Livability Score

73
/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 (1) A+
Crows Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bruú Café
Coffee Shop
t.Loft
Coffee Shop
Messenger Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Messenger Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hihat Coffee
Coffee Shop
Equal Minded Café
Coffee Shop
Tea Drops
Coffee Shop
Filling Station
Coffee Shop
Broadway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Broadway Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Oddly Correct
Coffee Shop
Westport Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Anchor Island Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Roasterie
Coffee Shop
Carmen's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mud Pie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Room 39
Coffee Shop
Monarch Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mother Earth Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Curry Theatre
Theatre Arts
Durwood Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Olson Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Museum
McDonnell Family Sports Complex
Stadium
Dog Park
Attraction
The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Art Gallery
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Museum
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
KCAI Gallery
Art Gallery
Greenlease Gallery
Museum
Sedgewick Hall Mabee Theater
Theatre Arts
H&R Block Artspace at KCAI
Art Gallery
Firefly Lounge
Nightclub
Splash Pad
Water Park
Tivoli Cinemas
Cinema
Harris-Kearney House
Museum
John Wornall House Museum
Museum
Aura
Nightclub
Unicorn Theatre
Theatre Arts
Leopold Gallery and Art Consulting
Art Gallery
Madrid Theatre
Theatre Arts
Uptown Theater
Theatre Arts
Dixon Doll Stadium
Stadium
Strand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) A-
Andre's Confiserie Suisse
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Winstead's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
O'Dowd's Little Dublin
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Eden Alley
Fast Food
Go Chicken Go
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Tiki Taco
Fast Food
Gael's Public House and Sports
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Plaza Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ça Va
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Julep
Bar
Westport Ice Cream Bakery
Sweets
Dempsey's Burger Pub
Bar
Westport Ale House
Bar
Bob's-N-Motion
Bar
Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar
Bar
Gambal's Social Club
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fit AF Studio
Gym
Uzazi Village
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Kansas City Center for Inclusion
Community Centre
Bodyfit
Gym
Kansas City Young Audiences
Community Centre
Henry John Latshaw Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Kansas City Irish Center
Community Centre
The Q Garden;Quilombo
Community Centre
Cleaver Family YMCA
Community Centre
Calvary Community Wellness Center
Community Centre
MJ Fitness
Gym
Kansas City Barbell
Gym
Palestine Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Southeast Community Center
Community Centre
Linwood YMCA
Community Centre
Fit Street
Gym
Tony Aguirre Community Center
Community Centre
theGymKC
Gym
Sage Center for Yoga and Healing Arts
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Sylvester Powell Junior Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit on 18th
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Better Cheddar
Cheese
Baked in Kansas City
Bakery
The Littlest Bake Shop
Bakery
Thriftway
Grocery Store
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Brookside Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Meshuggah Bagels
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Metro Thriftway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lamar's Donuts
Bakery
Supreme Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
M&M Bakery & Deli
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
SunFresh
Grocery Store
Sun Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cupcakin
Bakery
Leon's Thriftway
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Countryside Park
Park
Frank Theis Mall
Park
Linda Hall Library Arboretum
Park
Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
Park
Southmoreland Park
Park
Cancer Survivors Park
Park
The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Kauffman Legacy Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Saint Luke's Field
Park
Thomas J. Kiely Park
Park
Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park
Park
Brookside Triangle Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Gillham Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
15 and the Mahomies Playground
Playground
Blue Hills Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Strawn Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Ivanhoe Park
Park
Roanoke Park
Park
Commonwealth Green
Park
Shops (1) A+
Perfect Scents
Gift Shop
Ricca Sposa
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Tiffany & Company
Fashion
Warby Parker
Optician
Madewell
Clothing
Vera Bradley
Fashion
Forever 21
Clothing
TIVOL
Fashion
Diebel's Sportsmens Gallery
Gift Shop
Lululemon
Clothing
MAC Cosmetics
Beauty
Soft Surroundings
Clothing
bluemercury
Beauty
Eileen Fisher
Clothing
Barton Perreira
Optician
Sperry
Shoes
Aldo
Shoes
Kendra Scott
Fashion
Francesca's
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Express
Clothing
Tumi
Fashion
J. McLaughlin
Clothing
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 A

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Plaza.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Main at 50th
Bus Stop
51st at Main
Bus Stop
Main at 50th
Bus Stop
51st at Main
Bus Stop
51st at Grand
Bus Stop
Plaza Library
Bus Stop
UMKC
Bus Stop
UMKC
Bus Stop
Plaza Library
Bus Stop
50th at Oak
Bus Stop
50th at Oak
Bus Stop
Brookside at 52nd
Bus Stop
Brookside at 52nd
Bus Stop
Plaza
Bus Stop
Main at 47th
Bus Stop
51st at Cherry
Bus Stop
51st at Cherry
Bus Stop
Plaza
Bus Stop
Emanuel Cleaver at Brookside
Bus Stop
47th at JC Nichols Parkway
Bus Stop
Emanuel Cleaver at Grand
Bus Stop
47th at Wyandotte
Bus Stop
47th at Central
Bus Stop
Brookside at 54th
Bus Stop
Emanuel Cleaver at Oak
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% 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 D-

The cost of living in South Plaza is 126/100 - which is 42% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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

South Plaza crime rates are 5,217 per 100k, which is 84% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
4,673 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
544 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 A+

The median income in South Plaza is $75,496 - which is 52% higher than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$75,496 B
Unemployment Rate
0.6% 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 B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 19
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westwood Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fairway Police Department
Police
Comprehensive Health Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
KCFD Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Kansas City Care Clinic
Clinic
University of Kansas Medical Center
Hospital
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
Hospital
KCFD Station 35
Fire Station
Kansas City Kansas Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 17
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Research Medical Center
Hospital
Children's Mercy Broadway Clinic
Clinic
KCPD Central Patrol Division
Police
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 B+

South Plaza home prices are $414,133 - which is 193% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$414,133 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 A

The South Plaza graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Visitation School
Global Montessori Academy
Citizens Of The World Charter
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-M
M. L. King Elementary
Allen Village School
Allen Village Junior
Allen Village Primary
Troost Elem.
Westwood View Elem
Border Star Montessori
Hogan Preparatory Acad Middle
St Peter'S School
Frank Rushton Elem
B. Banneker Academy
Shawnee Mission Christian School
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
Gordon Parks Elem.
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
Community School #1
Academie Lafayette - Armour
Middle School Campus
Foreign Language Academy
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Horizon Academy
High Schools (0) F
St Teresa'S Academy
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-U
The Plaza Academy
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Allen Village High School
Delasalle Charter School
Shawnee Mission Christian School
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Academie Lafayette - Armour
Bishop Miege High School
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Horizon Academy
Cristo Rey Kansas City
University Academy-Upper
Alternative Resource Ctr.
Southeast High School
B W Sheperd School
Central Academy Of Excellence
Contract
Kansas City Academy
Kvc Niles
Lincoln College Prep.
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
Shawnee Mission East High
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+)

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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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South Plaza Area Facts

  • South Plaza has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Plaza crime rates are 16% lower than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in South Plaza is 34% higher than the Kansas City average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Countryside Park
      Frank Theis Mall
      Linda Hall Library Arboretum
      Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
      Southmoreland Park
      Cancer Survivors Park
      The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
      Mill Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Curry Theatre
      Durwood Soccer Stadium
      Olson Performing Arts Center
      The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
      McDonnell Family Sports Complex
      Dog Park
      The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
      Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

      Food & Drink

      Andre's Confiserie Suisse
      Subway
      Winstead's
      Potbelly
      Shake Shack
      O'Dowd's Little Dublin
      Panera Bread
      Eden Alley

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Plaza? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Plaza.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Plaza? The cost of living in South Plaza is 126/100 - which is 42% higher than Missouri.
      South Plaza
      126

      26% more 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 South Plaza? South Plaza crime rates are 5,217, which are 84% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      5,217 per 100k people

      124% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      124% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Plaza? The median income in South Plaza is $75,496 which is 52% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $75,49636% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,060121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      87% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Plaza 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

      B+ Housing

      What are South Plaza home prices? South Plaza home prices are $414,133 - which is 193% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $414,133124% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33841% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does South Plaza have good schools? The South Plaza graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% 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 South Plaza a good place to live? South Plaza has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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