Livability Score

64
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grill Master
Coffee Shop
Hillcrest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tutu's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Buck Stop
Coffee Shop
College Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Elena's Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cobb Theater
Cinema
Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Polk Museum
Museum
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Henley Field
Stadium
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Silvermoon Drive-in
Cinema
Food and Drink (2) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Craft and Kitchen
Bar
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Gelati Joes
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Cob & Pen
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Brass Tap
Bar
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Paddy Wagon
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom in Christ Christian Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Greenwise Market
Grocery Store
Publix - Lake Miriam
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Horney Park
Park
Dobbins Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Drane Park
Park
Petersen Park Playground
Playground
Handley Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Munn Park
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Interlarchen playground
Park
Holloway Park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Christina Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
First Choice
Hairdresser
Marshalls
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Target
Department Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Books-A-Million
Books
Big Lots
Department Store
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Avaneesh Smoke Shop & Liquor
Convenience Store
Jay's American Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bealls
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
True Value
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 Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Lakeland
Transit Station
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 Southwest is 92/100 - which is 6% 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

Southwest crime rates are 2,873 per 100k, which is 57% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,466 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
408 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 C

The median income in Southwest is $52,462 - which is 7% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$52,462 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.8% 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. A+
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Owl Now
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Watson Clinic South
Doctor
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Cleveland Heights Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
Lakeland Regional Health
Clinic
Lakeland Fire Department
Fire Station
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Elizabeth
Police
Fire Department
Fire Station
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Lakeland Dermatology
Doctor
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
Pediatric Associates of Lakeland
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Wabash
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
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+

Southwest home prices are $125,800 - which is 25% lower than Florida
Home Price
$125,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (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 C-

The Southwest graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Southwest Middle School
Southwest Elementary School
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland Christian School
Resurrection Catholic School
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
West Area Adult/Community School
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
St Paul Lutheran School
Magnolia Montessori Academy
St Joseph Academy
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Mckeel Elementary Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Pace Center For Girls
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland Montessori School House
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
Highlands Christian Academy
South Mckeel Academy
Pathways School Of Excellence
High Schools (0) F
Lakeland Christian School
Lakeland Senior High School
Pace Center For Girls
Highlands Christian Academy
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Pathways School Of Excellence
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Solutions Academy
Kathleen Senior High School
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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)

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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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Horney Park
      Dobbins Park
      Common Grounds Park
      Veterans Park
      Thomas B. Mack Park
      Peterson Park
      Drane Park
      Petersen Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Cobb Theater
      Bowling Alley
      Florida Southern College Planetarium
      Polk Museum
      Amphitheatre
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Auditorium
      Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Craft and Kitchen
      Smoothie King
      Chipotle

      F Commute

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

      3% 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 Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Florida.
      Southwest
      92

      8% 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 Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 2,873, which are 57% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,873 per 100k people

      24% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      24% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $52,462 which is 7% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $52,4625% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1319% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Southwest 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $125,800 - which is 25% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $125,80032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12118% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest 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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