Livability Score

59
/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 (9) A+
Fresno Brewing Company
Coffee Shop
Parsley Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fulton Kabob L
Coffee Shop
Raizana Teas
Coffee Shop
Fig & Honey
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Valparaiso Cafe & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Wilson Theatre
Cinema
Warnors Theatre
Cinema
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Museum
Hardy's
Theatre Arts
Chukchansi Park
Stadium
Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Fig Tree Gallery
Art Gallery
Saroyan Theatre
Theatre Arts
Selland Arena
Stadium
Meux Home Museum
Museum
Tower Theatre
Cinema
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Zoo
Fort Miller Blockhouse Museum
Museum
Valley Farm
Zoo
Winged Wonders Bird Show
Theatre Arts
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Zoo
Fresno Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Botanica San Judas
Deli
Botanica San Judas
Deli
Kogetsu-Do Confectionery
Sweets
Quirky Cafe
Fast Food
La Fiesta
Bar
El Patio Club
Bar
Taco shop
Fast Food
Lola's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Strummer's
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Deli Delicious
Deli
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Taco Truck
Fast Food
El Chilanguito
Fast Food
Cavalier Liquor
Alcohol
Cavalier Liquor
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Practice Gym
Gym
Calwa Park Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Central Fish Co.
Seafood
Kearney Palms Shopping Mall
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Family Express Food & Liquor
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Ventura
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
CentralValleyTalk.com
Grocery Store
Los Amigos
Grocery Store
Shaibi Market
Grocery Store
Discount Market
Grocery Store
Foods Co
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Taj Yeeb Market
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Fresno Metropolitian Museum
Park
Courthouse Park
Park
Eaton Plaza
Park
Dicky Playground
Park
Smith Playground
Park
Fink-White Park
Park
Kearny Park
Park
Hobart Park
Park
Frank H. Ball Park
Park
Bigby Park
Park
Holmes Playground
Park
Pride Park
Park
Hinton Park
Park
Neilson Park
Park
Romain Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Dino Dig
Playground
Wilderness Falls
Playground
Storyland
Park
Roeding Park
Park
Chandler Park
Park
Euless Park
Park
Chandler Park
Park
Ratcliffe Stadium
Park
Ivy Community Center
Park
Shops (32) A+
Best Nails
Hairdresser
Maggy's Salon
Hairdresser
Proctor's Jewelers
Fashion
Botanica
Discount Store
Fullerton Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Acapulco Jewelers
Fashion
Fallas Discount Store
Convenience Store
All 4 U
Clothing
Joyeria Herrera's
Clothing
Blue Bird
Clothing
Acapulco Jewelers
Fashion
Fashion Flair
Clothing
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Botanica Judas Tadeo
Discount Store
Fultons Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Estetica La Moda
Hairdresser
Rincon Latino
Clothing
Family Fashions
Clothing
Botanica San Judas
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
California Pants
Clothing
Ropa Interior Tolentino
Clothing
Goodwill
Discount Store
Joyeria Herrera’s
Clothing
Mi Casita Astral
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Woodward Park (F)

3. Hoover (F)

4. Edison (F)

5. Bullard (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Central.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Fresno Fulton Mall
Bus Stop
Courthouse Park (FAX shelter A)
Bus Stop
Courthouse Park
Bus Stop
Amtrak/Greyhound Station
Bus Stop
Amtrak/Greyhound
Bus Stop
Fresno, CA (FNO)
Bus Stop
Fresno Greyhound Bus Terminal
Bus Stop
Community Hospital
Bus Stop
Community Regional Center Southbound
Bus Stop
Fresno
Transit Station
Community Regional Center Northbound
Bus Stop
Community Hospital
Bus Stop
Fresno Downtown
Bus Stop
UMC (Outpatient Services)
Bus Stop
UMC (Outpatient Services)
Bus Stop
Fresno Veteran's Hospital
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
FAX 38
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Mclane (A+)

3. Hoover (B-)

4. Fresno-High (F)

5. Edison (F)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Central is 104/100 - which is 25% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Central (B)

2. Edison (C)

3. Roosevelt (C)

4. Mclane (C-)

5. Fresno-High (C-)

crime F

Central crime rates are 10,262 per 100k, which is 261% higher than California
Property Crime
7,245 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,017 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. South Growth Area (A+)

