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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Cinema Carousel
Cinema
Getty Drive-In
Cinema
Sherman Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Gillette Visitor Center
Museum
Food and Drink (17) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's Pizza
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Pizza & Sub Shop
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Seaway Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whippi-Dip
Sweets
G&L
Fast Food
Hank's Tavern
Bar
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Lighthouse Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Tanglewood Park
Community Centre
Folkert Community Hub
Community Centre
Roosevelt Park Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Bagels
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hodgepodge Bakehousee
Bakery
Parks (12) F
Ross Park
Park
Hidden Cove Park
Park
Garst Playground
Park
Mona Lake Park
Park
Smitty Vanderplow Field
Park
Pine Park
Park
Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park
Park
E. Broadway Park
Park
Davies Park
Park
Community Center Playground
Playground
Roosevelt Community Center Park
Park
Lambert Part
Park
Wells Park
Park
Lake Harbor Park
Park
Black Lake Park
Park
Marsh Field
Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
Park
Campbell Playground
Park
Reese Playfield
Park
McGraft Park
Park
Shops (30) F
Shell
Convenience Store
LeFleur Shoppe
Florist
Jack's Corner Store
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Ladd's & Co
Convenience Store
Breakaway Bicycles
Bicycle
Pic N Pac
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Meijer
Convenience Store
Blended Furniture Market
Furniture
Menards
Home Improvement
Meijer
Convenience Store
Ruby Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
RX Optical
Optician
BP Shop
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
The Lakes Mall
Mall
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Park Row Mall
Mall
Marathon
Convenience Store
MGS Conveninence Store
Convenience Store
Stop N Shop
Convenience Store
Langlois
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Norton Shores.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Norton Shores is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Norton Shores crime rates are 2,541 per 100k, which is 27% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,311 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
230 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B-

The median income in Norton Shores is $65,727 - which is 29% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$65,727 C
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Norton Shores Police Department
Police
Mercy Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MedExpress
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Dreams
Dentist
Mercy Health Mercy Campus
Hospital
Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside
Pharmacy
Terry Dental
Dentist
Mercy Health Hackley Campus
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Norton Shores home prices are $151,000 - which is 18% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$151,000 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Norton Shores graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Ross Park Elementary School
Churchill Elementary School
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Shettler School
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Campbell Elementary School
Mona Shores Middle School
Beach Elementary School
Moon Elementary School
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Calvary Christian Schools
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Muskegon Catholic Central
High Schools (0) F
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon Heights Academy
West Shoreline Correctional Facility
Brooks Correctional Facility
Calvary Christian Schools
Muskegon Catholic Central
Muskegon High School
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ratings B

Norton Shores has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Norton Shores, MI Area Guide

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Norton Shores Area Facts

  • Norton Shores has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Norton Shores crime rates are 27% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Norton Shores is 3% higher than the Michigan average

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Life in Norton Shores is nothing to write home about. 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Norton Shores, Michigan is located just south of Muskegon and is about a 40-minute drive away to Grand Rapids, which has a bustling economy and extensive, diverse shopping and dining options. However, the same can't exactly be said for Norton Shores. If you must, you can consider ...Read More it a suburb of Muskegon. The one good thing Norton Shores has going for it is that it has a mall (The Lakes Mall) and is on Lake Michigan, so going to the beach in the summer is easy to do if that's your thing.

The housing market in Norton Shores leaves something to be desired. While it's definitely much safer and just as affordable, it is close to Muskegon which is still "getting started" according to the city's marketing campaign. Muskegon was once a bustling economy as well until factories started being outsourced. Now the city is in sharp decline and crime is rampant throughout. Norton Shores, while safer than Muskegon, doesn't have much going on. It is alright for raising a family and the public schools are decent, but other than the mall they have and being close to the beach, there's virtually nothing to do. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ross Park
      Hidden Cove Park
      Garst Playground
      Mona Lake Park
      Smitty Vanderplow Field
      Pine Park
      Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park
      E. Broadway Park

      Entertainment

      Cinema Carousel
      Getty Drive-In
      Sherman Bowling Center
      Gillette Visitor Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Chick-fil-A
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Norton Shores? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Norton Shores.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% 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 Norton Shores? The cost of living in Norton Shores is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Michigan.
      Norton Shores
      92

      8% 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 Norton Shores? Norton Shores crime rates are 2,541, which are 27% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,541 per 100k people

      9% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      9% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Norton Shores? The median income in Norton Shores is $65,727 which is 29% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $65,72719% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1688% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Norton Shores home prices? Norton Shores home prices are $151,000 - which is 18% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $151,00018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9783% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      31% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Norton Shores have good schools? The Norton Shores graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

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

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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