Livability Score

46
/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
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
IKEA Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Attraction
AMF University Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
Stadium
Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
Theatre Arts
Hodges Family Farm
Attraction
Neighborhood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ward Stadium
Stadium
Rosedale House
Museum
Skylark Social Club
Nightclub
Ovens Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Cocos Locos
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Johnston YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Delgado's Fuego
Health Food
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Lupitas Carniceria y Tortilleria
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
International Supermarket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Penny
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Atlantic Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
US Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Amelie's
Bakery
Parks (1) F
Devonshire Park
Park
Julian Underwood Park
Park
Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Briarwood Park
Park
Methodist Home Park
Park
Eastway Park
Park
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Park
Kilborne Park
Park
Reedy Creek Regional Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Howie Acres Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Winterfield Neighborhood Park
Park
Merry Oaks Elementary Neighborhood Park
Park
Sheffield Neighborhood Park
Park
Newell Community Park
Park
North Charlotte Park
Park
Harrisburg Road Regional Park
Park
Tom Hunter Neighborhood Park
Park
Briar Creek Greenway
Park
Reddman Park
Park
Davis Flohr Park
Park
Albemarle Road Park
Park
Midwood Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Salon Royal
Hairdresser
Xclusive Kutz
Hairdresser
Rickky's Fashion
Clothing
Emani Beauty Services
Beauty
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Tenneh's African Braiding Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Quick Shop Charlotte
Convenience Store
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Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Albemarle at Sharon
Mall
Stars Wireless
Electronics
El Potrero Western Wear
Clothing
Nail Trix
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Oak Forest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Old Concord Road
Transit Station
Eastland Community Transit Center
Bus Station
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Tom Hunter
Transit Station
Sugar Creek
Transit Station
Albemarle Road Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
University City Boulevard
Transit Station
Tryon St & Periwinkle Hill
Bus Stop
Bamboo Street & Wilshire Place
Bus Stop
36th Street
Transit Station
The Plaza & Marguerite Ave
Bus Stop
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.7%
B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Oak Forest is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

Oak Forest crime rates are 9,121 per 100k, which is 269% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
6,728 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
2,393 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Oak Forest is $34,853 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$34,853
F
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station #15
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 23
Fire Station
Le's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atrium Health NorthPark
Clinic
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 34
Fire Station
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Le Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Winning Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Dental Works
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Kidz Dental Central
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Oak Forest home prices are $112,433 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$112,433
F
Home Appreciation Rate
49%
A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools F

The Oak Forest graduation rate is 63% - which is 24% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
20%
F
High School Grad. Rates
63%
F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Devonshire Elementary
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte Choice Charter
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Intellicor International Academy
Lawrence Orr Elementary
Northridge Middle
Briarwood Elementary
Kipp Charlotte
Windsor Park Elementary
Hickory Grove Elementary
Hickory Grove Christian School
Joseph W Grier Academy
Uproar Leadership Academy
Albemarle Road Relief School
Movement School Eastland
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Winterfield Elementary
Merry Oaks International Academy
Hidden Valley Elementary
Newell Elementary
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Eastway Middle
High Schools (1) D-
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Intellicor International Academy
Cato Middle College High
Hickory Grove Christian School
Garinger High
Commonwealth High
Sugar Creek Charter
Northside Christian Academy
Charlotte Learning Academy
Elearning Academy
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Oak Forest Area Facts

  • Oak Forest has a Livability Score of 46/100, which is considered poor
  • Oak Forest crime rates are 121% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Oak Forest is 15% lower than the Charlotte average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Devonshire Park
      Julian Underwood Park
      Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
      Unity Park
      Briarwood Park
      Methodist Home Park
      Eastway Park
      Reedy Creek Nature Preserve

      Entertainment

      Charlotte Museum of History
      Reedy Creek Nature Center
      AMF University Lanes
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Hodges Family Farm
      Neighborhood Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Pollo Campero
      Hardee's
      Bojangles'
      Captain D's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Cocos Locos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Forest? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Oak Forest.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oak Forest 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