Livability Score

75
/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
Happies on Main
Coffee Shop
Sunny's Korean
Coffee Shop
CoreLife Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Waka Dog Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yellow Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zen Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Outdoor Stage
Theatre Arts
Mishawaka Sports Museum
Museum
Art + Elements
Art Gallery
Cinemark Movies 14
Cinema
Splash Pad
Water Park
Potawatomi Zoo
Zoo
Strikes 'n' Spares
Bowling Alley
Alumni Stadium
Stadium
LangLab
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (40) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
OneFourteen
Bar
Jack's Donuts
Fast Food
Smith's Downtown
Bar
Treehouse ShineBar
Bar
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Evil Czech Brewery
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Liquor Oasis
Alcohol
Ritters
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Scotty's Brewhouse
Bar
JJ Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Mega Liquor & Smoke
Alcohol
Fitness (7) F
Battell Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
World Gym Fitness Center
Gym
The Bridge Center
Community Centre
Jazzercise
Gym
Michiana Racquetball and Tennis Club
Gym
Charter Fitness
Gym
Bahá'í Center
Community Centre
The LGBTQ Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Northeast Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Groceries (15) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
West End Bakery
Bakery
Bread 4 Life Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Garden Patch Market
Health Food
Rise'n Roll
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
St. Clair's Butcher Shoppe
Butcher
Meijer
Grocery Store
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Fruit Mountain Asian Market
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery Store
Studebagels
Bakery
Bamber Superette
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery Store
Parks (77) A+
Ball Band Park
Park
Merrifield Park
Park
Bell Band Park
Park
Monkey Island
Park
Shiojiri Garden
Park
Crawford Park
Park
Temple Park
Park
splash pad
Playground
Central Park
Park
Normain Heights Park
Park
Beutter Waterfront Park
Park
Battell Park
Park
Kamm Island Park
Park
Bendix Park
Park
Laing Park
Park
Hills Hans Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Henry Frank Park
Park
Mishawaka RES
Park
Kate's Garden
Park
Sorin Park
Park
Rose Park
Park
Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park
Park
Helman Mini Park
Park
Twin Branch Park
Park
Shops (73) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Salon Apothica
Hairdresser
Mishawaka Antiques
Furniture
Will's Jewelry
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Angles Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Rebel
Convenience Store
Magic Nails & Spa
Hairdresser
Big Lots
Department Store
RiverBend Apparel
Clothing
Citi Trends
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
C & P Distributing
Electronics
New Nails
Beauty
Rock Solid Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
Mishawaka Furniture
Furniture
Tina Michelle's Salon 219
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hunts Beauty & Wigs
Beauty
Cilantro Hair Spa
Hairdresser
Nails R Us
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Mishawaka.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations D-
Mishakawa High School
Bus Stop
Broadway & Main
Bus Stop
Mishawaka Transfer Station
Bus Station
Mishawaka Transfer Station
Bus Stop
University Park Mall
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mishawaka is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Mishawaka crime rates are 3,150 per 100k, which is 70% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
2,867 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
282 crimes per 100k B-
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employment F

The median income in Mishawaka is $44,792 - which is 11% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$44,792 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Mishawaka Fire Department
Fire Station
Merrill Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mishawaka Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Normain Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atef M. Tawadros, D.D.S. Oral Surgery
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Miracle Lane Family Dentistry
Dentist
Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital
Hospital
George A. Mighion Dentistry
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
St. Joseph County VA Clinic
Clinic
Mishawaka Medical Center
Hospital
South Bend Fire Department Station #9
Fire Station
Mishawaka Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Medical center
Doctor
Dr Joseph Cochran
Dentist
South Bend Fire station - River Park
Fire Station
Afdent Dental
Dentist
South Bend Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
C. W. Magnuson, D.D.S.
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ironwood Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Mishawaka home prices are $105,800 - which is 16% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$105,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Mishawaka graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (22) F
Battell Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Beiger Elementary School
St Monica School M
Mishawaka Catholic School
Mishawaka Catholic School
New Vision Christian Academy
Walt Disney Elementary School
Emmons Elementary School
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes
Covenant Christian School
Oaklawn Campus Program
Lasalle Elementary School
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Nuner Primary Center
Twin Branch Elementary School
St Anthony De Padua School
Edison Intermediate Center
Tarkington Traditional Center
Schmucker Middle School
Queen Of Peace School
Mckinley Primary Center
Michiana Christian Academy
Bittersweet Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Mishawaka High School
Bais Yaakov Of Indiana
New Vision Christian Academy
Oaklawn Campus Program
Marian High School
Penn High School
Trinity School At Greenlawn
Adams High School
South Bend Junior Academy
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
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ratings A+

