Livability Score

63
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) B
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Hillcrest Coffee
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 (1) A+
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Polk Museum
Museum
Henley Field
Stadium
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Joker Marchant Stadium
Stadium
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD
Cinema
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Silvermoon Drive-in
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) D-
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Linksters
Bar
Revival
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Swan Brewing
Bar
Cob & Pen
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Craft and Kitchen
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Julios Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
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
Bulk Nation
Grocery Store
Parks (1) B
Munn Park
Park
Drane Park
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Dobbins Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Interlarchen playground
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Horney Park
Park
Simpson Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Handley Park
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Petersen Park Playground
Playground
Holloway Park
Park
Combee Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Office Furniture Depot
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Avaneesh Smoke Shop & Liquor
Convenience Store
Jay's American Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
First Choice
Hairdresser
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
True Value
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Books-A-Million
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
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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, 2.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Lakeland
Transit Station
FlixBus Lakeland
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% 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 Downtown is 91/100 - which is 7% 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 D

Downtown crime rates are 3,035 per 100k, which is 66% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,604 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
431 crimes per 100k D
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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 Downtown is $31,017 - which is 37% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$31,017 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Fire Department
Fire Station
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Hospital
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Elizabeth
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Wabash
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit West 10th Street
Police
Owl Now
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit North Florida
Police
John Hopkin's All Children's Hospital
Clinic
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 A

Downtown home prices are $141,900 - which is 15% lower than Florida
Home Price
$141,900 D
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 C+

The Downtown graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (2) A+
St Joseph Academy
Mckeel Elementary Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Lakeland Montessori School House
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
West Area Adult/Community School
Pace Center For Girls
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Dixieland Elementary School
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Lakeland Christian School
Solutions Academy
Greater Faith Academy
Southwest Elementary School
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Southwest Middle School
Pathways School Of Excellence
Crystal Lake Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Pace Center For Girls
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland Christian School
Solutions Academy
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Pathways School Of Excellence
Kathleen Senior High School
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Victory Christian Academy
Eckerd Connects
Titan Academy Of Lakeland
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Whitestone Academy
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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 F

Downtown has an overall rating of 49% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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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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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Munn Park
      Drane Park
      Bonnet Springs Park
      Adair Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Dobbins Park
      Washington Park
      Interlarchen playground

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

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

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 91/100 - which is 7% lower than Florida.
      Downtown
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Lakeland
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 3,035, which are 66% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      3,035 per 100k people

      31% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      31% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $31,017 which is 37% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $31,01744% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,98416% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      A Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $141,900 - which is 15% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $141,90023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77618% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      67% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 49% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      1 total surveys

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