Livability Score

78
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Cliffs Shaft Museum
Museum
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
Museum
Country Village Cinema V
Cinema
National Ski Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Paradise Bar
Bar
Ralph's Deli
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Ishpeming Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Jim's Jubilee Foods
Grocery Store
Jim's Jubilee Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Sunnyside Park
Park
Ishpeming Township Recreation Area
Park
Lake Bancroft Park
Park
Lake Angeline Park
Park
Al Quaal Recreation Area
Park
RAMBA Trailhead - The HOB
Park
Shops (1) F
Westgate Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Elaine's Place
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in West Ishpeming.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Ishpeming Senior Center Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Bessemer Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Ishpeming is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

West Ishpeming crime rates are 689 per 100k, which is 66% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
532 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
157 crimes per 100k A
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employment A-

The median income in West Ishpeming is $64,306 - which is 27% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$64,306 C
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
West Ishpeming Dental Clinic
Dentist
Ishpeming Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Bell Hospital
Hospital
Ishpeming Fire Department
Fire Station
Ishpeming Fire Department
Fire Station
Ishpeming Police Department
Police
Teal Lake Medical Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

West Ishpeming home prices are $143,400 - which is 12% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$143,400 D
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The West Ishpeming graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Ishpeming Middle School
Birchview School
High Schools (0) F
Westwood High School
Ishpeming High School
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West Ishpeming Area Facts

  • West Ishpeming has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Ishpeming crime rates are 66% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in West Ishpeming is 2% higher than the Michigan average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunnyside Park
      Ishpeming Township Recreation Area
      Lake Bancroft Park
      Lake Angeline Park
      Al Quaal Recreation Area
      RAMBA Trailhead - The HOB

      Entertainment

      Cliffs Shaft Museum
      Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum
      Country Village Cinema V
      National Ski Hall of Fame

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Blimpie
      Paradise Bar
      Ralph's Deli
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Ishpeming? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in West Ishpeming.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Ishpeming? The cost of living in West Ishpeming is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Michigan.
      West Ishpeming
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Ishpeming? West Ishpeming crime rates are 689, which are 66% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      689 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 146

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in West Ishpeming? The median income in West Ishpeming is $64,306 which is 27% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $64,30616% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,9514% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Ishpeming home prices? West Ishpeming home prices are $143,400 - which is 12% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $143,40022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Ishpeming have good schools? The West Ishpeming graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% 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

      N/A User Ratings

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