Livability Score

52
/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 (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fox in the Snow
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kolache Republic
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
One Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bottoms Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Two Dollar Radio Headquarters
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Cofee
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Velvet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Brioso
Coffee Shop
Rio Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
South Drive-In Theater
Cinema
AMC Grove City 14
Cinema
Shadowbox Live
Nightclub
Victory's
Nightclub
The Archive Gallery
Art Gallery
400 West Rich Arts Incubator
Theatre Arts
400 W Rich
Theatre Arts
The Nest Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Southern Theatre
Theatre Arts
COSI
Museum
OSU Urban Arts Space
Theatre Arts
Hawk Galleries
Theatre Arts
Hawk Galleries
Art Gallery
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Museum
Art Outside the Lines
Theatre Arts
Columbus Bicentennial Pavillion
Theatre Arts
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
Theatre Arts
Ohio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Capitol Theatre - Riffe Center
Theatre Arts
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lower.com Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (21) F
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wild Ohio Brewing Co
Beverages
Dan's Drive In
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Eight & Sand Tavern and Refuge
Bar
HoneyBee Drive Thru
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Double D's Pub
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Cavan Irish Pub
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Gales Pub
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Community Centre
Wanderlust Studio
Gym
Reeb Avenue Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Give Yoga
Gym
The Butcher Shop Fitness
Gym
Studio 543 Yoga Inferno
Gym
Community Grounds
Community Centre
Boss Fitness
Gym
Seven Studios
Gym
Merelli Yoga
Gym
The Fitness Loft
Gym
iResolve Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Nusayba Halal Shop
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bake Me Happy
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brookshire Foodliner
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Kolache Republic
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food for All People
Grocery Store
Meat Packers Outlet
Butcher
Little's Village IGA
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (11) B
Willow Creek Park
Park
SMB Park
Park
Willow Creek Preserve
Park
Stoneridge Park
Park
Gantz Park
Park
Berliner Park
Park
Scioto Trail Park
Park
McCoy Park
Park
Blodwen Park
Park
Lindberg Park
Park
Heer Park
Park
Hilltonia Park
Park
Southeast Lions Park
Park
Sullivant Gardens Park
Park
Forest Creek Park
Park
Hauntz Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Southwood Mileusnich Park
Park
Greenlawn Park
Park
Southside Settlement Heritage Park
Park
Grove City Skate Park
Park
Keller Park
Park
River Bend Park
Park
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Park
West Park Avenue Park
Park
Shops (30) F
Certified
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Duchess Shoppe
Convenience Store
Certified
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Beautiful Nails
Beauty
Olde Tyme Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Cacique
Clothing
The Children's Place
Clothing
Destiny's Nails
Beauty
Pearle Vision
Optician
Kenneth's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
TNT Fashions
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Mound St Market
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 F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations F
Harrisburg Pike & Little Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Zettler Center Dr
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Eakin Rd
Bus Stop
1421 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
1440 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Hopkins Ave
Bus Stop
1670 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Belmead Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & October Ridge Dr
Bus Stop
1657 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
1117 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
1515 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Frank Rd
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Clime Rd
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Laurel Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Laurel Ave
Bus Stop
1871 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
1896 Harrisburg Pike
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Rosemont Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Rosemont Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Big Run Rd E
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Ransburg Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Alkire Rd
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Ransburg Ave
Bus Stop
Harrisburg Pike & Red Rock Blvd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% 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 A+

The cost of living in Southwest is 85/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
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 F

Southwest crime rates are 5,520 per 100k, which is 166% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,889 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
631 crimes per 100k F
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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 B

The median income in Southwest is $55,392 - which is 9% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$55,392 D
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
County Pre-Release Center and Ohio Correctional Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS/pharmacy
Pharmacy
All Seasons Medical Clinic
Clinic
Central Point Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Clinic
The Little Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South
Hospital
CNHC Great Southern
Doctor
My Family Dentist
Dentist
Columbus Fire Station #3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southeast Healthcare
Doctor
OhioHealth Grove City Methodist Hospital
Hospital
Columbus Fire Station 22
Fire Station
Dental Works
Dentist
Merion Village Dental
Dentist
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Debra S. Hurtt
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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 A+

Southwest home prices are $86,075 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$86,075 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
1.6x (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 D-

The Southwest graduation rate is 69% - which is 19% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (7) F
Franklin Woods Intermediate School
Finland Elementary School
East Franklin Elementary School
James A Harmon Elementary School
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Harrisburg Pike Community School
West Mound Elementary School
Lindbergh Elementary School
Sullivant Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School
Hilltonia Middle School
Parsons Elementary School
Southwood Elementary School
Electronic Classroom Of Tomorrow
Buckeye Middle School
United Preparatory Academy
A+ Children'S Academy
Monterey Elementary School
Starling Pk-8
Children'S Academy
Primrose School St Pinnacle
Binns Elementary School
Burroughs Elementary School
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
New Beginnings Christian School
High Schools (2) F
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Briggs High School
Capital High School
Electronic Classroom Of Tomorrow
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Central High School
Franklinton Preparatory Academy
Bishop Ready High School
Flex High School
South High School
Franklin Heights High School
West High School
Columbus Downtown High School
Grove City High School
Marion-Franklin High School
Grove City Christian School
Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus
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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)

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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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Willow Creek Park
      SMB Park
      Willow Creek Preserve
      Stoneridge Park
      Gantz Park
      Berliner Park
      Scioto Trail Park
      McCoy Park

      Entertainment

      South Drive-In Theater
      AMC Grove City 14
      Shadowbox Live
      Victory's
      The Archive Gallery
      400 West Rich Arts Incubator
      400 W Rich
      The Nest Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      KFC
      Wendy's
      WingStreet
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Wild Ohio Brewing Co
      Dan's Drive In

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 85/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
      Southwest
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 5,520, which are 166% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,520 per 100k people

      138% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      138% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $55,392 which is 9% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $55,392equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,68041% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Southwest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $86,075 - which is 35% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $86,07553% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9834% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 69% - which is 19% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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