Livability Score

71
/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 some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Union Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
SL Consignment Gallery
Art Gallery
The Tin Shop
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
marz
Sweets
McCoy Creek Tavern
Bar
Sub Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (2) C-
Buchanan Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Parks (16) A+
Kathryn Park
Park
Harger Park
Park
Old City Hall Park
Park
Buchanan Commons
Park
Firehouse Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ravish Park
Park
McCoy Creek Recreation Area
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Victory Park
Park
Stafford Woods Park
Park
Smith Park
Park
Redbud Riverfront Park
Park
E B Clark Woods
Park
Walton Bridge Park
Park
Samson Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Phillips 66
Convenience Store
Pri Mart
Convenience Store
Aalfs BP
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hilltop Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Harding's Friendly Markets
Convenience Store
Jds Truck Stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buchanan.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Buchanan is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Buchanan crime rates are 3,254 per 100k, which is 63% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,417 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
838 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Buchanan is $43,668 - which is 14% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$43,668 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Buchanan City Fire Department
Fire Station
Buchanan Police Department
Police
Buchanan Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Buchanan Family Medical Center
Doctor
Buchanan Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Buchanan home prices are $117,600 - which is 8% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$117,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Buchanan graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Buchanan Step Up
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Moccasin Elementary School
Ottawa Elementary School
Buchanan Middle School
High Schools (3) A+
Buchanan High School
Buchanan Step Up
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Cedar Lane School
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kathryn Park
      Harger Park
      Old City Hall Park
      Buchanan Commons
      Firehouse Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      SL Consignment Gallery
      The Tin Shop
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      marz
      McCoy Creek Tavern
      Sub Shop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buchanan? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buchanan.
      Drive to Work
      92%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% 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 Buchanan? The cost of living in Buchanan is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
      Buchanan
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buchanan? Buchanan crime rates are 3,254, which are 63% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,254 per 100k people

      40% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      40% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Buchanan? The median income in Buchanan is $43,668 which is 14% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $43,66821% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,63024% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Buchanan Family Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Buchanan home prices? Buchanan home prices are $117,600 - which is 8% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $117,60036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76020% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Buchanan have good schools? The Buchanan graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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