Livability Score

71
/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) C-
Meadowlark Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Mill Coffee & Tea @ Telegraph
Coffee Shop
Neveria Arcoiris
Coffee Shop
Cultiva Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cottonwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lincoln Espresso
Coffee Shop
Caffe Italia
Coffee Shop
LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hurts Donut Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crescent Moon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Mill Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
The Mill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Destinations Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Harbor CoffeeHouse
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Mill on Prescott
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Sunken Gardens
Attraction
Lincoln Chidren's Zoo
Zoo
Nebraska Copy of Liberty Bell
Attraction
American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum
Museum
The Bourbon Theatre
Nightclub
The Brass Rail
Nightclub
Museum of Nebraska History
Museum
Lincoln Fire & Rescue Museum
Museum
Lincoln Children's Museum
Museum
Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema
Cinema
Great Plains Art Museum
Museum
Nebraska State Historical Society Building
Museum
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center
Cinema
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Sheldon Museum of Art
Art Gallery
The Haymarket Theatre
Theatre Arts
Robber's Cave Tours
Attraction
University of Nebraska State Museum
Museum
Morrill Hall
Museum
NU Coliseum
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Cook Pavilion
Stadium
Detroit-Lincoln-Denver Highway Marker
Attraction
Hawks Field at Haymarket Park
Stadium
National Museum of Roller Skating
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) C+
Amigo's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Runza
Fast Food
Meier's Cork 'n Bottle
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zesto
Fast Food
Davinci's
Fast Food
Panic!
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Bunners Bar and Grill
Fast Food
The Corn Popper
Fast Food
Royal Hookah
Bar
Moran's Liquor Works
Alcohol
Yia Yia's
Bar
Fat Toad
Bar
Sandy's
Bar
Brothers Bar & Grill
Bar
Cliff's Lounge
Bar
Pickleman's Sandwiches
Fast Food
The Watering Hole
Bar
Iguana's Pub
Bar
C. Berry's
Fast Food
Sultan's Kite
Fast Food
Duffy's Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Malone
Community Centre
Lee & Helene Sapp Recreation Facility
Gym
Campus Recreation Building
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Genesis Health Clubs - Racquet Club
Gym
CEDARS
Community Centre
Groceries (3) A+
Russ's Market
Grocery Store
Russ's Market
Grocery Store
Super C
Grocery Store
Open Harvest Food Co-Op
Grocery Store
Fresh N Save
Grocery Store
Pan Dulce
Bakery
A Street Market
Grocery Store
Leon's Gourmet Grocer
Grocery Store
The Cookie Company
Bakery
Shur Fine
Grocery Store
Canopy Street Market
Grocery Store
New Market
Grocery Store
Butterfly Bakery
Bakery
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Russ's Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
GOLDENROD Pastries
Bakery
Conroy's College View Bakery
Bakery
Schmick's Market
Grocery Store
Russ's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Breta Park
Park
Near South Park
Park
Maple Lodge Park
Park
Hazel Abel Park
Park
Goodhue Mall
Park
Peach Park
Park
Antelope Park Triangle
Park
F Street Community Center
Park
27th & South Park
Park
American Legion Park
Park
Antelope Park North
Park
Neighbors Park
Park
Stransky Park
Park
Rudge Memorial Park
Park
Pocras Park
Park
Lincoln Mall
Park
Irvingdale Park
Park
Cooper Park
Park
Antelope Park South
Park
Centennial Mall
Park
Union Plaza
Park
Woods Park
Park
Woodsdale Green
Park
Government Square
Park
Standing Bear Grounds (Sawyer Snell Park)
Park
Shops (3) A-
Transformations Thrift Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
U-Stop
Convenience Store
Treetop Toys
Toys
Roc's Stop & Shop
Convenience Store
Gas Plus
Convenience Store
U-Stop
Convenience Store
U-Stop
Convenience Store
Re-Cycled
Bicycle
South Street Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
U-Stop
Convenience Store
Fast Mart
Convenience Store
Turning Point Salon
Hairdresser
Blooms & Bouquets
Florist
Hair Unlimited
Hairdresser
Little Mountain Print Shoppe
Clothing
Home and Closet
Furniture
Salon Vibe
Hairdresser
Francie & Finch
Books
A Novel Idea
Books
Monkey Wrench Cycles
Bicycle
Pearle Vision
Optician
Lululemon
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Woods Park (A+)

2. Near South (A+)

3. North Bottoms (A+)

4. Everett (A+)

5. Antelope Park (A+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Near South.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Train Depot
Transit Station
S 27th & Lafayette Ave & Eastgate St
Bus Stop
S 27th & Lafayette Ave & Eastgate St
Bus Stop
Gold's- 11th Street
Bus Stop
Gold's- N Street
Bus Stop
S 27th & Woodsdale Blvd
Bus Stop
S 27th & Woodsdale Blvd
Bus Stop
14th & R, Nebraska Union South
Bus Stop
14th & R, Nebraska Union North
Bus Stop
Lincoln
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Clinton (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Meadowlane (A)

