Livability Score

74
/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 (4) F
Wilderness Expressions
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Cinema
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (31) F
Double Dip Depot
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Archie's Party Store
Alcohol
The Ice Cream Garage
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Siciliano's
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Charlie's Liquor
Alcohol
Freddy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
River City Saloon
Bar
Play Station Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Sobie Meats
Butcher
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (32) F
Blandford Nature Center
Park
Walker City Central Park
Park
The Highlands
Park
Walker Community Park
Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
Park
Shawmut Hills Park
Park
Shawmut Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Tremont Greenspace
Park
Union Sledding Hill
Park
Alpine Estates Park
Park
Richmond Park
Park
Valley Field
Park
Sullivan Field Playground
Playground
Sullivan Field
Park
Tallmadge Township Park
Park
English Hills Park
Park
Nagold Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
John Ball Park
Park
John Ball south playground
Playground
Sibley School Park
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Shops (37) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Arh Walker
Convenience Store
Lashes By Rain
Beauty
Field's Fabrics
Fabric
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Jude's Barbershop
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Benji Salon and Spa
Beauty
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Affordable iStore
Electronics
Standale Lumber
Home Improvement
Studio Nails
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Amy Nails & Spa
Beauty
The Man Cave
Hairdresser
Designing Dreams Floral and Tuxedo
Florist
Next Door Food Store
Convenience Store
Stadium Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Secret Nail
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Rx Optical
Optician
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Walker.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations D-
Lake Michigan at Lincoln Lawns (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Sunset Hills (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Hampton Lane (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Manzana (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Bayberry Apartments
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan across from Bayberry (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Kinney (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Kinney (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Cummings (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Marsh Ridge (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan across from St Clair (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Collindale (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Collindale (EB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Fairfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan across from Fairfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Standale Meijer
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Oakleigh (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Michigan at Bona Vista (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Mt. Mercy (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Bristol (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge across from Scott (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Walker is 97/100 - 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+

Walker crime rates are 3,024 per 100k, which is 51% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,828 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
195 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B+

The median income in Walker is $63,878 - which is 26% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$63,878 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Walker Police Department
Police
Walker Fire Department
Fire Station
Standale Family Physicians
Doctor
Standale Dental
Dentist
Walker Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Life-Centered Dentistry
Dentist
Westside Dental GR
Dentist
Gorski Dennis G DDS
Dentist
Covell Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Palaszek Mary K DDS
Dentist
Lake Michigan Dental
Dentist
Roedema Kenneth J DDS
Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Western Michigan
Dentist
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
Dentist
Donald M Konen DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dr. Mark Osenieks DDS PC
Dentist
Walker Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Spectrum Medical Center
Clinic
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Walker home prices are $201,300 - which is 58% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$201,300 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C+

The Walker graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Blandford Nature Center
Zinser Elementary School
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
St Anthony Of Padua
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
Walker Charter Academy
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Kenowa Hills Middle School
Westwood Middle School
Stocking Elementary
Harrison Elementary
John Ball Park Zoo School
Sacred Heart Academy
Sibley School
High Schools (0) F
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
West Catholic High School
Kenowa Hills High School
Newcomers Community School
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Union High School
Union High Transition
Success Kenowa Hills
Sacred Heart Academy
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ratings B

Walker has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Walker, MI: Conveniently located next to Grand Rapids. 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) The city of Walker, Michigan is a suburb of the Grand Rapids area. The city itself blends into Grand Rapids well so you often don't feel like you're in a different city. There are plenty of housing options with varying prices and the shopping and dining is decent, though most of ...Read More your dining experience in Walker will be at franchises. Nightlife is virtually nonexistent in Walker, so it'll be a good idea if you're looking for good night life to take an Uber or Lyft into Grand Rapids for an excellent nightlife experience.

Walker public schools are very good and the community itself is safe and well-policed. The southern side of Walker may be a different story as the community on the southern side gets to be a bit more sketchy as it meshes into the West side of Grand Rapids, but that is a very small portion of Walker. The rest of the city of quite decent and well worth it when it comes to cost-effective alternatives to living downtown in Grand Rapids. Overall, I'd say Walker is a great place for families and singles alike, and a great starting point for anyone looking to move up. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Blandford Nature Center
      Walker City Central Park
      The Highlands
      Walker Community Park
      Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
      Shawmut Hills Park
      Shawmut Park
      Harmon Park

      Entertainment

      John Ball Zoo
      Van Andel Living Shores
      AMC Grand Rapids 18
      Clique Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Double Dip Depot
      Wendy's
      Hungry Howie's
      Archie's Party Store
      The Ice Cream Garage
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Taco Bell

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Walker? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Walker.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Walker? The cost of living in Walker is 97/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      Walker
      97

      3% 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 Walker? Walker crime rates are 3,024, which are 51% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,024 per 100k people

      30% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      30% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Walker? The median income in Walker is $63,878 which is 26% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $63,87815% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,8507% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Standale Family Physicians

      A+ Housing

      What are Walker home prices? Walker home prices are $201,300 - which is 58% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $201,3009% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8679% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

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

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Walker a good place to live? Walker has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      1 total surveys

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