Milwood Magnet School
Tree Of Life School
El Sol Elementary
High Schools (3) B-
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Providence Christian School
Lakeside Charter School
Portage Northern High School
Loy Norrix High School
Portage Community High School
Woodsedge Learning Center
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Phoenix Alternative High School
Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center
Transition Services
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Valley Center School
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Portage Central High School
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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)

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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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  • South Westnedge has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • South Westnedge crime rates are 57% lower than the Kalamazoo average
  • Cost of living in South Westnedge is 2% lower than the Kalamazoo average
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Westnedge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Milham Park
      Woods Lake Park
      Kleinstuck Preserve
      Springmont Tot Lot
      Crane Park
      Lake Park
      Axtell Creek Park
      Southside Park

      Entertainment

      Artist Singh Gallery
      Mr. Caution Art Gallery
      Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
      Huskie Stadium
      Sports Life Art & Design
      JCPenney Portraits
      Airway Lanes and Fun Center
      Celebration! Cinema Crossroads & IMAX

      Food & Drink

      Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars
      Qdoba
      Jimmy John's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Westnedge? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in South Westnedge.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Westnedge? The cost of living in South Westnedge is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
      South Westnedge
      85

      15% 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 South Westnedge? South Westnedge crime rates are 2,585, which are 29% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,585 per 100k people

      11% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      11% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Westnedge? The median income in South Westnedge is $58,757 which is 16% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $58,7576% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2021% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Westnedge 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 South Westnedge home prices? South Westnedge home prices are $101,167 - which is 21% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $101,16745% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81714% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C Schools

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

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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