Livability Score

76
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fox in the Snow
Coffee Shop
Kolache Republic
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Two Dollar Radio Headquarters
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Red Velvet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Upper Cup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Plantain Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Phenix
Coffee Shop
One Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rio Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Brioso
Coffee Shop
The Lifestyle Café
Coffee Shop
Brioso
Coffee Shop
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Cofee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
The Archive Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Outside the Lines
Theatre Arts
Victory's
Nightclub
Shadowbox Live
Nightclub
Hawk Galleries
Theatre Arts
Hawk Galleries
Art Gallery
Southern Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Columbus Bicentennial Pavillion
Theatre Arts
OSU Urban Arts Space
Theatre Arts
Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Museum
Ohio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kelton House Museum
Museum
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
Theatre Arts
Capitol Theatre - Riffe Center
Theatre Arts
The Bluestone
Theatre Arts
COSI
Museum
400 West Rich Arts Incubator
Theatre Arts
400 W Rich
Theatre Arts
Columbus Museum of Art
Museum
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
District West
Nightclub
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Museum
Central Ohio Fire Museum
Museum
Ballet Met Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (20) A+
Schmidt's Fudge Haus
Sweets
Brown Bag Delicatessen
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Sweets
Village Coney
Fast Food
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Club Diversity
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Law Bird
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tremont Lounge
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Highball Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Pistacia Vera
Sweets
Jimmyluka's Bar & Deli
Bar
Parsons North Brewing Company
Bar
Club 185
Bar
High Beck Tavern
Bar
Kittie's Cakes
Sweets
Fitness (4) A+
The Butcher Shop Fitness
Gym
Give Yoga
Gym
Boss Fitness
Gym
Community Grounds
Community Centre
Studio 543 Yoga Inferno
Gym
The Fitness Loft
Gym
Merelli Yoga
Gym
iResolve Fitness
Gym
Seven Studios
Gym
Wanderlust Studio
Gym
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Community Centre
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Community Centre
Shape Fitness Grant Ave
Gym
Olde Towne Fitness
Gym
Reeb Avenue Center
Community Centre
Central Community House
Community Centre
Arena District Fitness
Gym
Jeffrey Park Community Room
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LIT Life + Yoga
Gym
Rogue Fitness
Gym
Yoga on High
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Stonewall Columbus
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Food for All People
Grocery Store
Kolache Republic
Bakery
Little's Village IGA
Grocery Store
Bake Me Happy
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meat Packers Outlet
Butcher
The Hills Market Downtown
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Brezel
Bakery
Omega Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Black Radish Creamery
Cheese
Penny's Meats
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Nusayba Halal Shop
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Market District Express
Grocery Store
Cherbourg Bakery
Bakery
Basic Biscuits, Kindness, and Coffee
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Macelleria East Side Butchery
Butcher
Dan the Baker
Bakery
The Butcherr and Grocer
Butcher
Parks (7) A+
Schiller Park Playground
Playground
Schiller Park
Park
Frank Fetch Memorial Park
Park
Kobacher Park
Park
Keller Park
Park
Moeller Park
Park
Dorrian Commons
Park
Livingston Park
Park
Franklin Commons
Park
Martin Park
Park
Southwood Mileusnich Park
Park
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Park
NEOS 360
Playground
John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons
Park
Ohio Police & Firefighter Memorial
Park
John W Galbreath Bicentennial Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Karns Park
Park
Deaf School Park
Park
Scioto Mile Promenade
Park
Westbank Park
Park
Capitol Square
Park
Berliner Park
Park
Blackburn Playground
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
The Red Stable German Village Souvenirs & Gifts
Gift Shop
Creative Beauty
Beauty
Teez
Hairdresser
Studio Fovèro
Beauty
Rock'n Robins Hair Nest
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Tiki Botanicals
Beauty
Inner Beauty Hair Design Studio
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
Golden Hobby Shop
Gift Shop
The Cakehound
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Bookloft
Books
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Bikes for All People
Bicycle
Greater Columbus Antique Mall
Furniture
Salon644
Hairdresser
Parson's One Stop Drive-Thru
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Deisgn Nails
Beauty
Mezmerize
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
E-Jay's Drive Thru
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Upper Arlington (A+)

