Livability Score

84
/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 some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Chat
Coffee Shop
Fruit Froyo
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chapelure
Coffee Shop
Fernando's Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sparty's
Coffee Shop
Sparty's Refresh
Coffee Shop
Möge Tee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sparty's Refresh
Coffee Shop
Blue Owl
Coffee Shop
Foster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame
Museum
Studio C!
Cinema
Meridian Historical Village
Museum
Jamie Gent Stadium
Stadium
Pasant Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Cobb Great Hall
Theatre Arts
Kresge Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Summer Circle Theatre
Theatre Arts
Auditorium and Fairchild Theater
Theatre Arts
The Rock
Attraction
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
Museum
Michigan State University Museum
Museum
Beaumont Tower
Attraction
Beal Botanical Garden
Attraction
Spartan Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (37) D-
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Deli
Dusty's Wine Bar
Bar
Buddies Pub & Grill
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Noodles & Company
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Henry's Place
Bar
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Ahlan Restaurant
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Yum! Japan
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Cajun Cafe Grill
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Stateside Deli and Restaurant
Deli
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Eagle Fit 24/7
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
State of Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Alchemy Studio
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (14) C-
Tom's Food Center
Grocery Store
Swagath Foods Indian Groceries
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakery
Mert's Specialty Meats
Butcher
Meijer
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Foods for Living
Grocery Store
East Lansing Food Co op
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Mitten Raised
Bakery
Campbell's Market Baskey
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Sander Farm Preserved Natural Area
Park
Tacoma Hills Park
Park
Forest Hills Park
Park
Ferguson Park
Park
Wonch Park
Park
Ottawa Hills Park
Park
East Meadows Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Legg Park
Park
Harris Nature Center
Park
Ted Black Woods
Park
Play
Playground
Eastgate Park
Park
Orlando Park
Park
Hartrick Park
Park
Red Cedar Roadside Park
Park
Burcham Park
Park
Musselman / Ledebuhr Welcome Park
Park
North Meridian Road Park
Park
Vet Med Field
Park
Brattin Woods Park
Park
Hidden River Park
Park
Hillbrook Park
Park
4H Children's Garden
Park
Foyer Garden
Park
Shops (73) A+
Head To Toe
Beauty
A Wig and a Prayer
Beauty
Quality Dairy
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Jude's Barbershop - Okemos
Hairdresser
Cutco Store
Houseware
Capital City Vision Center
Optician
Salon Etc
Beauty
Soldan's Feed & Pet Supplies
Pets
Shear Reflections Hair Design
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
AC&E Rentals Inc-Equipment Rental
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Okemos Optometry
Optician
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Pilgrim House Furniture
Furniture
Okemos Marathon
Convenience Store
Instrumented Senor Technology
Electronics
Meijer
Convenience Store
Salon 7 & Spa
Beauty
Heat'n Sweep
Houseware
Douglas J Salon
Hairdresser
Macy's
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Okemos.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations F
Okemos Meijer
Bus Stop
Meridian Mall
Bus Stop
Cata MSU-CTC
Bus Station
Westbound Grand River past M.A.C. Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Okemos is 106/100 - which is 18% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

Okemos crime rates are 925 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
711 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
213 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Okemos is $78,596 - which is 55% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$78,596 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Dentist
RediCare Okemos
Clinic
Brian Carlin, DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Meridian Township Fire Station 91
Fire Station
Meridian PD
Police
Lansing Urgent Care - Okemos
Hospital
Bruce R. Ferguson, D.D.S.
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
PGPA Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Clinic
Sparrow Urgent Care
Doctor
Avenue Health
Clinic
Portnoy & Tu Family Dentistry
Clinic
Pinnacle Dermatology
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MSUCOM Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology Academic Offices
Doctor
Public Safety
Police
Olin Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Olin Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Okemos home prices are $264,300 - which is 107% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$264,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A+

The Okemos graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (8) B-
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Kinawa School
Cornell Elementary School
Michigan Connections Academy
St Martha School
Hiawatha Elementary School
Bennett Woods Elementary School
Montessori Radmoor School
Great Lakes Cyber Academy Mshs
Haslett Middle School
Vera Ralya Elementary School
Wilkshire School
Murphy Elementary School
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Macdonald Middle School
Marble School
St Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Donley Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Michigan Connections Academy
Haslett High School
Great Lakes Cyber Academy Mshs
Nextech High School Of Lansing
Great Lakes Cyber Academy Hs
Okemos High School
Project Search
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ratings A

Okemos has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Okemos: Cost-Effective and Safe 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Okemos, Michigan is located just outside of Michigan's capital city- Lansing. It is a relatively upper middle-class town and a very safe and cost effective option as opposed to living directly in Lansing. Okemos is definitely a great place to raise a family and boasts being named ...Read More one of the best cities to live in Michigan. The public schools in Okemos are among the best in the state, and the city is located to one of the best colleges in the country- Michigan State University. The city is also close to Ann Arbor, which has another nationally renowned college- University of Michigan. Okemos is conveniently located between the Lansing and the Detroit area, so shopping and other nightlife/entertainment is close by.

The weather in Okemos is the same as you'd find anywhere in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Colder and more snowy winters, and hot (often times humid) summers. Living in Okemos is best suited for someone raising a family and is one of the best areas to live in Michigan for safety and education. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sander Farm Preserved Natural Area
      Tacoma Hills Park
      Forest Hills Park
      Ferguson Park
      Wonch Park
      Ottawa Hills Park
      East Meadows Park
      Central Park

      Entertainment

      Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame
      Studio C!
      Meridian Historical Village
      Jamie Gent Stadium
      Pasant Theatre
      Wharton Center for Performing Arts
      Cobb Great Hall
      Kresge Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      The Honey Baked Ham Company
      Dusty's Wine Bar
      Buddies Pub & Grill
      Qdoba
      Noodles & Company
      Wendy's
      Jimmy John's
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Okemos? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Okemos.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Okemos? The cost of living in Okemos is 106/100 - which is 18% higher than Michigan.
      Okemos
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Okemos? Okemos crime rates are 925, which are 54% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      925 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 109

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Okemos? The median income in Okemos is $78,596 which is 55% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $78,59642% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,76853% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lansing Urgent Care - Okemos

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      PGPA Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sparrow Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Okemos home prices? Okemos home prices are $264,300 - which is 107% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $264,30043% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06012% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Okemos have good schools? The Okemos graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      91:1

      468% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Okemos a good place to live? Okemos has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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