Livability Score

78
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Barista's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Colorful Rain Kids Art Academy
Theatre Arts
Grand Theatre
Cinema
Island Oasis Water Park
Water Park
Westside Bowling
Bowling Alley
Mall 7 Cinemas
Cinema
Hornady Marshall Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Museum
Food and Drink (47) A-
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Alibi Package Store
Alcohol
Stueby's Alibi Lounge & Sports Bar
Bar
Taco John's
Fast Food
JR Liquor
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Sluggers
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Pepper Jax Grill
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Flippin' Chicken
Fast Food
Imperial Palace Express
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Runza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Health Plex Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (12) A+
Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Old Home Bread Thriftstore
Bakery
Conoco 1-Stop
Grocery Store
Halal Meat
Butcher
African Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Vientiane Oriental Market
Grocery Store
La Flor
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
Broadwell Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Buechler Park
Park
Ryder Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Platt-Duetsche Softball Fields
Park
Suck's Lake Park
Park
Augustine Park
Park
Northside Fun Park
Park
Schuff Park
Park
Capital Heights Park
Park
Abbott Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Pier Park
Park
Stolley State Park
Park
LaGrande Isle Historical Marker
Park
Kids Kingdom
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Sothman Park
Park
Hall County Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Ashley Park
Park
Fonner Park
Park
O K Store Historical Marker
Park
Sprague Park
Park
L.E. Ray Park
Park
Shops (44) A+
Uniforms 'N More
Clothing
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Otto's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Smoker Friendly
Convenience Store
Tom's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Pump & Pantry
Convenience Store
Montage
Beauty
Novedades Evelyn
Clothing
Computer Hardware
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Casey's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
T-Shirt Engineers
Clothing
Old Town Boot Barn
Shoes
Nelson's Furniture
Furniture
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Gordmans
Department Store
Pump & Pantry
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Maurices
Clothing
Pro Image Sports
Clothing
Buckle
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Grand Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Grand Island is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Nebraska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C
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crime D

Grand Island crime rates are 2,983 per 100k, which is 37% higher than Nebraska
Property Crime
2,577 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
406 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C

The median income in Grand Island is $56,513 - which is 4% higher than Nebraska.
Med. Household Income
$56,513 D
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Grand Island Fire Station One
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Practice of Grand Island
Doctor
Saint Francis Medical Plaza
Clinic
Grand Island Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
Doctor
Grand Island Clinic
Clinic
Nebraska Medicine - Internal Medical Associates
Doctor
Mid Nebraska Foot Clinic
Doctor
Grand Island Specialty Clinic - Neurosurgery
Doctor
Grand Island Specialty Clinic - Neurology
Doctor
CHI Health Saint Francis
Hospital
U-Save Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Grand Island Radiology
Clinic
Audiology & Hearing Center of Grand Island
Doctor
Grand Island Specialty Clinic
Doctor
Pain and Physical Medicine Clinic
Doctor
Hall County Sheriffs Department
Police
Grand Island Fire Station Two
Fire Station
Grand Island Police Department
Police
U Save Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Promptcare
Doctor
Central Nebraska Orthopedics
Doctor
Grand Island Foot Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Grand Island home prices are $148,200 - which is 8% higher than Nebraska
Home Price
$148,200 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D+

The Grand Island graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Nebraska
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (27) F
Wasmer Elementary School
Central Catholic Middle & High School
Howard Elementary School
Gates Elementary School
Newell Elementary School
Central Ne Support Service Program
Career Pathways Institute
Trinity Lutheran School
Walnut Middle School
Grand Island Christian School
Success Academy
Dodge Elementary School
Stolley Park Elem School
Barr Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
West Lawn Elementary School
Knickrehm Elementary School
Starr Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Wyandotte Learning Center
Shoemaker Elementary School
Westridge Middle School
Seedling Mile Elem School
Engleman Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Central Catholic Middle & High School
Central Ne Support Service Program
Indra House
Grand Island Senior High School
Heartland Lutheran High School
Northwest High School
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ratings A

Grand Island has an overall rating of 82% from 27 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (26)
From AreaVibes C
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  • Grand Island has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Grand Island crime rates are 37% higher than the Nebraska average
  • Cost of living in Grand Island is 2% lower than the Nebraska average

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The Family Life 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 13, 2015) Moving to Grand Island, NE from FL wasn't something that I planned on, but the area is lovely, and I have seen the beauty that NE exhibits. This is a city where you can learn everyone's name, feeling like you're family no matter where you go in town. There are several restaurants ...Read More to choose from, many that serve large portions of food. You can often enter a restaurant and get a steak, baked potato and a dessert without thinking twice about looking at a menu. There are other comfort foods served at restaurants as well, such as BBQ and ribs.

One of the things I have noticed about this town is that there are quite a few museums. You can drive from one end of the county to the other and see what appears to be half a dozen museums or educational attractions. My favorite is the Stuhr Museum. There are buildings set up on the property to look like they are from the prairie times. You can enter the buildings, looking at the way they would have been decorated during the time period. There are also people dressed up who explain how they lived and worked.

Another place I like to go is the Oasis Water Park. This is a fun attraction for families. Each time I visit, there are several children enjoying the sun and water. There is a splash pad for the younger children and a lazy river. You will also find a few swimming pools. One of the pools is for younger children who might not know how to swim well or who aren't big enough to swim with older children and adults.
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Broadwell Park
      Memorial Park
      Buechler Park
      Ryder Park
      Pioneer Park
      Platt-Duetsche Softball Fields
      Suck's Lake Park
      Augustine Park

      Entertainment

      Colorful Rain Kids Art Academy
      Grand Theatre
      Island Oasis Water Park
      Westside Bowling
      Mall 7 Cinemas
      Hornady Marshall Auditorium
      Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Fazoli's
      Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill
      Alibi Package Store
      Stueby's Alibi Lounge & Sports Bar
      Taco John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Grand Island? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Grand Island.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% 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 Grand Island? The cost of living in Grand Island is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Nebraska.
      Grand Island
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Nebraska
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grand Island? Grand Island crime rates are 2,983, which are 37% higher than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      2,983 per 100k people

      28% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      28% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Grand Island? The median income in Grand Island is $56,513 which is 4% higher than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $56,5132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,5174% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Grand Island VA Medical Center
      CHI Health Saint Francis

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      U Save Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      U-Save Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Practice of Grand Island
      Audiology & Hearing Center of Grand Island
      Grand Island Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
      Pain and Physical Medicine Clinic
      Employer's Health Care Center
      Nebraska Medicine - Internal Medical Associates
      Promptcare
      Mid Nebraska Foot Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Grand Island home prices? Grand Island home prices are $148,200 - which is 8% higher than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $148,20020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78018% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Grand Island have good schools? The Grand Island graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Grand Island a good place to live? Grand Island has an overall rating of 82% from 27 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      27 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      26 total surveys

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