Livability Score

77
/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 (4) F
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Eternam Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Hyser Rivers Museum
Museum
Celebration! Cinema North
Cinema
LMCU Ballpark
Stadium
Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
Museum
Northfield Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (15) F
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Two J's Beverage
Alcohol
Kool Kone
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway Sub Shop
Fast Food
Archival Brewing
Bar
Vestal Inn
Bar
The Score
Bar
Taco Boy
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cesars Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dr. John's Healthy Sweets
Sweets
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Robinette's Apple Haus
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Dokl's Meat Market
Butcher
Aldi
Grocery Store
D & W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Northville Park Association Park
Park
Northgate Park
Park
Holtman Park
Park
Airway Park
Park
Dean Lake Park
Park
Provin Trails Park
Park
Eldon Hollow Park
Park
Ambrose Park
Park
D.W. Richardson Park
Park
DNR Park
Park
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Versluis Park
Park
Donald J. Lamoreaux Park
Park
Kooiman Park
Playground
Belmont Elementary Playground
Park
Huff Park Playground
Playground
Rogue River Park
Park
Knapp Valley Forest Park
Park
Gold Dust Park
Park
Huff Park
Park
Grotto Park
Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
Park
Aberdeen Park
Park
Dwight Lydell Park
Park
Shops (13) C+
The Comic Signal
Books
Timmers
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Robinette's Gift Barn
Gift Shop
AGO
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Chowhound Pet Supplies
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Premium Kicks
Shoes
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Straight Drive Fasteners
Home Improvement
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
Couturier Iron Craft, Inc
Furniture
Nucraft Furniture Co
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
AGO
Convenience Store
Fusion Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Northview.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Northview is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Northview crime rates are 1,784 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,372 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
412 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B-

The median income in Northview is $62,973 - which is 24% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$62,973 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Plainfield Township Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Holistic Care Approach
Doctor
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Vista Springs Northview Royal Hideaway
Nursing Home
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rockford Ambulance-Belmont Station
Ambulance Station
Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Grand Rapids Eye Care
Clinic
Glaucoma Eye Center
Doctor
Spectrum Health Integrated Care Campus - East Beltline
Clinic
Plainfield Township Firestation 1
Fire Station
Kent Pediatrics
Doctor
Grand Rapids Township Fire Station 1
Fire Station
U of M Health West
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Health Point Medical
Clinic
Plainfield Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Mercy Health Urgent Care - East Beltline
Clinic
Grand Valley Surgical Center
Clinic
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
OAM NOW Urgent Orthopaedic Care
Clinic
Leonard Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Northview home prices are $182,900 - which is 43% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$182,900 B
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C

The Northview graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
East Oakview Elementary School
Highlands School
Kent Isd Oral Deaf
North Oakview Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School
West Oakview Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School
North Park Montessori Academy
Assumption Bvm School
Lighthouse Academy St Johns
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Mill Creek Middle School
Knapp Charter Academy
Aberdeen Elementary School
Myschoolkent
Pine Island Elementary
Stoney Creek Elementary
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
North Pointe Christian Schools
Crestwood Elementary School
Center For Economicology
Home Education Site
Riverside Middle School
Northern Trails 56 School
Isj Academy Pk-8
High Schools (0) F
Northview Alternative High School
Northview High School
Kent Isd Oral Deaf
Northview Next Learning Center
Lighthouse Academy St Johns
Kent Transition Center
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Kent Innovation High School
Myschoolkent
Kent Career Tech Center
Comstock Park Flex Academy
Comstock Park High School
Kent Isd Conference Center
North Pointe Christian Schools
Home Education Site
City Middlehigh School
Northern High School
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ratings A

Northview has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (0)
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  • Northview has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Northview crime rates are 11% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Northview is 8% higher than the Michigan average
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Safe Option to Living in the City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Northview, Michigan is a farther northeastern suburb of Grand Rapids. It is home to a great public school system and is a safe community due to adequate police presence keeping people informed and safe from any crime. The housing market in Northview is ideal for anyone wishing to ...Read More live in the Grand Rapids area as to take advantage of inexpensive property taxes and low home prices. It really is a great deal to buy real estate in this area. Property value is only set to increase in the coming years.

Shopping, dining and nightlife in Northview itself is average. However, the town is located so close to Grand Rapids that this is never a problem for locals. Grand Rapids has a wide array of unique and cultural options for shopping, dining and nightlife. A few miles south of Northview is the location of two malls, and before that you have the option to veer right into the East Grand Rapids and Eastown district for superb dining and nightlife options.

Overall, Northview is a great option for those looking to raise a family. It is conveniently located near everything you'd need, and is a fairly inexpensive place to live. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Northville Park Association Park
      Northgate Park
      Holtman Park
      Airway Park
      Dean Lake Park
      Provin Trails Park
      Eldon Hollow Park
      Ambrose Park

      Entertainment

      Hyser Rivers Museum
      Celebration! Cinema North
      LMCU Ballpark
      Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society
      Northfield Lanes

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Domino's
      Big Apple Bagels
      McDonald's
      Freddy's
      Two J's Beverage

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northview? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Northview.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northview? The cost of living in Northview is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      Northview
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northview? Northview crime rates are 1,784, which are 11% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,784 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Northview? The median income in Northview is $62,973 which is 24% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $62,97314% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,73520% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Holistic Care Approach

      A+ Housing

      What are Northview home prices? Northview home prices are $182,900 - which is 43% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $182,9001% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04911% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Northview have good schools? The Northview graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% 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

      A User Ratings

      Is Northview a good place to live? Northview has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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