Livability Score

60
/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 not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Mitchell's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Black and Brew
Coffee Shop
Hillcrest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tutu's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Grill Master
Coffee Shop
Buck Stop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
College Terrace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Bryant Stadium
Stadium
Henley Field
Stadium
Joker Marchant Stadium
Stadium
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Polk Museum
Museum
Florida Southern College Planetarium
Museum
Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Swan Brewing
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Linksters
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Revival
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Cob & Pen
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom in Christ Christian Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Bulk Nation
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Washington Park
Park
Adair Park
Park
Simpson Park
Park
Munn Park
Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Park
Interlachen park
Park
Interlarchen playground
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Drane Park
Park
Thomas B. Mack Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Dobbins Park
Park
Horney Park
Park
Park at Cortona Park area
Park
The Park at Cortona Park area
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Common Grounds Park
Park
Combee Park
Park
Handley Park
Park
Shops (1) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Office Furniture Depot
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Florida Southern College Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Spirit Halloween
Clothing
Shoppes of Lakeland
Mall
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Catherines
Clothing
Optical Outlets
Optician
Sprint
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Star Nails
Beauty
Lakeland Square Mall
Mall
Best Buy
Electronics
Bealls
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Plantation Square
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Watson.
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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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Watson is 86/100 - which is 12% lower than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Watson crime rates are 3,394 per 100k, which is 86% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,912 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
482 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment F

The median income in Watson is $26,211 - which is 46% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$26,211
F
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Hospital
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Watson Clinic
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Lakeland Police Department Headquarters
Police
Fire Department
Fire Station
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Police
John Hopkin's All Children's Hospital
Clinic
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit North Florida
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Sunray
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit West 10th Street
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Quality Dental
Dentist
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Wabash
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
Lakeland Police Department
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Northwest District Substation
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Elizabeth
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit
Police
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A-

Watson home prices are $86,150 - which is 48% lower than Florida
Home Price
$86,150
F
Home Appreciation Rate
5%
B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools B

The Watson graduation rate is 78% - which is 6% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Solutions Academy
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Lakeland Montessori School House
St Luke S Christian Academy & Preschool
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Mckeel Elementary Academy
St Joseph Academy
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice
Pace Center For Girls
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Victory Christian Academy
West Area Adult/Community School
Greater Faith Academy
Roberts Academy At Florida Southern College
Dixieland Elementary School
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland Christian School
Eckerd Connects
Griffin Elementary School
Pathways School Of Excellence
Sleepy Hill Middle School
High Schools (0) B-
Solutions Academy
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Pace Center For Girls
Victory Christian Academy
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Lakeland Senior High School
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland Christian School
Eckerd Connects
Titan Academy Of Lakeland
Pathways School Of Excellence
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Ese Countywide
Polk Virtual Franchise
Polk Full Time Eschool
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Whitestone Academy
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Adair Park
      Simpson Park
      Munn Park
      Bonnet Springs Park
      Interlachen park
      Interlarchen playground
      Sertoma Park

      Entertainment

      Bryant Stadium
      Henley Field
      Joker Marchant Stadium
      Theatre
      Auditorium
      Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
      Amphitheatre
      Polk Museum

      Food & Drink

      Swan Brewing
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Linksters
      Molly's
      Revival
      Pita Pit
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Watson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Watson.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Watson 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