Livability Score

53
/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
Bernhard Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Casa
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Matchhead
Coffee Shop
Bookmark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Burnham Dining Service
Coffee Shop
Fourth Coast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Light Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Dalton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Waldo Stadium WMU
Stadium
WMU Esports Arena
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Museum
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Museum
South Street
Attraction
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media Art Museum
Museum
Kalamazoo Mall
Attraction
Chenery Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Farmers Alley Theatre
Theatre Arts
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Epic Center
Theatre Arts
AMC
Cinema
Miller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The New Vic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Goodrich Kalamazoo 10
Cinema
Artist Singh Gallery
Art Gallery
Mr. Caution Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) F
Bottoms Up
Alcohol
Rugger's Up & Under
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Waldos Campus Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
O'Duffy's
Bar
Shakespeare Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Wine Loft, Wine Bar
Bar
Old Peninsula Brewpub and Restuarant
Bar
Cherri's Chocol'art
Sweets
Central City Tap House
Bar
Monaco Bay
Bar
Sky Deck
Bar
The Gatsby
Bar
Wild Bull Saloon
Bar
Y Bar
Bar
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bob's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
KZOO Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
MacKenzie's Bakery
Bakery
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Natural Health Food Center
Grocery Store
GFS Marketplace
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sawall Health food
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hardings
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Eastwood Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
La Crone Park
Park
Henderson Park
Park
Tyler Little Tedrow Garden
Park
VerSluis & Dickinson Park
Park
Henderson Tot Lot
Park
Academy Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
West Main Park
Park
Princeton Park
Park
Farrel Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Park
Bronson Park
Park
Krom & Prouty Park
Park
Arcadia Playground
Park
Davis Street Park
Park
Dutton Street Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Westnedge Park
Park
Verburg Park
Park
Rose Park Veterans Memorial
Park
Axtell Creek Park
Park
Frays Park
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Kleinstuck Preserve
Park
Shops (2) C+
PS Douglas
Convenience Store
Dayshas Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
West Main Marathon
Convenience Store
West Main Party Store
Convenience Store
Pedal Bicycles
Bicycle
Citgo
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Clark Gas Station
Convenience Store
Bronco Mall
Mall
WMU Book Store
Books
Nord Jewelers
Fashion
V & A Bootery
Shoes
Hite House
Furniture
Memories Bridal
Clothing
Mall Plaza
Mall
Urban
Hairdresser
Terrapin
Gift Shop
Folio Salon and Boutique
Hairdresser
Morrison Jewelers
Fashion
P!ck
Furniture
Alfrid E, Bike
Bicycle
Ryan's Barbershop
Hairdresser
South Westnedge Market
Convenience Store
Benipal Gas & Food Mart
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, 0.7% take public transportation in West Douglas.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo
Transit Station
Metro/Bronco - W Med Center
Bus Stop
Bus Loading Zone
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - French Hall
Bus Stop
College of Health and Human Services
Bus Stop
MMC Chemistry
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Moore Dr
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Western View
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive Apartments
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Archives on Howard
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Crosstown Apts
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Westnedge
Bus Stop
Park at Balch (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Parkview
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% 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 West Douglas is 84/100 - which is 6% 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

West Douglas crime rates are 11,795 per 100k, which is 490% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
6,959 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
4,836 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 F

The median income in West Douglas is $29,551 - which is 42% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$29,551 F
Unemployment Rate
17.6% F
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
WMU Department of Safety
Police
Vision Eye Care
Doctor
Station 4 - Westwood
Fire Station
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Clinic
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
Northwood Fire Station - Station 1
Fire Station
Station 1 - Northwood
Fire Station
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Hospital
Bronson ProHealth
Doctor
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Police
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Fire Station
Parkway Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Antoniotti Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Borgess Medical Center
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Station 2 - Eastwood
Fire Station
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Police
David T Brown, DDS PC
Dentist
Station 3 - Lakewood
Fire Station
Westside Family Medical Center, P.C.
Clinic
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+

West Douglas home prices are $87,200 - which is 32% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$87,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
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 A

The West Douglas graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (0) A
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Hillside Middle School
Woodward School For Technology And Research
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Northglade Montessori School
St Augustine School
Lincoln International Studies School
Kingwestwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Montessori Children'S Center
The Montessori School
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Arcadia Elementary School
Kazoo School
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Parchment Northwood Elem School
Evergreen Academy
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Youth Center School
Edison Environmental Science Academy
High Schools (0) A+
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Transition Services
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Phoenix Alternative High School
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Youth Center School
Barclay Hills Education Center
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Boys To Men Group Home
Parchment High School
Comstock Compass High School
Lakeside Charter School
Valley Center School
Providence Christian 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)

ratings F

West Douglas has an overall rating of 32% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
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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West Douglas Area Facts

  • West Douglas has a Livability Score of 53/100, which is considered poor
  • West Douglas crime rates are 96% higher than the Kalamazoo average
  • Cost of living in West Douglas is 3% lower than the Kalamazoo average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      La Crone Park
      Henderson Park
      Tyler Little Tedrow Garden
      VerSluis & Dickinson Park
      Henderson Tot Lot
      Academy Park
      Jones Park
      West Main Park

      Entertainment

      Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
      Light Fine Arts Building
      Dalton Theatre
      Waldo Stadium WMU
      WMU Esports Arena
      Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
      Kalamazoo Valley Museum
      South Street

      Food & Drink

      Bottoms Up
      Rugger's Up & Under
      Dairy Queen
      Jimmy John's
      Waldos Campus Tavern
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Douglas? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in West Douglas.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Douglas? The cost of living in West Douglas is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Michigan.
      West Douglas
      84

      16% 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 West Douglas? West Douglas crime rates are 11,795, which are 490% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      11,795 per 100k people

      407% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      407% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Douglas? The median income in West Douglas is $29,551 which is 42% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $29,55147% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,28242% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      18%

      277% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Douglas 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 West Douglas home prices? West Douglas home prices are $87,200 - which is 32% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $87,20053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85410% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      66% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does West Douglas have good schools? The West Douglas graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower 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 West Douglas a good place to live? West Douglas has an overall rating of 32% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      32%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      32%

      1 total surveys

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