Livability Score

51
/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
Hillcrest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tutu's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Grill Master
Coffee Shop
Buck Stop
Coffee Shop
College Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Elena's Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Polk Museum
Museum
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Henley Field
Stadium
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Silvermoon Drive-in
Cinema
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Joker Marchant Stadium
Stadium
Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Cob & Pen
Bar
Swan Brewing
Bar
Linksters
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Revival
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Craft and Kitchen
Bar
Brass Tap
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom in Christ Christian Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Greenwise Market
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Westside Park
Park
Drane Park
Park
Dobbins Park
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Munn Park
Park
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Horney Park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Simpson Park
Park
Interlarchen playground
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Handley Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Petersen Park Playground
Playground
Shops (0) F
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Kohl's
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Target
Department Store
Books-A-Million
Books
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
First Choice
Hairdresser
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Office Furniture Depot
Furniture
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Avaneesh Smoke Shop & Liquor
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Jay's American Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Lake Morton (C)

2. East Lake Morton (C)

3. Jefferson Ave (D+)

4. Downtown (D+)

5. Francis Blvd (D)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Central Avenue.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Lakeland
Transit Station
FlixBus Lakeland
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Cleveland Heights (C-)

2. Parker Street (C-)

3. Lake Parker Park (F)

4. Edgewater Beach (F)

5. Imperial (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Central Avenue is 78/100 - which is 20% lower than Florida.
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. Pinehurst (A+)

2. Crystal Lake (A+)

3. Francis Blvd (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Dixieland (A+)

crime F

Central Avenue crime rates are 4,079 per 100k, which is 123% higher than Florida
Property Crime
3,500 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
579 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

2. Lake Hollingsworth (A+)

3. Raintree (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A)

5. Lake Watkins (B+)

employment F

The median income in Central Avenue is $30,152 - which is 38% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$30,152 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Florida Southern College (A+)

2. Jefferson Ave (A-)

3. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (B+)

4. Raintree (B+)

5. Cleveland Heights (B-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Elizabeth
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Wabash
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Fire Department
Fire Station
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit West 10th Street
Police
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Hospital
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
Owl Now
Clinic
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Watson Clinic South
Doctor
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Lakeland Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Avenue (A+)

2. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (A+)

3. Edgewater Beach (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. Jefferson Ave (A+)

housing D-

Central Avenue home prices are $18,350 - which is 89% lower than Florida
Home Price
$18,350 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-66% F
Home Affordability
0.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Dixieland (A+)

2. Camphor (A+)

3. Lake Bonny (A+)

4. Shore Acres (A+)

5. Lake Bonny Park (A+)

schools D+

The Central Avenue graduation rate is 75% - which is 10% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (0) D-
West Area Adult/Community School
Lakeland Christian School
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Dixieland Elementary School
St Joseph Academy
Greater Faith Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
Mckeel Elementary Academy
Southwest Middle School
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland Montessori School House
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Pace Center For Girls
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Solutions Academy
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Winston Academy Of Engineering
Resurrection Catholic School
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
High Schools (0) F
Lakeland Christian School
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland Senior High School
Pace Center For Girls
Solutions Academy
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Pathways School Of Excellence
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lake Watkins (A+)

2. Webster Park South (A+)

3. South Lake Morton (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A)

5. Parker Street (A)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Beacon Hill (A+)

2. Camphor (A+)

3. Lake Watkins (A+)

4. Florida Southern College (A+)

5. New Jersey Rd (A+)

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  • Central Avenue has a Livability Score of 51/100, which is considered poor
  • Central Avenue crime rates are 55% higher than the Lakeland average
  • Cost of living in Central Avenue is 18% lower than the Lakeland average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Westside Park
      Drane Park
      Dobbins Park
      Bonnet Springs Park
      Munn Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Horney Park
      Adair Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Polk Museum
      Auditorium
      Theatre
      Florida Southern College Planetarium
      Henley Field
      Bryant Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Cob & Pen
      Swan Brewing
      Linksters
      Pita Pit
      Revival
      Molly's
      Jimmy John's
      Baskin-Robbins

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Avenue? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Central Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Avenue? The cost of living in Central Avenue is 78/100 - which is 20% lower than Florida.
      Central Avenue
      78

      22% less expensive than average

      Lakeland
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Avenue? Central Avenue crime rates are 4,079, which are 123% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      4,079 per 100k people

      76% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      76% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Central Avenue? The median income in Central Avenue is $30,152 which is 38% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $30,15245% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,87350% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Publix

      Doctors

      Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
      Lakeland Dermatology
      Watson Clinic South

      D- Housing

      What are Central Avenue home prices? Central Avenue home prices are $18,350 - which is 89% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $18,35090% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Central Avenue have good schools? The Central Avenue graduation rate is 75% - which is 10% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% 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

      N/A User Ratings

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

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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