Livability Score

80
/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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Fourth Coast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Burnham Dining Service
Coffee Shop
Bookmark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bernhard Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Matchhead
Coffee Shop
Cafe Casa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby's
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Water Street Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Chenery Auditorium
Theatre Arts
WMU Esports Arena
Theatre Arts
The New Vic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Waldo Stadium WMU
Stadium
Miller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Artist Singh Gallery
Art Gallery
Mr. Caution Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Museum
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
South Street
Attraction
Epic Center
Theatre Arts
Kalamazoo Mall
Attraction
Dalton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Light Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Farmers Alley Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC
Cinema
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media Art Museum
Museum
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Museum
Sports Life Art & Design
Art Gallery
Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
Stadium
Huskie Stadium
Stadium
Airway Lanes and Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Wings Event Center
Stadium
JCPenney Portraits
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) C+
Heilman's Nuts and Confections
Sweets
Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Taco Bob's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Treat Street
Sweets
O'Duffy's
Bar
Waldos Campus Tavern
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bottoms Up
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Central City Tap House
Bar
Rugger's Up & Under
Bar
Cherri's Chocol'art
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Family Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Just Move Fitness and More
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Sawall Health food
Health Food
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
Bakery
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
MacKenzie's Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Natural Health Food Center
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Eastwood Market
Grocery Store
GFS Marketplace
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Crane Park
Park
Kleinstuck Preserve
Park
Axtell Creek Park
Park
Westnedge Park
Park
Davis Street Park
Park
Woods Lake Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Dutton Street Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Upjohn Park
Park
Lake Park
Park
Springmont Tot Lot
Park
Bronson Park
Park
Milham Park
Park
West Main Park
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Tyler Little Tedrow Garden
Park
Jones Park
Park
Henderson Tot Lot
Park
Academy Park
Park
Henderson Park
Park
Arcadia Playground
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Park
Hayes Park
Park
Rose Park Veterans Memorial
Park
Shops (2) D-
Crosstown Shell
Convenience Store
Manni Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Kzoo Swift
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Second Impressions
Discount Store
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
Bark's Fifth Avenue
Pets
Christy's
Furniture
Bookbug
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Initial Attraction
Gift Shop
Marathon
Convenience Store
South Westnedge Market
Convenience Store
Rich Oil
Convenience Store
Food Maxx
Convenience Store
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Bronco Mall
Mall
WMU Book Store
Books
P!ck
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Morrison Jewelers
Fashion
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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 A+

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Westnedge Hill.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Crosstown & Crosstown Apts
Bus Stop
Crosstown & Westnedge
Bus Stop
Park at Balch (SE Corner)
Bus Stop
Archives on Howard
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive Apartments
Bus Stop
College of Health and Human Services
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W Med Center
Bus Stop
Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Moore Dr
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - French Hall
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
Bus Stop
MMC Chemistry
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Western View
Bus Stop
Bus Loading Zone
Bus Stop
Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
Bus Stop
Kalamazoo
Transit Station
Parkview
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% 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 Westnedge Hill 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

Westnedge Hill crime rates are 3,148 per 100k, which is 58% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,425 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
723 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 A+

The median income in Westnedge Hill is $74,802 - which is 47% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$74,802 B
Unemployment Rate
1.4% 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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Antoniotti Chiropractic
Doctor
Parkway Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Fire Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
Police
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Clinic
Bronson ProHealth
Doctor
WMU Department of Safety
Police
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Vision Eye Care
Doctor
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
ARFF Station
Fire Station
Station 3 - Lakewood
Fire Station
Portage Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Station 4 - Westwood
Fire Station
Borgess Medical Center
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station 2 - Eastwood
Fire Station
Station 1 - Northwood
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+

Westnedge Hill home prices are $129,840 - which is 2% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$129,840 F
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
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 B+

The Westnedge Hill graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Evergreen Academy
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
The Montessori School
Montessori Children'S Center
Kazoo School
Paramount Charter Academy
El Sol Elementary
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Washington Writers Academy
Winchell Elementary School
Alternative Learning Program
Lakeside Charter School
Providence Christian School
Milwood Elementary School
St Monica School
Edison Environmental Science Academy
St Augustine School
Tree Of Life School
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Greenwood Elementary School
Woodward School For Technology And Research
Milwood Magnet School
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
High Schools (0) B-
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Phoenix Alternative High School
Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center
Transition Services
Kalamazoo Adult Education
Lakeside Charter School
Providence Christian School
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Loy Norrix High School
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Portage Northern High School
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Portage Community High School
Woodsedge Learning Center
Valley Center School
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Youth Center School
Barclay Hills Education Center
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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 A+

Westnedge Hill has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes 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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Westnedge Hill, Kalamazoo, MI Area Guide

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Westnedge Hill Area Facts

  • Westnedge Hill has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westnedge Hill crime rates are 48% lower than the Kalamazoo average
  • Cost of living in Westnedge Hill is 1% higher than the Kalamazoo average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Crane Park
      Kleinstuck Preserve
      Axtell Creek Park
      Westnedge Park
      Davis Street Park
      Woods Lake Park
      Reed Park
      Dutton Street Park

      Entertainment

      Chenery Auditorium
      WMU Esports Arena
      The New Vic Theatre
      Waldo Stadium WMU
      Miller Auditorium
      Artist Singh Gallery
      Mr. Caution Art Gallery
      Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

      Food & Drink

      Heilman's Nuts and Confections
      Chicken
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Jimmy John's
      Little Caesars
      Qdoba
      Taco Bob's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Westnedge Hill? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Westnedge Hill.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westnedge Hill? The cost of living in Westnedge Hill is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Westnedge Hill
      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 Westnedge Hill? Westnedge Hill crime rates are 3,148, which are 58% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,148 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westnedge Hill? The median income in Westnedge Hill is $74,802 which is 47% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $74,80235% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,60246% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westnedge Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Westnedge Hill home prices? Westnedge Hill home prices are $129,840 - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $129,84030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71125% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Westnedge Hill have good schools? The Westnedge Hill graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westnedge Hill a good place to live? Westnedge Hill has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      2 total surveys

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