2. West Columbus Interim (A+)

3. Olentangy River Road (A+)

4. Milo Grogan (A-)

5. North Linden (B+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Southside.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
Parsons Ave & E Whittier St
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & Columbus St
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & Zimpfer St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S 6th St
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & Elsmere St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S Grant St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S Grant St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Macon Aly
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & Thurman Ave
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Mohawk St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S 3rd St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Parsons Ave
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Parsons Ave
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & E Gates St
Bus Stop
E Fulton St & S 3rd St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Ann St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & Ann St
Bus Stop
E Fulton St & S High St
Bus Stop
E Mound St & S 5th St
Bus Stop
E Mound St & S 4th St
Bus Stop
Parsons Ave & Frebis Ave
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S 18th St
Bus Stop
S High St & E Mound St
Bus Stop
S High St & W Mound St
Bus Stop
E Livingston Ave & S 18th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Linden (A+)

2. Greater Hilltop (A+)

3. Victorican Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. South Alum Creek (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Southside is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Alum Creek (A+)

2. Westland (A+)

3. Brice-Tussing (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Northland (A+)

crime A-

Southside crime rates are 1,574 per 100k, which is 24% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,394 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
180 crimes per 100k A
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bexley (A-)

2. Brewery (A-)

3. Clintonville (A-)

4. Downtown (A-)

5. Harrison West (A-)

employment D+

The median income in Southside is $53,356 - which is 5% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$53,356 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Worthington (A+)

3. Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord (A+)

4. Brewery (A+)

5. Italian Village (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Capital City Dental
Dentist
Mount Carmel Health Station
Doctor
Debra S. Hurtt
Dentist
German Village Chiropractors
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merion Village Dental
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Columbus Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Columbus Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Police
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nationwide Children's Close To Home Center
Doctor
Southeast Healthcare
Doctor
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South
Hospital
Nationwide Children's Close To Home Center
Doctor
Parsons Avenue Medical Clinic
Clinic
Columbus Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Downtown Dermatology LLC
Doctor
US Dental and Medical Care
Dentist
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Clinic
Grant Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Brewery (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Harrison West (A+)

4. Italian Village (A+)

5. Southside (A+)

housing D

Southside home prices are $99,115 - which is 25% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$99,115 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-174% F
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. Bexley (A+)

5. Franklinton (A+)

schools B-

The Southside graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Siebert Elementary School
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
St Pauls Lutheran School
Livingston Elementary School
Metro Institute Of Technology
Gloria S Friend Christian Academy
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
Southwood Elementary School
Sullivant Elementary School
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Buckeye Preparatory Academy
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
United Preparatory Academy East
Columbus Collegiate Academy
St Vincent Family Centers Elementary
Special Education Center
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Avondale Elementary School
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
Champion Middle School
Moler Elementary School
United Preparatory Academy
Starling Pk-8
High Schools (0) C-
South High School
Columbus Downtown High School
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Flex High School
Special Education Center
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Central High School
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic Hs
Fort Hayes Career Center
East High School
Capital High School
Franklinton Preparatory Academy
Marion-Franklin High School
Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus
St Charles Preparatory School
Early College Academy
Youthbuild Columbus Community
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Columbus School For Girls
Brookwood Academy
Bexley High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. McKinley Avenue Corridor (A+)

4. Northwest (A)

5. Weinland Park (A)

ratings A+

Southside has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Worthington (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Southside (A+)

4. Westland (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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Southside Area Facts

  • Southside has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Southside crime rates are 60% lower than the Columbus average
  • Cost of living in Southside is 8% lower than the Columbus average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southside? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Schiller Park Playground
      Schiller Park
      Frank Fetch Memorial Park
      Kobacher Park
      Keller Park
      Moeller Park
      Dorrian Commons
      Livingston Park

      Entertainment

      The Archive Gallery
      Art Outside the Lines
      Victory's
      Shadowbox Live
      Hawk Galleries
      Hawk Galleries
      Southern Theatre
      Cultural Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Schmidt's Fudge Haus
      Brown Bag Delicatessen
      Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
      Winans Chocolates + Coffee
      Village Coney
      Jimmy V's Grill & Pub
      Taco Bell
      Club Diversity

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southside? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Southside.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southside? The cost of living in Southside is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Ohio.
      Southside
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southside? Southside crime rates are 1,574, which are 24% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,574 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southside? The median income in Southside is $53,356 which is 5% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $53,3564% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,65624% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      D Housing

      What are Southside home prices? Southside home prices are $99,115 - which is 25% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $99,11546% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9094% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Southside have good schools? The Southside graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Southside a good place to live? Southside has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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