2. Woodward Park (B)

3. North Growth Area (C+)

4. Southeast Growth Area (D-)

5. Bullard (F)

employment F

The median income in Central is $28,279 - which is 56% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$28,279 F
Unemployment Rate
5.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. North Growth Area (A+)

2. Bullard (B)

3. Southeast Growth Area (B-)

4. South Growth Area (C+)

5. West (C)

health D+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fresno Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Police
Fresno Police Headquarters
Police
Community Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Fulton Street Health Center of Fresno
Clinic
Fresno Fire Department Station #4
Fire Station
Fresno Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
Fresno Fire Department Station #8
Fire Station
Fresno Police Department South East
Police
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility
Clinic
Exodus Recovery Crisis Stabilization Center
Clinic
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
Clinic
WestCare
Hospital
DBH: Asian Pacific Islander Program, Latino Team, S.E.E.S. Program
Clinic
Fresno VA Medical Center
Hospital
Fresno Fire Department Station #9
Fire Station
Fresno Fire Department Station #5
Fire Station
Fresno Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Fresno Fire Department Station #19
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Family First Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Bobby K. Yang Medical Clinic
Clinic
Western Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (D+)

2. Fresno-High (F)

3. Roosevelt (F)

4. Woodward Park (F)

5. Bullard (F)

housing B-

Central home prices are $168,436 - which is 59% lower than California
Home Price
$168,436 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
51% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Woodward Park (A+)

2. West (A+)

3. Roosevelt (A+)

4. Hoover (A+)

5. Mclane (A+)

schools F

The Central graduation rate is 49% - which is 38% lower than California
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
49% F
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Kepler Neighborhood
Fresno County Special Education Local Plan Area
Fresno Coe District-Wide Preschool
Kepler Neighborhood
Opportunities For Learning - Fresno
Lowell Elementary
Columbia Elementary
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Big Picture Educational Academy
Big Picture Educational Academy
Lincoln Elementary
Akira Yokomi Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
King Elementary
J. E. Young Academic Center
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Muir Elementary
Kirk Elementary
Kermit Koontz Education Complex
Pathway Elementary Community Day
Webster Elementary
Rowell Elementary
High Schools (3) A+
Fresno County Special Education Local Plan Area
School Of Unlimited Learning
School Of Unlimited Learning
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Big Picture Educational Academy
Big Picture Educational Academy
Edison High
J. E. Young Academic Center
Pershing Continuation High
Career Technical Education Charter
San Joaquin Memorial High School
W.E.B. Dubois Public Charter
W.E.B.Dubois Public Charter
Fresno High
Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship
Design Science Middle College High
Roosevelt High
Crescent View West Public Charter
Crescent View West Public Charter
Cambridge Continuation High
Mclane High
Creative Alternatives School
Fulton Special Education
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Woodward Park (A)

2. Bullard (C-)

3. Hoover (C-)

4. South Growth Area (D+)

5. North Growth Area (D)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Woodward Park (A+)

2. Bullard (B)

3. Fresno-High (B)

4. West (C+)

5. Mclane (D-)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fresno Metropolitian Museum
      Courthouse Park
      Eaton Plaza
      Dicky Playground
      Smith Playground
      Fink-White Park
      Kearny Park
      Hobart Park

      Entertainment

      Wilson Theatre
      Warnors Theatre
      Fresno Metropolitan Museum
      Hardy's
      Chukchansi Park
      Memorial Auditorium
      Fig Tree Gallery
      Saroyan Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Botanica San Judas
      Botanica San Judas
      Kogetsu-Do Confectionery
      Quirky Cafe
      La Fiesta
      El Patio Club
      Taco shop

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 104/100 - which is 25% lower than California.
      Central
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Fresno
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 10,262, which are 261% higher than California
      Total Crime
      10,262 per 100k people

      342% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      342% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $28,279 which is 56% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $28,27949% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,96957% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
      Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
      San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
      Community Behavioral Health Center
      Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
      Saint Agnes Medical Center
      Community Regional Medical Center
      Fresno VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Family First Pharmacy
      Fresno Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Children's Medical Center

      B- Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $168,436 - which is 59% lower than California
      Median home value
      $168,4369% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81714% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      14%

      78% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 49% - which is 38% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      49%

      41% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      40% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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