Livability Score

69
/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 (1) F
Cabin Creek Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
Besser Museum
Museum
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Museum
Lady Michigan
Attraction
Art in the Loft
Art Gallery
Thunder Bay Theater
Theatre Arts
Thunder Bowl Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (3) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Downtown Scoops
Sweets
The Black Sheep
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Alpena Events Complex
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Neimans Family Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Lamare Park
Park
Alpena North Side skate park
Park
Alpena Island Park
Park
Alpena Rotary Island Mill Park
Park
Alpena Duck Park
Park
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail
Park
Lincoln School Playground
Park
Avery Park
Park
Culligan Plaza
Park
North Riverfront Park
Park
South Riverfront Park
Park
McRae Park
Park
Washington Avenue Park
Park
Alpena Bay View Park
Park
Bay View Park Playground
Playground
Thomson Park
Park
Botanical Park
Park
Arthur E Sytek Park
Park
Blair Park
Park
Starlite Beach Playground
Playground
Starlite Beach
Park
Michekiwis Park
Park
Birchwood Playground
Playground
Shops (17) C+
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Shalla's Market
Convenience Store
Reflections Salon
Hairdresser
Bolenz Jewlery
Fashion
Colburn Outfitters
Clothing
The Local Basket Case
Gift Shop
Alpena Furniture
Furniture
Bob's Bullpen
Books
Hair by Ellie
Hairdresser
Shear Envy Salon
Hairdresser
Roar Salon
Hairdresser
The Style Warehouse
Clothing
Travelling Ladders
Furniture
Olivet Books and Gifts
Gift Shop
The Bluebird Boutique
Clothing
Admiral Petroleum
Convenience Store
MI Stop
Convenience Store
Corner Depot
Convenience Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Thunder Bay Shopping Center
Mall
Glitz & Glamour Bridal & Gifts
Gift Shop
Alpena Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Alpena.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alpena is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Alpena crime rates are 1,666 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,193 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
473 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Alpena is $38,260 - which is 25% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$38,260 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Alpena Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Alpena County Sheriff Office
Police
Alpena Fire Department
Fire Station
Alpena Police Department
Police
Alpena Medical Arts P.C.
Clinic
The Drug Store
Pharmacy
Thunder Bay Family Dentistry
Dentist
Township of Alpena Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Alpena home prices are $82,200 - which is 36% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$82,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Alpena graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Michigan
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (8) F
Immanuel Lutheran School
Lincoln Community School
Besser Elementary School
All Saints Catholic School
Pied Piper School
Ella M White School
Thunder Bay Junior High School
High Schools (3) F
Pied Piper School
Oxbow Aces Academyalternative And Adult Ed
Alpena High School
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ratings F

Alpena has an overall rating of 35% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Boring and a dying town 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 14, 2020) Nothing to do for the youth and the old. School system is horrible and choose a child bully out. We seem to keep losing business hardly grow and I want out of this miserable place. Traffic is wild and the police force are never to be found when people are blowing red lights and c ...Read More an't wait in the turn lane almost hitting pedestrians. The attraction here are so lame we have a nice light pointing at a old bicycle... Most of our parks have no lighting at night so you can't see and they are closed at 11 so good luck doing anything if your young... Go to the bar and get hammered... Read Less
Alpena: On the Banks of Lake Huron 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I call Alpena, Michigan home and absolutely love living in Alpena, Michigan. This place is located on Lake Huron in an area known as Thunder Bay. The best areas in Alpena, Michigan include areas located on the shores of Lake Huron. You will find lighthouses to explore and multipl ...Read More e wildlife areas including Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Alpena is located along the Lake State Railway so rail transportation is a possibility if needed. The cost of living here is steep. Many people do have a problem finding a job here that actually pays enough to afford the apartments and homes in the area. This area could definitely use more job opportunities.

The area is slowly growing. I am sure some would like to see faster growth, but I love how this area is keeping its small-town feel. Everyone is just friendly to everyone here. The crime rate is relatively low and I have just fell in love with the area. It offers the basics and great view of Lake Heron with tons of recreational opportunities for water lovers. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lamare Park
      Alpena North Side skate park
      Alpena Island Park
      Alpena Rotary Island Mill Park
      Alpena Duck Park
      Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail
      Lincoln School Playground
      Avery Park

      Entertainment

      Besser Museum
      Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
      Lady Michigan
      Art in the Loft
      Thunder Bay Theater
      Thunder Bowl Lanes

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Downtown Scoops
      The Black Sheep
      Culver's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alpena? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Alpena.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alpena? The cost of living in Alpena is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
      Alpena
      85

      15% 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 Alpena? Alpena crime rates are 1,666, which are 17% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,666 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Alpena? The median income in Alpena is $38,260 which is 25% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $38,26031% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,20219% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Alpena Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Alpena home prices? Alpena home prices are $82,200 - which is 36% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $82,20055% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $56540% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Alpena have good schools? The Alpena graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Alpena a good place to live? Alpena has an overall rating of 35% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      35%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      35%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      34%

      2 total surveys

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