Oakwood, Kalamazoo, MI Area Guide

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Springmont Tot Lot
      Lake Park
      Woods Lake Park
      Asylum Lake Preserve
      Harbors West park
      Kleinstuck Preserve
      Knollwood Park
      Crane Park

      Entertainment

      Huskie Stadium
      Miller Auditorium
      Portage Northern High School Soccer Field
      Artist Singh Gallery
      Mr. Caution Art Gallery
      WMU Esports Arena
      Waldo Stadium WMU
      Chenery Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Treat Street
      Subway
      Burger King
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakwood? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oakwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakwood? The cost of living in Oakwood is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Oakwood
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Kalamazoo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakwood? Oakwood crime rates are 3,170, which are 58% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,170 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Oakwood? The median income in Oakwood is $54,395 which is 7% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $54,3952% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,90810% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
      Bronson Methodist Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Antoniotti Chiropractic
      Bronson ProHealth
      Parkway Plastic Surgery
      Vision Eye Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Oakwood home prices? Oakwood home prices are $120,367 - which is 6% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $120,36735% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8936% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Oakwood have good schools? The Oakwood graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Oakwood a good place to live? Oakwood has an overall rating of 34% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      34%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      34%

      2 total surveys

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