Livability Score

47
/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
CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Kings Stadium
Stadium
Jack Martin Stadium
Stadium
Cardinals Stadium
Stadium
Irwin Belk Complex
Stadium
Dupp & Swat
Art Gallery
Black Market
Art Gallery
Windy O'Connor
Art Gallery
Ray's Splash Planet
Water Park
Goodyear Arts
Art Gallery
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
AvidXchange Music Factory
Nightclub
The Comedy Zone
Nightclub
The Underground;The Fillmore
Nightclub
Dave Harris Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pit Road Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
NoDa Company Canteen
Bar
Black Moth Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Popbar
Sweets
Seemingly Overzealous
Sweets
Mecklenburg County ABC Store #09
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Jack's
Gym
YVY Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Paso Super Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harveys Supermarket
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
Chop and Chisel
Health Food
Wentworth and Fenn
Bakery
Babe & Butcher
Butcher
Wayne's Super Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Firestone Park
Park
Fred Alexander Park
Park
Friendship Sportsplex
Park
West Charlotte Park
Park
McIntyre Historic Site
Park
Solomons Park
Park
Hornets Nest Park
Park
L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park
Park
Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park
Park
Lakewood Park
Park
Nevin Regional Park
Park
Stewart Creek Greenway
Park
Waddell Street Park
Park
Double Oaks Park
Park
Five Points Park
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Allen Hills Park
Park
Anita Stroud Park
Park
Druid Hills Park
Park
Tuckaseegee Park
Park
Eagles Landing Neighborhood Park ​
Park
Enderly Park
Park
Biddleville Park
Park
Greenville Neighborhood Park
Park
Seversville Park
Park
Shops (0) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lulia Market
Convenience Store
Lulia
Convenience Store
Silva Furniture
Furniture
Latda Asian Food Market
Convenience Store
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Headquarters Barber And Styling
Hairdresser
Sam's Mart
Convenience Store
Quick Nez
Convenience Store
Greenville Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Foot Locker
Shoes
Carolina Rent to Own
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Explicit Salon
Hairdresser
Prism Supply
Clothing
MacFly Fresh
Clothing
That's Novel Books
Books
Current Nostalgia
Clothing
Windy O'Connor Art & Home
Interior Decoration
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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, 4.2% take public transportation in Firestone-Garden Park.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Salem Church Road at Rozzelles Ferry Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Salem Church Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at 4909
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Rd @ 4810
Bus Stop
Hovis Road at Salem Church Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Salem Church Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Lawton Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Lawton Road
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Hovis Road
Bus Stop
Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Manley Street
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Manley Street
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Hough Street
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Hough Street
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Hoskins Road
Bus Stop
Old Mount Holly Road at East Todd Lane
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Hoskins Road
Bus Stop
Old Mount Holly Road at Windy Valley Drive
Bus Stop
Old Mount Holly Road at East Todd Lane
Bus Stop
Old Mount Holly Road at East Todd Lane
Bus Stop
Beatties Ford & McIntyre
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Goff Street
Bus Stop
Beatties Ford & McIntyre
Bus Stop
Rozzelles Ferry Road at Crigler Street
Bus Stop
Old Mount Holly Road at West Todd Lane
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% 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 Firestone-Garden Park is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
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

Firestone-Garden Park crime rates are 9,393 per 100k, which is 280% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
7,283 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,110 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 D

The median income in Firestone-Garden Park is $37,719 - which is 22% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$37,719 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Charlotte Fire Department Station 18
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 13
Fire Station
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department - Metro Division
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Atrium Health Biddle Point
Hospital
Charlotte Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
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+

Firestone-Garden Park home prices are $113,867 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$113,867 F
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
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 F

The Firestone-Garden Park graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Berean Jr Academy
Victory Christian Center School
Oakdale Elementary
Statesville Road Elementary
R.C. Smith Christian Academy
University Park Creative Arts
Ranson Middle
Northwest School Of The Arts
Hornets Nest Elementary
Thomasboro Academy
Winding Springs Elementary
Oaklawn Language Academy
Allenbrook Elementary
Charlotte Leadership Academy
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Bruns Academy
Paw Creek Christian Academy
Druid Hills Academy
Walter G Byers School
Movement Charter School
Irwin Academic Center
Veritas Community School Cfa
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
High Schools (1) F
Victory Christian Center School
West Charlotte High
R.C. Smith Christian Academy
J T Williams Secondary Montessori
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charlotte Leadership Academy
Paw Creek Christian Academy
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
Stewart Creek High
Harding University 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-

Firestone-Garden Park has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
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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Firestone-Garden Park, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Firestone-Garden Park Area Facts

  • Firestone-Garden Park has a Livability Score of 47/100, which is considered poor
  • Firestone-Garden Park crime rates are 128% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Firestone-Garden Park is 14% lower than the Charlotte average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Firestone-Garden Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Firestone Park
      Fred Alexander Park
      Friendship Sportsplex
      West Charlotte Park
      McIntyre Historic Site
      Solomons Park
      Hornets Nest Park
      L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Kings Stadium
      Jack Martin Stadium
      Cardinals Stadium
      Irwin Belk Complex
      Dupp & Swat
      Black Market
      Windy O'Connor
      Ray's Splash Planet

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Jack in the Box
      Cook Out
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Pit Road Bar & Grill
      Subway

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Firestone-Garden Park? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Firestone-Garden Park.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher 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 Firestone-Garden Park? The cost of living in Firestone-Garden Park is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Firestone-Garden Park
      93

      7% 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 Firestone-Garden Park? Firestone-Garden Park crime rates are 9,393, which are 280% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      9,393 per 100k people

      304% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      304% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Firestone-Garden Park? The median income in Firestone-Garden Park is $37,719 which is 22% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $37,71932% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,10529% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Firestone-Garden Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Firestone-Garden Park home prices? Firestone-Garden Park home prices are $113,867 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $113,86738% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06412% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Firestone-Garden Park have good schools? The Firestone-Garden Park graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% 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

      A- User Ratings

      Is Firestone-Garden Park a good place to live? Firestone-Garden Park has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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