Livability Score

55
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Julia's Café & Books
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Chris Hertel Stage
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
Cinema
Overcash Stadium
Stadium
Founders Field
Stadium
Guy Field
Stadium
Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
Stadium
Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
Theatre Arts
Ovens Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fusion Lounge
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Crazy Horse
Bar
Cook Out
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
CrossFit Charlotte
Gym
Big Air Trampoline Park - Charlotte
Gym
Workout Anytime Mint Hill
Gym
Iron Tribe Fitness
Gym
Charlotte Fencing Academy
Gym
Alternative Fitness Pilates
Gym
Y2 Yoga
Gym
Time Out Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Super Global Mart
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lidi
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
US Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Atlantic Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Mason Wallace Park
Park
Cedarwood Park
Park
McAlpine Creek Park
Park
Albemarle Road Park
Park
Reddman Park
Park
Ildewild Road Park
Park
James Boyce Park
Park
Sheffield Neighborhood Park
Park
Winterfield Neighborhood Park
Park
Rice Park
Park
Sardis Forest Park
Park
Independence Pointe Park
Park
Oakhurst Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Warner Park
Park
Grayson Park
Park
Hampton Creste Park
Park
Chalyce Park
Park
Sardis Road Park
Park
Kilborne Park
Park
Shops (12) A-
Aaron's
Furniture
Upper Cuts
Hairdresser
T&Q Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Sassy Salon
Hairdresser
Rugged Wearhouse
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Styling Iconz
Beauty
Monaco Nail Supply
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Universal Beauty
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Leather Shoes
Shoes
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Lebos
Clothing
Carolina Tan
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Queen City TV
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ultimate Bicycle
Bicycle
Sardis Marketplace
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
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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, 4.9% take public transportation in Idlewild South.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Sardis Rd North & Crownpoint Executive Dr
Bus Stop
Albemarle Road Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr @ 2201
Bus Stop
Crownpoint Executive Dr & Independence Blvd
Bus Stop
Eastland Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Bamboo Street & Wilshire Place
Bus Stop
Monroe Road & Commodore Street
Bus Stop
Monroe Road & Chippendale Road
Bus Stop
Matthews Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Colwick Road & Greenwich Road
Bus Stop
Wendover Road & Latrobe Drive
Bus Stop
Wendover Road & Latrobe Drive
Bus Stop
Randolph Road & Greenwich Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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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 Idlewild South is 98/100 - which is 4% higher 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

Idlewild South crime rates are 5,906 per 100k, which is 139% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
4,623 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,283 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 Idlewild South is $53,147 - which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$53,147 D-
Unemployment Rate
8.3% F
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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 B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Thompson Child & Family Focus Services
Clinic
Charlotte Fire Department Station 29
Fire Station
Novant Health Medical Group – East Mecklenburg
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Independence Division
Police
Station 74
Ambulance Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Idlewild Station
Fire Station
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Morris Center for Dentistry
Dentist
Six Sigma Dental Care
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
American Family Care
Clinic
Charlotte Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
Walker’s Drug Store
Pharmacy
Cotswold Medical Clinic
Hospital
Matthews Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 19
Fire Station
Dental Works
Dentist
ADD Office
Doctor
Atrium Family Health Care
Hospital
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+

Idlewild South home prices are $148,620 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$148,620 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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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 Idlewild South graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Piney Grove Elementary
Idlewild Elementary
Bible Baptist Christian School
Greenway Park Elementary
Charlotte Secondary
Alexander Youth Network
Crown Point Elementary
Albemarle Road Elementary
Mcclintock Middle
Albemarle Road Middle
Crossway Academy
Rama Road Elementary
Albemarle Road Relief School
Charlotte Preparatory School
Providence Day School
Mint Hill Middle
Movement School Eastland
Cyzner Institute
Adventist Christian Academy
Lebanon Road Elementary
Charlotte Christian School
Winterfield Elementary
Oakhurst Steam Academy
Northeast Middle
Lansdowne Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Bible Baptist Christian School
East Mecklenburg High
Charlotte Secondary
Providence Day School
Commonwealth High
Charlotte Christian School
Greyfriars Classical Academy
Independence High
The Fletcher School
Hickory Grove Christian School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Philips Academy
Covenant Day School
Intellicor International Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
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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+)

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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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Idlewild South Area Facts

  • Idlewild South has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Idlewild South crime rates are 43% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Idlewild South is 9% lower than the Charlotte average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mason Wallace Park
      Cedarwood Park
      McAlpine Creek Park
      Albemarle Road Park
      Reddman Park
      Ildewild Road Park
      James Boyce Park
      Sheffield Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Chris Hertel Stage
      Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
      Overcash Stadium
      Founders Field
      Guy Field
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Ovens Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Fusion Lounge
      Domino's
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Bojangles'
      McDonald's
      The Crazy Horse
      Cook Out

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Idlewild South? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Idlewild South.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% 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 Idlewild South? The cost of living in Idlewild South is 98/100 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
      Idlewild South
      98

      2% 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 Idlewild South? Idlewild South crime rates are 5,906, which are 139% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      5,906 per 100k people

      154% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      154% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Idlewild South? The median income in Idlewild South is $53,147 which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $53,1474% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,31235% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      78% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Idlewild South 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 Idlewild South home prices? Idlewild South home prices are $148,620 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $148,62020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17924% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      F Schools

      Does Idlewild South have good schools? The Idlewild South graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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