Livability Score

76
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
The Rower's Club
Coffee Shop
Mayan Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Local Mocha Coffee
Coffee Shop
Terra Bagels
Coffee Shop
Lantern Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Rowster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bagel Beanery
Coffee Shop
Lyon Street Café
Coffee Shop
Rowster
Coffee Shop
Outside Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Stovetop Roasters
Coffee Shop
Kava Kasa
Coffee Shop
Squibb
Coffee Shop
The Sparrows
Coffee Shop
Wilderness Expressions
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee House
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
That Early Bird
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spoonlickers
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Van Andel Living Shores
Aquarium
Clique Lanes
Bowling Alley
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum
The Intersection
Theatre Arts
Van Andel Arena
Stadium
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum
Celebration Cinema Studio C
Cinema
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Cinema
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Museum
Ladies Literary Club
Theatre Arts
St. Cecilia Music Center
Theatre Arts
Dog Story Theater
Theatre Arts
Spectrum Theater
Theatre Arts
Caulkins Law Office
Museum
Meyer May House
Museum
LaFontse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Wealthy Theater
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Billy's Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (5) C+
Concessions
Fast Food
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Joey's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
Spoonlickers
Sweets
Küsterer Brauhaus
Bar
Harmony Hall
Bar
Monarch's Club
Bar
One Bourbon
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
General Wood Shop
Bar
Arktos Meadery
Bar
The Anchor Bar
Bar
Drip Drop Cocktail Room
Bar
River City Saloon
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Play Station Pub
Bar
The B.O.B.
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
8th Day Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Masonic Center
Community Centre
The Loading Dock
Gym
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Gym
Family Fitness
Gym
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grand Central Market
Grocery Store
Belman's Bakery
Bakery
Nantucket Bakery
Bakery
Creston Market
Grocery Store
Wealthy Street Bakery
Bakery
Van's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
Sobie Meats
Butcher
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Terra Bagels
Bakery
E. A. Brady's: Pastured, Local, Meats
Butcher
ALDI
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kingma's Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods Store
Health Food
Meijer
Grocery Store
GR Nutrition
Health Food
Parks (6) A+
John Ball Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
John Ball south playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sibley School Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Butterworth Park
Park
Sullivan Field Playground
Playground
Union Sledding Hill
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Westown Commons Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sullivan Field
Park
Valley Field
Park
Nagold Park
Park
Lexington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Tremont Greenspace
Park
Shops (2) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Julie's Hair Place
Hairdresser
Petro & Pantry
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Stockbridge Party Store
Convenience Store
Meijer Express
Convenience Store
CompuCraft
Electronics
1890 Mens Grooming Parlour
Hairdresser
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Zillar's Party Store
Convenience Store
The Freewheeler Bike Shop
Bicycle
Century Antiques
Furniture
Lost & Found
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Eli's Leonard Street Foodmart
Convenience Store
Warehouse One Antiques
Furniture
Vault of Midnight
Books
Franklin Beer Wine & Gas
Convenience Store
Aveda
Beauty
GR City Kicks
Shoes
GrandLAN
Electronics
DTLR
Shoes
Downtown Convenience Store
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in John Ball Park.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations
A+
Valley at Fulton (SB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (SB)
Bus Stop
Valley at Lake Michigan (NB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Garfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Garfield (WB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (SB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Marion (EB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Jackson (NB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Marion (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Scott (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge across from Scott (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Bristol (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Mt. Mercy (WB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Bridge (SB)
Bus Stop
Garfield at Bridge (NB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Lane (WB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (WB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Grandview Apartments (EB)
Bus Stop
Fulton at Indiana (WB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (WB)
Bus Stop
Straight Ave Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (EB)
Bus Stop
Bridge at Lake Michigan (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in John Ball Park is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

John Ball Park crime rates are 4,230 per 100k, which is 112% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,273 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
957 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C

The median income in John Ball Park is $51,944 - which is 2% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$51,944
F
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Donald M Konen DDS
Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Western Michigan
Dentist
Lake Michigan Dental
Dentist
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
Dentist
616 Dental Studio West Side
Dentist
Bridge Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
Dentist
Roedema Kenneth J DDS
Dentist
Palaszek Mary K DDS
Dentist
Covell Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Life-Centered Dentistry
Dentist
Westside Dental GR
Dentist
Gorski Dennis G DDS
Dentist
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic
LaGrave Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Franklin Street Fire Station
Fire Station
The Women's Center
Hospital
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Hospital
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Hospital
Monroe Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

John Ball Park home prices are $121,400 - which is 5% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$121,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
21%
A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The John Ball Park graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
60%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
90%
A-
Elementary Schools (2) D-
John Ball Park Zoo School
Sacred Heart Academy
Westwood Middle School
Sibley School
Stocking Elementary
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Grand Rapids Public Museum School
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Southwest Community Campus School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
The Paris Academy
Southwest Middlehigh School
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Harrison Elementary
Coit Arts Academy
San Juan Diego Academy
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grps Adult Education
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Lee Middle School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr
High Schools (1) A+
Sacred Heart Academy
Union High Transition
Union High School
Newcomers Community School
Nextech High School
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
The Paris Academy
Catholic Central High School
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Godfreylee Ed Station
East Lee Campus
Southeast Career Pathways
Lee High School
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
West Catholic High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
Innovation Central High School
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
Bethany Based School
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Potters House High School
Community Transition Campus
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ratings A+

John Ball Park has an overall rating of 89% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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  • John Ball Park has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • John Ball Park crime rates are 6% higher than the Grand Rapids average
  • Cost of living in John Ball Park is 3% lower than the Grand Rapids average
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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      John Ball Park
      Unknown Name
      John Ball south playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lincoln Park
      Unknown Name
      Sibley School Park

      Entertainment

      John Ball Zoo
      Van Andel Living Shores
      Clique Lanes
      Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
      Grand Rapids Public Museum
      The Intersection
      Van Andel Arena
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Concessions
      Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
      McDonald's
      Joey's Tavern
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
      Spoonlickers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in John Ball Park? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in John Ball Park.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is John Ball Park 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