Livability Score

67
/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 (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Seoul Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jersey Junction
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Meyer May House
Museum
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
Beverages
the Tin Can
Bar
Spoonlickers
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
Bar
Joey's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Concessions
Fast Food
Max's South Seas Hideaway
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
The B.O.B.
Bar
Pyramid Scheme
Bar
Rumors
Bar
The Meat Up Gastropub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sidebar
Bar
Grand Central Deli
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Le Macaron
Sweets
The Lumber Baron
Bar
Mojo's Piano Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
The Loading Dock
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
GR Nutrition
Health Food
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Terra Bagels
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Kensington Park
Park
Clemente Park
Park
Caulfield Park
Park
Wyoming Dog Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Kimball Stadium
Park
Butterworth Park
Park
Marquette Park
Park
Campau Park
Park
Westown Commons Park
Park
Downtown Dog Park
Park
John Ball south playground
Playground
Heartside Park
Park
Rasberry Field
Park
Baw-Wa-Ting Park
Park
Lexington Park
Park
John Ball Park
Park
Studio Park Piazza
Park
Mel Trotter Park
Park
Pekich Park
Park
Riverwalk Trails Park
Park
Lacks Park
Park
Mooney Park
Park
Sibley School Park
Park
Battjes Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Franklin Beer Wine & Gas
Convenience Store
4STAR
Convenience Store
Warehouse One Antiques
Furniture
Lost & Found
Furniture
Century Antiques
Furniture
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Eli's Division Mart
Convenience Store
Julie's Hair Place
Hairdresser
Fast Lane Party Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
AGO
Convenience Store
Aveda
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Zillar's Party Store
Convenience Store
GR City Kicks
Shoes
Downtown Convenience Store
Convenience Store
DTLR
Shoes
Vault of Midnight
Books
Acton Institute Book Shop
Books
GrandLAN
Electronics
Foremost Barbershop
Hairdresser
Stockbridge Party Store
Convenience Store
1890 Mens Grooming Parlour
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Belknap Lookout (A+)

3. Highland Park (C+)

4. Ottawa Hills (C)

5. Ridgemoor (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Black Hills.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Grand Rapids
Transit Station
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Street
Bus Stop
Hall Street
Bus Stop
Division at Grant (SB)
Bus Stop
Hall Street
Bus Stop
MLK at Division (EB)
Bus Stop
Division at Buckley (SB)
Bus Stop
Rapid Central Station
Bus Station
Division at Buckley (NB)
Bus Stop
Market at Cherry (NB)
Bus Stop
Cherry at Grandville (EB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Gold (EB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at National (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Seward (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lexington (WB)
Bus Stop
Wealthy Street
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (WB)
Bus Stop
Wealthy Street
Bus Stop
MLK at Jefferson (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. East Hills (A+)

2. Heritage Hill (A+)

3. John Ball Park (A+)

4. Oakdale (A+)

5. Highland Park (A)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Black Hills is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Grand (A+)

2. Millbrook (A+)

3. Alger Heights (A+)

4. Westside Connection (A+)

5. Cherry Run (A+)

crime F

Black Hills crime rates are 9,401 per 100k, which is 369% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
6,342 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,059 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A-)

2. Michgan Oaks (A-)

3. Westside Connection (B)

4. Millbrook (B-)

5. Heartside (C)

employment C-

The median income in Black Hills is $49,188 - which is 3% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$49,188 F
Unemployment Rate
9.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Fulton Heights (A+)

2. Cherry Run (A+)

3. Norteast Citizens Action (A+)

4. Ottawa Hills (A+)

5. Eastown (A)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
Division Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
The Women's Center
Hospital
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Donald M Konen DDS
Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Western Michigan
Dentist
Lake Michigan Dental
Dentist
Chester Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alger Pediatrics
Doctor
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Alger Heights (A+)

2. Baxter (A+)

3. South Hill (A+)

4. Swan (A+)

5. Creston (A+)

housing A+

Black Hills home prices are $65,100 - which is 49% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$65,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Creston (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Baxter (A+)

4. Roosevelt Park (A+)

5. West Grand (A+)

schools D

The Black Hills graduation rate is 51% - which is 40% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
51% F
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Southwest Community Campus School
Southwest Middlehigh School
San Juan Diego Academy
Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr
Sacred Heart Academy
Lee Middle School
Godfrey Elementary School
Buchanan School
John Ball Park Zoo School
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
Grps Adult Education
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Sibley School
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
The Paris Academy
Dickinson School
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Westwood Middle School
Parkview Elementary School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
High Schools (0) D-
Godfreylee Ed Station
East Lee Campus
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Sacred Heart Academy
Lee High School
Catholic Central High School
Southeast Career Pathways
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
The Paris Academy
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Union High Transition
Union High School
Nextech High School
Newcomers Community School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Wyoming High School
Shared Time
Success Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Potters House High School
Bethany Based School
Community Transition Campus
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. South Hill (A+)

2. Heartside (A+)

3. Eastgate (A+)

4. Midtown (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ridgemoor (A+)

2. Westside Connection (A+)

3. Garfield Park (A+)

4. Michgan Oaks (A+)

5. John Ball Park (A+)

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Black Hills Area Facts

  • Black Hills has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Black Hills crime rates are 139% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in Black Hills is 11% lower than the Grand Rapids average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kensington Park
      Clemente Park
      Caulfield Park
      Wyoming Dog Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Kimball Stadium
      Butterworth Park
      Marquette Park

      Entertainment

      The Intersection
      Celebration Cinema Studio C
      Celebration Cinema Studio Park
      Van Andel Arena
      Van Andel Living Shores
      John Ball Zoo
      Grand Rapids Public Museum
      Ladies Literary Club

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
      Arvon Brewing Company - GR Taproom
      the Tin Can
      Spoonlickers
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Black Hills? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Black Hills.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Black Hills? The cost of living in Black Hills is 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Michigan.
      Black Hills
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Grand Rapids
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Black Hills? Black Hills crime rates are 9,401, which are 369% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      9,401 per 100k people

      312% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      312% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Black Hills? The median income in Black Hills is $49,188 which is 3% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $49,18811% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,69947% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      108% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      The Women's Center
      Mercy Health Saint Mary's
      Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
      Spectrum Health Long-Term Care

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Grand Valley Pharmacist
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walker Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orthopaedic Associates
      Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
      Alger Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are Black Hills home prices? Black Hills home prices are $65,100 - which is 49% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $65,10065% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9391% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Black Hills have good schools? The Black Hills graduation rate is 51% - which is 40% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      51%

      38% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Black Hills a good place to live? Black Hills has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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