4. Greater South (A)

5. Everett (A)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Near South is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Nebraska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Tri-Court (A+)

2. South Salt Creek (A+)

3. Near South (A+)

4. Clinton (A+)

5. Malone (A+)

crime F

Near South crime rates are 11,974 per 100k, which is 451% higher than Nebraska
Property Crime
10,640 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,334 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. High Ridge-Cushman (A+)

2. Capitol Beach (A+)

3. Autumn Wood (A+)

4. Bishop Park (A+)

5. Yankee Ridge (A)

employment D

The median income in Near South is $42,556 - which is 22% lower than Nebraska.
Med. Household Income
$42,556 F
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Bishop Park (A+)

2. Eastridge (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Southern Hills (A+)

5. Colonial Hills (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Heartland Urgent Care
Clinic
Bryan LGH Medical Center West
Hospital
Community Mental Health Center
Doctor
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Dental Designs
Dentist
Lincoln Police Department
Police
National Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department
Police
محمود
Police
University Police Substation
Police
Prairie View Hematology Clinic
Doctor
University Police Substation
Police
Smile Innovations Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Extended Families of Nebraska
Hospital
Lincoln Family Medicine Center
Hospital
Ambassador Lincoln Center
Hospital
Mosier-Timperley Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Lincoln Magnetic Scanning Services
Hospital
Medical Village
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bishop Park (A+)

2. Salt Valley View (A+)

3. Sunset Acres (A+)

4. Tri-Court (A+)

5. West A (A+)

housing A+

Near South home prices are $154,643 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
Home Price
$154,643 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Maple Village-Wedgewood (A+)

2. Meadowlane (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Family Acres (A+)

5. Southern Hills (A+)

schools D

The Near South graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Nebraska
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Prescott Elementary School
Mcphee Elementary School
Science Focus Program
Everett Elementary School
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary
Saratoga Elementary School
Child Guidance Cntr Tgh School
St Marys School
Irving Middle School
Elliott Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Park Middle School
Randolph Elementary School
St Teresa Elementary School
Middle School Student Support Program
Beattie Elementary School
Transition Expulsion Program
Bryan Community School
Nuernberger Education Center
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
St Mark Evangelical Lutheran School
Christ Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Lincoln High School
University Of Nebraska High School
Lincoln Southeast High School
College View Academy
Special Ed Yankee Hill Program
Pius X High School
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
Lincoln East High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Country Club (A+)

2. Bishop Park (A+)

3. Taylor Park (A+)

4. Eastridge (A+)

5. Family Acres (A+)

ratings B-

Near South has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Everett (A+)

2. Bishop Park (A+)

3. Colonial Hills (A+)

4. Porter Ridge (A+)

5. Woods Park (A+)

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Near South Area Facts

  • Near South has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Near South crime rates are 271% higher than the Lincoln average
  • Cost of living in Near South is 5% lower than the Lincoln average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Breta Park
      Near South Park
      Maple Lodge Park
      Hazel Abel Park
      Goodhue Mall
      Peach Park
      Antelope Park Triangle
      F Street Community Center

      Entertainment

      Sunken Gardens
      Lincoln Chidren's Zoo
      Nebraska Copy of Liberty Bell
      American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum
      The Bourbon Theatre
      The Brass Rail
      Museum of Nebraska History
      Lincoln Fire & Rescue Museum

      Food & Drink

      Amigo's
      Little Caesars
      Runza
      Meier's Cork 'n Bottle
      McDonald's
      Zesto
      Davinci's
      Panic!

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Near South? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Near South.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Near South? The cost of living in Near South is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Nebraska.
      Near South
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Lincoln
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Near South? Near South crime rates are 11,974, which are 451% higher than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      11,974 per 100k people

      415% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      415% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Near South? The median income in Near South is $42,556 which is 22% lower than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $42,55623% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,33922% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Near South a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lincoln Magnetic Scanning Services
      Ambassador Lincoln Center
      UNMC Pathology Services
      High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
      Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
      Nebraska Heart Hospital
      Lincoln Surgical Hospital
      Victory Park

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Linc Care South
      Saint Elizabeth Wound Care Center
      Consultative Nephrology Peritoneal Dialysis Center
      Osteoporosis Center of Nebraska
      Lincoln Orthopaedic Center
      Lincoln Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic
      Womens Clinic of Lincoln
      Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Near South home prices? Near South home prices are $154,643 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $154,64316% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67429% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      63% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Near South have good schools? The Near South graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Near South a good place to live? Near South has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      3 total surveys

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