Mishawaka has an overall rating of 94% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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Where is the Princess City? 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) That would be Mishawaka, Indiana. In 1838 it was named after a Shawnee Chiefs' daughter Mishawaka. During the 1800's iron deposits were discovered and the settlers soon came in droves. Princess Mishawaka fell in love with a trapper named Deadshot and when her Shawnee partner Gray ...Read More Wolf found out he kidnapped her and they never returned. The story of her father's heartbreak over the loss of his daughter has been passed down from generation to generation.

I lived in Mishawaka for about 5 years; and loved every minute of it. My original destination was South Bend, Indiana but due to higher housing prices I wandered out to Mishawaka. South Bend and Mishawaka are twin cities located on the St. Joseph River. Being located so close to the St. Joseph's River residents of both cities to have a very enjoyable water access. Mishawaka has a beautiful water walk/run path along both sides of the river. On the walkway you can cross the river at four different bridges with vistas of the surrounding area. The 5K running path also takes you on both sides but doesn't cross the bridges but takes you through old trees covering the path. The running path offers the running enthusiast a challenging yet beautiful place to exercise. The river has a canoe and small craft launching area scattered along its banks. The main park for Mishawaka is called Central Park and it is located in the center of town. A Civil War Memorial is located in the center of the park and adds a wonderful touch of history to the area. I'm a huge running nut and have taken full advantage of all that this area has to offer with its unlimited public access.

The homes in the Mishawaka are built in a very Cape Cod or Victorian style; these homes number around 20,250 and the number of households with children under eighteen years of age is 28%. This is a very family oriented town. The homes are affordable and there are 27 parks and recreational space for everyone to enjoy. Surrounding the main part of the city are acres and acres of farm land. Farmers Markets are everywhere and you can purchase unlimited amounts of vegetables and fruit. The town was once nicknamed the "Peppermint Capital" of the world; the dark soil provides a perfect base for growing mint and other delicious items.
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ball Band Park
      Merrifield Park
      Bell Band Park
      Monkey Island
      Shiojiri Garden
      Crawford Park
      Temple Park
      splash pad

      Entertainment

      Outdoor Stage
      Mishawaka Sports Museum
      Art + Elements
      Cinemark Movies 14
      Splash Pad
      Potawatomi Zoo
      Strikes 'n' Spares
      Alumni Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      OneFourteen
      Jack's Donuts
      Smith's Downtown
      Treehouse ShineBar
      Fazoli's
      Wendy's
      Burger King

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Mishawaka? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Mishawaka.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mishawaka? The cost of living in Mishawaka is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Indiana.
      Mishawaka
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mishawaka? Mishawaka crime rates are 3,150, which are 70% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      3,150 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Mishawaka? The median income in Mishawaka is $44,792 which is 11% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $44,79219% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,92410% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Mishawaka Medical Center
      Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital
      Beacon Granger Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Merrill Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Beacon Medical Group Lighthouse Imaging Main Street

      A+ Housing

      What are Mishawaka home prices? Mishawaka home prices are $105,800 - which is 16% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $105,80043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82313% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mishawaka have good schools? The Mishawaka graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mishawaka a good place to live? Mishawaka has an overall rating of 94% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      6 total surveys

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