Livability Score

62
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Chris Hertel Stage
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
Cinema
Founders Field
Stadium
Guy Field
Stadium
Overcash Stadium
Stadium
McDowell Art Center
Theatre Arts
Fullwood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Matthews Playhouse
Theatre Arts
AMF Carolina Lanes
Bowling Alley
Dowd Field
Stadium
Belk Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (15) F
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fusion Lounge
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Crazy Horse
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
CrossFit Charlotte
Gym
Big Air Trampoline Park - Charlotte
Gym
Nancy Reid House
Community Centre
Matthews Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
Workout Anytime Mint Hill
Gym
Alternative Fitness Pilates
Gym
Iron Tribe Fitness
Gym
Y2 Yoga
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Super Global Mart
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidi
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
McAlpine Creek Park
Park
Mason Wallace Park
Park
James Boyce Park
Park
Ildewild Road Park
Park
Sardis Forest Park
Park
Independence Pointe Park
Park
Rice Park
Park
Warner Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Cedarwood Park
Park
Sardis Road Park
Park
Albemarle Road Park
Park
Chalyce Park
Park
KP Park
Park
Stumptown Park
Park
Town Green Park
Park
Reddman Park
Park
Country Place Park
Park
Baucom Park
Park
Fountain Rock Park
Park
Arthur Goodman Memorial Park
Park
Purser-Hulsey Park
Park
Ezell Farm Community Park
Park
Four Mile Creek Greenway
Park
Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews​
Park
Shops (14) A+
Queen City TV
Electronics
Carolina Tan
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Leather Shoes
Shoes
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Lebos
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Universal Beauty
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Monaco Nail Supply
Beauty
Styling Iconz
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Rugged Wearhouse
Clothing
Sassy Salon
Hairdresser
T&Q Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Upper Cuts
Hairdresser
Ultimate Bicycle
Bicycle
Sardis Marketplace
Furniture
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Old Time Pottery
Houseware
Northern Tool + Equipment
Home Improvement
Aaron's
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lockwood (A+)

2. Elizabeth (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Druid Hills South (A+)

5. Wilmore (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in East Forest.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Sardis Rd North & Crownpoint Executive Dr
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr @ 2201
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr & Independence Blvd
Bus Stop
Matthews Park & Ride
Bus Stop
John St & Ames Rd
Bus Stop
Albemarle Road Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Monroe Road & Commodore Street
Bus Stop
Monroe Road & Chippendale Road
Bus Stop
Bamboo Street & Wilshire Place
Bus Stop
Eastland Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Colwick Road & Greenwich Road
Bus Stop
Randolph Road & Greenwich Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.8% D
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westover Hills (A+)

2. Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Capitol Drive (A+)

4. Biddleville (A+)

5. Collingwood (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in East Forest is 99/100 - which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Druid Hills South (A+)

2. Starmount Forest (A+)

3. Oak Forest (A+)

4. Enderly Park (A+)

5. Boulevard Homes (A+)

crime F

East Forest crime rates are 7,513 per 100k, which is 204% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
6,171 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,342 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hembstead (A+)

2. Wessex Square (A+)

3. Providence Plantation (A+)

4. Sharon Woods (A+)

5. Governor's Square (A+)

employment C-

The median income in East Forest is $51,628 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$51,628 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Third Ward (A+)

2. Sardis Forest (A+)

3. Rain Tree (A+)

4. Seven Eagles (A+)

5. Whiteoak (A+)

health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Charlotte Fire Department Station 29
Fire Station
Thompson Child & Family Focus Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Novant Health Medical Group – East Mecklenburg
Clinic
Station 74
Ambulance Station
Six Sigma Dental Care
Dentist
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Independence Division
Police
Charlotte Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Idlewild Station
Fire Station
Matthews Police Department
Police
Fine Arts Dentistry
Dentist
Orthocarolina
Doctor
Dental Works
Dentist
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Clinic
LandMark Dentistry - Matthews
Dentist
Matthews Medical Center
Hospital
Charlotte Fire Department Station 19
Fire Station
GPS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morris Center for Dentistry
Dentist
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
Walker’s Drug Store
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing A+

East Forest home prices are $168,380 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$168,380 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
61% A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools C

The East Forest graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (3) F
Bible Baptist Christian School
Greenway Park Elementary
Crossway Academy
Charlotte Secondary
Alexander Youth Network
Piney Grove Elementary
Crown Point Elementary
Charlotte Preparatory School
Charlotte Christian School
Cyzner Institute
Crestdale Middle
Idlewild Elementary
Mint Hill Middle
Rama Road Elementary
The Fletcher School
Mcclintock Middle
Providence Day School
Covenant Day School
Lansdowne Elementary
Charlotte Jewish Day School
Albemarle Road Elementary
Albemarle Road Middle
Elizabeth Lane Elem
Matthews Elementary
Adventist Christian Academy
High Schools (1) C-
Bible Baptist Christian School
Charlotte Secondary
East Mecklenburg High
Charlotte Christian School
Greyfriars Classical Academy
The Fletcher School
Providence Day School
Covenant Day School
Providence High
Butler High
Charlotte Country Day School
Philips Academy
Commonwealth High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oxford Hunt (A+)

2. University City South (A+)

3. Providence Crossing (A+)

4. Providence Plantation (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

ratings A+

East Forest has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westchester (A+)

2. Cotswold (A+)

3. Oxford Hunt (A+)

4. Sardis Forest (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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East Forest Area Facts

  • East Forest has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • East Forest crime rates are 82% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in East Forest is 8% lower than the Charlotte average

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Forest? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McAlpine Creek Park
      Mason Wallace Park
      James Boyce Park
      Ildewild Road Park
      Sardis Forest Park
      Independence Pointe Park
      Rice Park
      Warner Park

      Entertainment

      Chris Hertel Stage
      Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
      Founders Field
      Guy Field
      Overcash Stadium
      McDowell Art Center
      Fullwood Theatre
      Matthews Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Domino's
      Little Caesars
      Cook Out
      Taco Bell
      Steak 'n Shake
      Wendy's
      Zaxby's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in East Forest? Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in East Forest.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Forest? The cost of living in East Forest is 99/100 - which is 5% higher than North Carolina.
      East Forest
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Forest? East Forest crime rates are 7,513, which are 204% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,513 per 100k people

      223% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      223% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in East Forest? The median income in East Forest is $51,628 which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $51,6287% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,57118% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are East Forest home prices? East Forest home prices are $168,380 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $168,3809% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0319% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      45% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does East Forest have good schools? The East Forest graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is East Forest a good place to live? East Forest has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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