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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Cinema
Bulldog Cinema
Cinema
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Creative Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Scoreboard
Bar
Sawmill
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Szots
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Mitchell Creek Park
Park
Playscape
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Library Park
Park
Osceola Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
River Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Linden Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Industrial Park Ballfield
Park
The River Walk Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Swede Hill Park
Park
Green Space
Park
Mecosta County Free Fair
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
NorthEnd Park
Park
High Banks Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Currie's
Convenience Store
Admiral Petroleum
Convenience Store
Trailside Gas & Grocery
Convenience Store
Big Rapids EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Admiral Petroleum
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
The Bedroom Center
Furniture
Wesco
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Meijer Gas Station
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Menards
Home Improvement
Beacon & Bridge Market
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Big Rapids.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Big Rapids
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Big Rapids is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Big Rapids crime rates are 2,682 per 100k, which is 34% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,063 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
619 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Big Rapids is $28,628 - which is 44% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$28,628 F
Unemployment Rate
4.9% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ferris State University - Department of Public Safety
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Big Rapids home prices are $100,100 - which is 22% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$100,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C+

The Big Rapids graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (5) A
Crossroads Charter Academy Pk6
Big Rapids Middle School
Riverview Elementary School
Brookside Elementary School
Mecostaosceola Education Center
High Schools (5) C-
Crossroads Charter Academy 712
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Mecostaosceola Career Center
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids Virtual School
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ratings A-

Big Rapids has an overall rating of 78% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes F
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Big Rapids, MI Area Guide

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Big Rapids Area Facts

  • Big Rapids has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Big Rapids crime rates are 34% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Big Rapids is 7% lower than the Michigan average

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Big Rapids, MI - City Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I moved to this city to join my graduate school four years ago. After this year, I can confidently declare that this is just a home away from home. I have found my new friends in schools who are so welcoming. My neighbours are also lovely people. The nightlife in this city has go ...Read More ne beyond my expectations. The music is excellent, and the arts scenes are just incredible. The town features limitless natural views outside.


The economy of the town is growing at the fastest rate possible. Someone living in Big Rapids can notice the many breweries in the city, big restaurants, and fantastic fashion boutiques along with massive shopping malls.


The existence of many bars and nightclubs in the city has given it a bad name with people stating that it is a place of snobs and criminals. However, I would say that with the facilities like hospitals, public transport means and crime rate, this city can be the ideal place for anyone.


The best areas in Big Rapids can be found in the outskirts. I have noticed that such places have a lot of history and the life is a bit different from the city-centre life. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Mitchell Creek Park
      Playscape
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Library Park
      Osceola Park

      Entertainment

      AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
      Bulldog Cinema
      Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
      Unknown Name
      Creative Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Scoreboard
      Sawmill
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Szots
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Big Rapids? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Big Rapids.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Big Rapids? The cost of living in Big Rapids is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Michigan.
      Big Rapids
      83

      17% 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 Big Rapids? Big Rapids crime rates are 2,682, which are 34% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,682 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      862%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Big Rapids? The median income in Big Rapids is $28,628 which is 44% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $28,62848% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,73647% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Big Rapids home prices? Big Rapids home prices are $100,100 - which is 22% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $100,10046% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67529% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

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

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      17% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Big Rapids a good place to live? Big Rapids has an overall rating of 78% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      8 total surveys

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