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 (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Oak Point
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Jackson Park
Park
BREC Jackson Park
Park
Howard Park
Park
Greenwell Springs Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Pats Home Improvement Warehouse
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Central.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Central is 105/100 - which is 16% higher than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime D-

Central crime rates are 2,692 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Louisiana
Property Crime
2,190 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
501 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Central is $90,183 - which is 98% higher than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$90,183
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
A+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Central Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Police
Central Fire Department Station 34
Fire Station
Central Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station
Central Fire Department Station 33
Fire Station
Pride Volunteer Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing A+

Central home prices are $240,200 - which is 62% higher than Louisiana
Home Price
$240,200
A
Home Appreciation Rate
20%
A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A+

The Central graduation rate is 86% - which is 10% higher than Louisiana
School Test Scores
83%
A+
High School Grad. Rates
86%
B-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Central Middle School
Central Intermediate School
Central Private School
Tanglewood Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Central High School
Central Private School
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ratings A-

Central has an overall rating of 79% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Central, Louisiana: Small-town Feel Near the Big City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Central, Louisiana is great. We are a two income family, and there are plenty of good jobs that pay well, many of them in the various manufacturing industries that have set up shop here. The level of employment and income makes Central a more upwardly mobile community t ...Read More han many small towns where people are fleeing to the cities.

Personally, I love the weather. It’s generally mild throughout the year but some summer days can be warm, and some people don’t care for the humidity. I do love that we can plan to get outside with the children all year long.

The cost of living and housing can be a little expensive in the best areas in Central compared to the rest of Louisiana. Also, there aren’t many places to go out and eat or much local entertainment. The upside though is that Central is only a short 20-minute drive to the shopping, restaurants and nightlife in Baton Rouge, so it still gets good marks. I love the small-town feel while being close to the city attractions. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Jackson Park
      BREC Jackson Park
      Howard Park
      Greenwell Springs Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Raising Cane's
      Jack in the Box
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors