Livability Score

67
/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) B
The Roasterie Roasting Facility
Coffee Shop
Ollama
Coffee Shop
Parisi Café
Coffee Shop
Evolve Juicery & Paleo Kitchen
Coffee Shop
PT's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Savvy Coffee & Lunch Bar
Coffee Shop
Chez Elle
Coffee Shop
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
Coffee Shop
Café Corazón
Coffee Shop
Mildred's
Coffee Shop
Filling Station Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bizz and Weezy Confections
Coffee Shop
The Roasterie Café
Coffee Shop
Monarch Coffee
Coffee Shop
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mother Earth Coffee
Coffee Shop
HITIDES Coffee
Coffee Shop
Full Steam Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
PT's Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Mud Pie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Room 39
Coffee Shop
Kilo Charlie
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
National World War I Museum
Museum
Money Museum
Museum
B&B Theatres KC Extreme Screen Union Station
Cinema
Science City
Museum
Museum of Illusions
Museum
The Coterie
Theatre Arts
The Grand Theater
Theatre Arts
Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City
Zoo
Hallmark Visitors Center
Attraction
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
Art Gallery
Hy-Vee Arena
Stadium
The Bird Comedy Theater
Theatre Arts
Kauffman Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Jones Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Uptown Theater
Theatre Arts
Grinders KC
Theatre Arts
recordBar
Theatre Arts
Madrigall
Nightclub
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema
Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kathy Barnard Studio & Locust Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Madrid Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mosaic Ultra Lounge
Nightclub
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Copaken Stage
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) C+
Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center
Bar
Royal Liquor
Alcohol
Don's Liquors
Alcohol
Miranda's Mexican Food Truck
Fast Food
Rhythm & Booze
Bar
Pezzettino
Deli
Chip's Candy Factory
Sweets
Pak Ling Express
Fast Food
Chip's Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Brasserie
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
P R's Place
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Swordfish Tom's
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Up-Down
Bar
Manifesto
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
China Feast
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Town Topic
Fast Food
Rockhill Pizza
Fast Food
Lucky Boys
Bar
Fitness (0) B
Tony Aguirre Community Center
Community Centre
Fit Street
Gym
theGymKC
Gym
Kansas City Barbell
Gym
Kansas City Irish Center
Community Centre
Sequence Climb
Gym
Sage Center for Yoga and Healing Arts
Gym
MJ Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Calvary Community Wellness Center
Community Centre
CrossFit on 18th
Gym
Kansas City Young Audiences
Community Centre
Onelife Fitness
Gym
Armourdale Community Center
Community Centre
Bodyfit
Gym
Kansas City Center for Inclusion
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
KCC Wellness Spa
Gym
Gregg-Klice Community Center
Community Centre
Crossroads Training KC
Gym
The Q Garden;Quilombo
Community Centre
Bethel Neighborhood Community Center
Community Centre
The Gym KC
Gym
Uzazi Village
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Cupcakin
Bakery
Fevere
Bakery
Lamar's Donuts
Bakery
Meshuggah Bagels
Bakery
Community Groceries
Grocery Store
Bichelmeyer Meats
Butcher
DiCapo's
Bakery
Cosentino's Downtown Market
Grocery Store
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Thriftway
Grocery Store
H&S Food Supply
Butcher
Banksia
Bakery
Baked in Kansas City
Bakery
San Antonio Carniceria y Tortilleria
Bakery
M&M Bakery & Deli
Bakery
BabyCakes
Bakery
Local Pig
Butcher
Christina's Produce
Grocery Store
Global Produce
Grocery Store
Corollo's Gourmet Grocery & Deli
Grocery Store
Bloom Baking Company
Bakery
Nature's Own Health Market
Grocery Store
Hung Vuong Market
Grocery Store
Chinatown Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Douglass Sprayground Park
Park
Penn Valley Park
Park
Gage Park
Park
Liberty Memorial
Park
Observation Park
Park
Westside Community Garden
Park
Washington Square Park
Park
18 Broadway Park
Park
Karnes playground
Playground
Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park
Park
Longfellow Park
Park
Jarboe Park
Park
Hospital Hill Park
Park
Roanoke Park
Park
3625 Park
Park
Mulkey Square Park
Park
Commonwealth Green
Park
Mount Marty Park
Park
Barney Allis Plaza
Park
Shawnee Park
Park
Hyde Park
Park
Rooftop Park
Park
Rooftop Park
Park
Troost Park
Park
Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
Park
Shops (3) A-
Schutte Lumber Company
Home Improvement
Discount Tobacco & Cellular
Electronics
Estetica La Exelencia
Hairdresser
Delphinium Salon
Hairdresser
Mister Bjay's Tonsorium and Social
Hairdresser
Portfolio Home & Kitchen
Home Improvement
Tan360
Beauty
Todd's Clothiers
Clothing
emeco
Furniture
Team Office
Furniture
Function Junction
Houseware
Halls Kansas City
Department Store
The Best of Kansas City
Gift Shop
Crown Center Shops
Mall
Made Mobb
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Performance Furniture
Furniture
Contract Furnishings
Furniture
Russel Florist
Florist
Flock Salon and Gallery
Hairdresser
Speak Salon
Hairdresser
West Side Storey
Furniture
Backstage Salon
Hairdresser
Midwest Barbery
Hairdresser
Beco Flowers
Florist
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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, 1.1% take public transportation in Westside South.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Southwest Blvd. at 26th
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at 26th
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 27th
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 27th
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 26th
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 26th
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at 25th
Bus Stop
25th at Southwest Blvd.
Bus Stop
25th at Summit
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 29th
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 29th
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at 29th
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at 29th
Bus Stop
25th at Jefferson
Bus Stop
25th at Jefferson
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at Madison
Bus Stop
West Pennway at 25th
Bus Stop
Southwest Blvd. at Madison
Bus Stop
West Pennway at 25th
Bus Stop
Summit at Southwest Blvd.
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 31st
Bus Stop
Summit at Cesar Chavez
Bus Stop
Summit at Cesar Chavez
Bus Stop
Southwest Trafficway at 31st
Bus Stop
Pershing at Broadway
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% 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 Westside South is 92/100 - which is 4% higher 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

