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 (0) F
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Meyer May House
Museum
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Riordan's Party Store
Alcohol
Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
Beverages
Winchester
Bar
Mokaya
Sweets
Speciation Artisan Ales & Native Species Winery
Beverages
The Meanwhile
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wealthy Street Station
Fast Food
The Parlor at Cherry Market
Sweets
Cherry Market
Alcohol
Furniture City Creamery
Sweets
Mulligan's Pub
Bar
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Smitty's Speciality Beverage
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Harmony Brewing Company
Bar
Buffalo Traders Lounge
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Black Napkin
Fast Food
Spike & Mike's Party Store
Alcohol
Rumors
Bar
Brooklyn Bodega
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Loading Dock
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Terra Bagels
Bakery
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
GR Nutrition
Health Food
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Alexander Park
Park
Oakdale Gardens
Park
Dickinson Buffer Park
Park
Rasberry Field
Park
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
Park
Pleasant Park
Park
Heritage Hill Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Campau Park
Park
Mooney Park
Park
Joe Taylor Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Cheseboro Park
Park
Sigsbee Park
Park
Cherry Park
Park
Foster Park
Park
Hosken Park
Park
Paris Park
Park
Burton Woods Park
Park
Congress Park
Park
Heartside Park
Park
Caulfield Park
Park
Cambridge Park
Park
Lincoln Place Park
Park
Mel Trotter Park
Park
Shops (0) C+
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Boston Square Community Bikes
Bicycle
Eastern Avenue Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Art of the Table
Convenience Store
Palace Flophouse Salon
Hairdresser
Dime & Regal
Fashion
Woosah
Clothing
Jeffrey Richard Salon
Hairdresser
Fusion Salon
Hairdresser
Urban You
Beauty
Locals Barbershop
Hairdresser
Thelma's Flowers
Florist
The Counting House
Interior Decoration
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Fast Lane Party Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Eli's Division Mart
Convenience Store
Franklin Beer Wine & Gas
Convenience Store
Burton Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Heartwood
Furniture
Hotel Venus Salon
Hairdresser
Warehouse One Antiques
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Belknap Lookout (A+)

3. Highland Park (C+)

4. Ottawa Hills (C)

5. Ridgemoor (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.3% take public transportation in Madison Area.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Madison at Hall (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Highland (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison across from Gilbert (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Delaware (SB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Garden (SB)
Bus Stop
MLK at Madison (EB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Crofton (SB)
Bus Stop
MLK at Lafayette (EB)
Bus Stop
Hall Street
Bus Stop
Hall Street
Bus Stop
MLK at Jefferson (EB)
Bus Stop
Madison at Griggs (SB)
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
MLK at Division (EB)
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Madison north of Burton (SB)
Bus Stop
Division at Grant (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton at Madison (WB)
Bus Stop
Division at Buckley (NB)
Bus Stop
Division at Buckley (SB)
Bus Stop
Burton at Jefferson (WB)
Bus Stop
Burton Street
Bus Stop
Wealthy Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.3% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. East Hills (A+)

2. Heritage Hill (A+)

3. John Ball Park (A+)

4. Oakdale (A+)

5. Highland Park (A)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Madison Area is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Grand (A+)

2. Millbrook (A+)

3. Alger Heights (A+)

4. Westside Connection (A+)

5. Cherry Run (A+)

crime F

Madison Area crime rates are 4,757 per 100k, which is 138% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,467 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,290 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A-)

2. Michgan Oaks (A-)

3. Westside Connection (B)

4. Millbrook (B-)

5. Heartside (C)

employment D

The median income in Madison Area is $37,390 - which is 26% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$37,390 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Fulton Heights (A+)

2. Cherry Run (A+)

3. Norteast Citizens Action (A+)

4. Ottawa Hills (A+)

5. Eastown (A)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Division Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alger Pediatrics
Doctor
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
Blodgett Hospital
Hospital
The Women's Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Kalamazoo Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
East Grand Rapids Public Saftey
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Spectrum Health Long-Term Care
Hospital
Voice Consultants
Clinic
Life EMS
Ambulance Station
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alger Heights (A+)

2. Baxter (A+)

3. South Hill (A+)

4. Swan (A+)

5. Creston (A+)

housing A+

Madison Area home prices are $98,940 - which is 23% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$98,940 F
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
See more Madison Area housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Creston (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Baxter (A+)

4. Roosevelt Park (A+)

5. West Grand (A+)

schools D+

The Madison Area graduation rate is 65% - which is 24% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Dickinson School
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Ecse Center At Campus
Campus Elementary School
Grps Adult Education
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Shared Time
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts Technologyelementa
Burton Elementary School
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy High School
Grand Rapids Ellington Academymiddle School
Buchanan School
Southwest Middlehigh School
St Stephen School
Congress Elementary
Southwest Community Campus School
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Mulick Park Elementary School
Alger Middle School
William C Abney Academy Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Southeast Career Pathways
Shared Time
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Catholic Central High School
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Godfreylee Ed Station
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Ottawa High Transition
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Ottawa Hills High School
East Lee Campus
The Paris Academy
Community Transition Campus
East Grand Rapids High School
Community Transition Campus
Lee High School
Sacred Heart Academy
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Lake Michigan Academy
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Bethany Based School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Heartside (A+)

3. Eastgate (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A)

ratings B

Madison Area has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Garfield Park (A+)

4. Michgan Oaks (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A+)

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Madison Area, Grand Rapids, MI Area Guide

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Madison Area Area Facts

  • Madison Area has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Madison Area crime rates are 19% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Madison Area is 7% lower than the Grand Rapids average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Alexander Park
      Oakdale Gardens
      Dickinson Buffer Park
      Rasberry Field
      Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
      Pleasant Park
      Heritage Hill Park
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park

      Entertainment

      Meyer May House
      Wealthy Theater
      LaFontse Gallery
      Billy's Lounge
      Caulkins Law Office
      Ladies Literary Club
      Celebration Cinema Studio C
      Celebration Cinema Studio Park

      Food & Drink

      Riordan's Party Store
      Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
      Winchester
      Mokaya
      Speciation Artisan Ales & Native Species Winery
      The Meanwhile
      Little Caesars
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Madison Area? Of all people who commute, 8.3% take public transportation in Madison Area.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Madison Area? The cost of living in Madison Area is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Michigan.
      Madison Area
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Madison Area? Madison Area crime rates are 4,757, which are 138% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      4,757 per 100k people

      105% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      105% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Madison Area? The median income in Madison Area is $37,390 which is 26% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $37,39032% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,30649% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Madison Area a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      The Women's Center
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
      Spectrum Health Long-Term Care

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Grand Valley Pharmacist
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walker Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthopaedic Associates
      Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
      Alger Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Madison Area home prices? Madison Area home prices are $98,940 - which is 23% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $98,94046% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9292% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Madison Area have good schools? The Madison Area graduation rate is 65% - which is 24% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Madison Area a good place to live? Madison Area has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      1 total surveys

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