Livability Score

49
/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
Beastro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Second Best Coffee
Coffee Shop
One More Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fennec Fox
Attraction
Black-footed Cats
Attraction
Caracal
Attraction
Lions
Attraction
Chimpanzees
Attraction
Rhinoceros
Attraction
Chimpanzee Viewpoint
Attraction
African Aviary
Attraction
Kudu
Attraction
Zebra
Attraction
Yellow-billed Stork
Attraction
Red-ruffed Lemurs
Attraction
Leopard Tortoise
Attraction
Crocodile
Attraction
Ostrich
Attraction
Tortoises
Attraction
Bateleur Eagle
Attraction
Giraffe
Attraction
Eland
Attraction
Lappet-faced Vulture
Attraction
Hippopotomus
Attraction
White-necked Raven
Attraction
Saddle-billed Stork
Attraction
Black Mangabeys
Attraction
Oryx
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Barnhouse Liquors
Alcohol
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Safari Snacks
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Gomer's Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Lamar's Donuts
Fast Food
Groove Station Bar & Grill
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Piano Room
Bar
Bier Station
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Southeast Community Center
Community Centre
Cleaver Family YMCA
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Metro Thriftway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Noble Park
Park
Swope Park
Park
Fairyland Park
Park
James A. Reed Park
Park
Arleta Park
Park
Scott Park
Park
Bannister Park
Park
Cave Spring Park
Park
Swope Soccer Village
Park
Blenheim Park
Park
Southwood Park
Park
Wilbur H. Dunn Park
Park
Kenegy Park
Park
Hibbs Park
Park
Big Blue Battlefield Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Blue River Athletic Fields
Park
South Oak Park
Park
Gambril Tract Park
Park
Daniel Morgan Boone Park
Park
Holmes Park
Park
Alex George Park
Park
Terrace Lake Gardens Community Park
Park
Iser Park
Park
Maison De Francois Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Equator Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Xpress Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Look After Hair Company
Hairdresser
Sprint
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Modern Nails Hair & Spa
Beauty
Country View Market
Convenience Store
Golden Beauty Supply
Beauty
Joe's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Classic Hair Design
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
City Gear
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Manheim Park (A+)

2. Morningside (A+)

3. Indipendence Plaza (A+)

4. South Plaza (A+)

5. Wornall Homestead (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
3-Trails Transit Center
Bus Station
Tram Station
Bus Station
Train and Tram Station
Transit Station
KC Zoo
Bus Stop
Swope Parkway at Meyer
Bus Stop
USDA Building
Bus Stop
67th at Manchester
Bus Stop
Winchester at Beacon
Bus Stop
Swope Parkway
Bus Stop
Swope Parkway
Bus Stop
63rd at Elmwood
Bus Stop
63rd at Jackson
Bus Stop
63rd at Elmwood
Bus Stop
63rd at Jackson
Bus Stop
67th at James A Reed
Bus Stop
Prospect at 67th
Bus Stop
63rd at Manchester Trafficway
Bus Stop
Prospect at 67th
Bus Stop
63rd at Manchester Trafficway
Bus Stop
63rd at Swope Parkway
Bus Stop
63rd at Swope Parkway
Bus Stop
Swope Parkway at 63rd
Bus Stop
Swope Parkway at 63rd
Bus Stop
Prospect at Meyer
Bus Stop
Prospect at Meyer
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Sarritt Point (A+)

2. South Hyde Park (A+)

3. East Meyer (A+)

4. Holmes Park (A+)

5. Foxtown East (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Hillcrest is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Fairlane (A+)

2. Richards Gebaur (A+)

3. Lewis Heights (A+)

4. Waldo Homes (A+)

5. Riss Lake (A+)

crime F

Hillcrest crime rates are 8,584 per 100k, which is 204% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
7,496 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,088 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Stanford Gardens (A+)

2. Verona Hills (B+)

3. Armour Hills (B)

4. Blue Hills Estates (B-)

5. Highview Estates (C-)

employment D-

The median income in Hillcrest is $40,368 - which is 19% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$40,368 F
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Unity Ridge (A+)