Westside South crime rates are 12,946 per 100k, which is 358% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
10,703 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,243 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 F

The median income in Westside South is $42,276 - which is 15% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$42,276 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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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+
Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Children's Mercy Broadway Clinic
Clinic
University Health Behavioral Health Crossroads
Clinic
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Crossroads Dentistry
Dentist
Kansas City Care Clinic
Clinic
Spira Care
Clinic
Children's Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Children's Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Clinic
Eye Foundation of Kansas City
Clinic
Truman Medical Center, Hospital Hill
Hospital
Kansas City Kansas Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Kansas City Kansas Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
University of Kansas Medical Center
Hospital
KCPD Central Patrol Division
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kansas City Police Department
Police
Fire Station 17
Fire Station
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+

Westside South home prices are $142,600 - which is 1% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$142,600 D
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (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 F

The Westside South graduation rate is 61% - which is 27% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (0) F
Union Hill Day School
Alternative Resource Ctr.
Primitivo Garcia Elem.
Guadalupe Centers Middle
Longfellow Elem.
Foreign Language Academy
Gordon Parks Elem.
Middle School Campus
Academie Lafayette - Armour
Academie Lafayette-Cherry
Rosedale Middle
Crossroads - Quality Hill
B W Sheperd School
Crossroads - Central Street
Holy Name School
Allen Village Primary
Allen Village Junior
Allen Village School
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Success Academy
Kansas City Neighborhood Acad
Wendell Phillips Elem.
Faxon Elementary
Kvc Niles
Lincoln College Prep.
High Schools (0) F
Alternative Resource Ctr.
Cristo Rey Kansas City
Academie Lafayette - Armour
B W Sheperd School
Artstech
Allen Village High School
Crossroads High School
The Plaza Academy
Success Academy
Manual Career Tech. Ctr.
Delasalle Charter School
Guadalupe Centers High School
Kvc Niles
Lincoln College Prep.
Shawnee Mission Christian School
Horizon Academy
Central Academy Of Excellence
Contract
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Bishop Miege High School
J C Harmon High
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
School For Blind High
Gateway To College
Bishop Ward High 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 A

Westside South has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes 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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Westside South, Kansas City, MO Area Guide

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Westside South Area Facts

  • Westside South has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Westside South crime rates are 109% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Westside South is 2% lower than the Kansas City average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Douglass Sprayground Park
      Penn Valley Park
      Gage Park
      Liberty Memorial
      Observation Park
      Westside Community Garden
      Washington Square Park
      18 Broadway Park

      Entertainment

      National World War I Museum
      Money Museum
      B&B Theatres KC Extreme Screen Union Station
      Science City
      Museum of Illusions
      The Coterie
      The Grand Theater
      Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City

      Food & Drink

      Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center
      Royal Liquor
      Don's Liquors
      Miranda's Mexican Food Truck
      Rhythm & Booze
      Pezzettino
      Chip's Candy Factory
      Pak Ling Express

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westside South? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Westside South.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westside South? The cost of living in Westside South is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Missouri.
      Westside South
      92

      8% 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 Westside South? Westside South crime rates are 12,946, which are 358% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      12,946 per 100k people

      457% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      457% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Westside South? The median income in Westside South is $42,276 which is 15% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $42,27624% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,11518% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Westside South 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 Westside South home prices? Westside South home prices are $142,600 - which is 1% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $142,60023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07613% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      14% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Westside South have good schools? The Westside South graduation rate is 61% - which is 27% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      26% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Westside South a good place to live? Westside South has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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