Indian River 63 Average
Indian River Livability #494 ranked city in Michigan#13,918 ranked city in the USARanks better than 52% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Indian River

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Indian River transportation information

      Statistic Indian River Michigan National
      Average one way commute25min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.0%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.4%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.2%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home5.5%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Indian River, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).