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 (2) F
The Outpost of Manistee
Coffee Shop
Goody's Juice & Java
Coffee Shop
Goody's Juice & Java 2
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Ramsdell Theatre Opera House
Theatre Arts
Manistee County Museum
Museum
The Vogue Theatre
Cinema
Our Savior's Historical Museum
Museum
United States Coast Guard Cutter Acacia
Attraction
SS City of Milwaukee
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) F
Manistee Beverage Company
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) C-
The Daily Bakehouse
Bakery
Port City Organics
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
North Riverwalk and Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Manistee Art Park
Park
Sands Park
Park
Red Szymarek Park
Park
Lighthouse Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Duffy Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Penny Park
Park
Rietz Park
Park
Canfield Lake Boating Access Site
Park
Orchard Beach State Park
Park
Sundling Park
Park
Stronach Township Park
Park
Manistee Non-Motorized Trail Park
Park
Shops (9) C+
Snyder's Shoes
Shoes
Glik's
Clothing
Port City Clipper
Beauty
Wahr Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Wesco
Convenience Store
Cadillac Plumbing Heating & Electric
Home Improvement
Family Fare Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Wesco
Convenience Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Manistee.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Manistee is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Manistee crime rates are 2,920 per 100k, which is 46% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,652 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
268 crimes per 100k B
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employment C-

The median income in Manistee is $50,097 - which is 1% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$50,097 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Manistee Police Department
Police
Manistee Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
Hospital
Manistee County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Manistee home prices are $116,000 - which is 9% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$116,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Manistee graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (7) A
Trinity Lutheran School
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
John F Kennedy Elem School
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee Middle High School
Manistee Harbor Academy
Manistee Isd Center Programs
High Schools (5) C-
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee Middle High School
Casman Alternative Academy
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Oaks Correctional Facility
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ratings B

Manistee has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      North Riverwalk and Veterans Memorial Park
      Manistee Art Park
      Sands Park
      Red Szymarek Park
      Lighthouse Park
      Douglas Park
      Duffy Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Ramsdell Theatre Opera House
      Manistee County Museum
      The Vogue Theatre
      Our Savior's Historical Museum
      United States Coast Guard Cutter Acacia
      SS City of Milwaukee

      Food & Drink

      Manistee Beverage Company
      Dairy Queen
      Little Caesars
      A&W
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Manistee? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Manistee.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manistee? The cost of living in Manistee is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Manistee
      87

      13% 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 Manistee? Manistee crime rates are 2,920, which are 46% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,920 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      131%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Manistee? The median income in Manistee is $50,097 which is 1% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $50,0979% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,14116% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Manistee home prices? Manistee home prices are $116,000 - which is 9% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $116,00037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68428% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Manistee have good schools? The Manistee graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      47% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Manistee a good place to live? Manistee has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      2 total surveys

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