2. Birdlespur (A+)

3. Plaza Westport (A+)

4. Foxcroft And Glen Arbor (A+)

5. Coleman Highlands (A+)

health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Dental Corner
Dentist
Dental Corner
Dentist
Fire Station Number 41
Fire Station
KCMO Mounted Patrol
Police
Kansas City Police Department Metro Patrol
Police
KCFD Station 30
Fire Station
KCFD Station 33
Fire Station
Kindred Hospital Kansas City
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Research Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Orthodontist
Dentist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
KCFD Station 42
Fire Station
KCFD Station 36
Fire Station
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
Hospital
Davis Family Dental
Dentist
KCFD Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Surgicenter of Kansas City
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
KCFD no. 37
Fire Station
Comprehensive Health Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Beacon Hills (A+)

2. Broadway Gillham (A+)

3. Central Business District-Downtown (A+)

4. Crown Center (A+)

5. Hanover Place (A+)

housing A+

Hillcrest home prices are $127,800 - which is 9% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$127,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
34% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Palestine West And Oak Park Northeast (A+)

2. West Waldo (A+)

3. Norble And Gregory Ridge (A+)

4. Oak Park Southwest (A+)

5. Willow Creek (A+)

schools D

The Hillcrest graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (0) F
Santa Fe Elem.
Blue Ridge Christian School
Holliday Montessori
Dobbs Elem.
South Middle
St John Francis Regis School
Center Elem.
Spofford Treatment Center
B. Banneker Elem.
Westridge Elem.
Truman Elem.
Spring Valley Elem.
Pathway Academy Elementary
Ac Prep Elementary
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
Academy For Integrated Arts
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
Whitefield Academy
John T. Hartman Elem.
Southwood Elem.
Brookside Charter Elementary
Brookside Charter Middle Schl
Glad Tidings Christian Academy & Child Development
Ervin Early Learning Center
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
High Schools (0) F
Hickman Mills Freshman Center
Blue Ridge Christian School
St Michael The Archangel Catholic High School
Center Alternative
Southeast High School
Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City
Center Sr. High
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
Whitefield Academy
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Kansas City Academy
University Academy-Upper
Ruskin High School
Burke Alternative Program
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Highlands Academy
Gillis Center School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Country Club Plaza (A+)

2. Tower Homes (A+)

3. Birdlespur (A+)

4. West Plaza (A+)

5. Ward Parkway Plaza (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Southmoreland (A+)

2. Oak Park Southwest (A+)

3. Armour Hills (A+)

4. Country Club Plaza (A+)

5. Holmes Park (A+)

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Hillcrest Area Facts

  • Hillcrest has a Livability Score of 49/100, which is considered poor
  • Hillcrest crime rates are 39% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Hillcrest is 7% lower than the Kansas City average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Noble Park
      Swope Park
      Fairyland Park
      James A. Reed Park
      Arleta Park
      Scott Park
      Bannister Park
      Cave Spring Park

      Entertainment

      Fennec Fox
      Black-footed Cats
      Caracal
      Lions
      Chimpanzees
      Rhinoceros
      Chimpanzee Viewpoint
      African Aviary

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Barnhouse Liquors
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Safari Snacks
      Church's Chicken

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillcrest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
      Drive to Work
      95%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower 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 Hillcrest? The cost of living in Hillcrest is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
      Hillcrest
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Kansas City
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillcrest? Hillcrest crime rates are 8,584, which are 204% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      8,584 per 100k people

      269% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      269% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Hillcrest? The median income in Hillcrest is $40,368 which is 19% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $40,36827% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,28215% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Hillcrest a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
      Research Medical Center
      Children's Mercy Hospital
      Saint Lukes
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      Saint Luke's North
      Kindred Hospital Northland
      Crittenton Childrens Center

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sabates Eye Center
      Barry Road Dental Group
      Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek
      Ottis Family Chiropractic
      Facial Surgery Group
      I Got Your Back
      KC North Spine and Joint Center
      J Edward Kendrick and Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Hillcrest home prices? Hillcrest home prices are $127,800 - which is 9% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $127,80031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69627% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      90% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Hillcrest have good schools? The Hillcrest graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Hillcrest a good place to live? Hillcrest 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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      0 total surveys

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