Livability Score

80
/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 (2) C-
Cherry On Top
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lincoln Espresso
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Mill on Prescott
Coffee Shop
NEW DAY Coffee + Smoothies
Coffee Shop
Caffe Italia
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Meadowlark Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
South Pointe Cinema
Cinema
Star City Shores Aquatic Center & Water Park
Water Park
Marcus Edgewood Cinema
Cinema
Church Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Woods Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Robber's Cave Tours
Attraction
Parkway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Lincoln Community Playhouse
Theatre Arts
National Museum of Roller Skating
Museum
Food and Drink (4) A+
Pepperjax Grill
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Upside Bar & Lounge
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Runza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Rusty Taco
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Runza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Amigo's
Fast Food
Juice Stop
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Little King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness Center
Gym
Genesis Health Clubs - Racquet Club
Gym
CEDARS
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) C-
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Russ's Market
Grocery Store
Butterfly Bakery
Bakery
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Conroy's College View Bakery
Bakery
GOLDENROD Pastries
Bakery
Shur Fine
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Leon's Gourmet Grocer
Grocery Store
Open Harvest Food Co-Op
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Porter (Clare) Park
Park
Folsom Park
Park
Marlene Mini Park
Park
Williamsburg Park
Park
Vavrina Park
Park
Country Acres Park
Park
Cripple Creek Park
Park
Country View Park
Park
Tierra Williamsburg Playground
Park
Wilderness Park
Park
Densmore Park
Park
Tierra Park
Park
Highway 2 Greenway
Park
Thompson Creek Park
Park
Filbert Park
Park
Beal Slough Greenway
Park
Village Meadows Park
Park
Peterson (Erwin) Park
Park
Wilderness Park
Park
Larson Park
Park
Bishop Heights Park
Park
Jonathan Gapp Park
Park
Henry Park
Park
Jan Pitsch Green
Park
Woodsdale Green
Park
Shops (3) A+
PetSmart
Pets
Eyecare Specialties
Optician
U Stop
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Von Maur
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
At Home
Houseware
Super Target
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Blumenstock Family Eyecare
Optician
Lois Beauty Lounge
Beauty
World Nails
Beauty
C-Station
Convenience Store
The Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Super C
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Wheelie Good Bike Shop
Bicycle
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
Gas 'N Shop
Convenience Store
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Porter Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations D-
Walmart
Bus Stop
Pine Lake & 16th Street
Bus Stop
14th & Garret Lane
Bus Stop
14th & Infinity Road
Bus Stop
S 27th & Woodsdale Blvd
Bus Stop
S 27th & Woodsdale Blvd
Bus Stop
S 27th & Lafayette Ave & Eastgate St
Bus Stop
S 27th & Lafayette Ave & Eastgate St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% 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 B-

The cost of living in Porter Ridge is 114/100 - which is 27% higher than Nebraska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
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 C+

Porter Ridge crime rates are 1,813 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Nebraska
Property Crime
1,465 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
348 crimes per 100k C
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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 A+

The median income in Porter Ridge is $101,066 - which is 86% higher than Nebraska.
Med. Household Income
$101,066 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% 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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Lincoln Orthodontics
Dentist
Pine Lake Behavioral Health
Hospital
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Linc Care South
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Bickford of Lincoln
Nursing Home
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sutton Dermatology & Aesthetics
Clinic
Pharmacy Solutions
Pharmacy
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Homestead Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Homestead Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Lincoln Police Department
Police
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
The Lexington
Nursing Home
The Legacy
Nursing Home
LPD Union College Substation
Police
Southeast Rural Fire and Rescue – Pine Lake Station
Fire Station
Lincoln Pediatric Group
Doctor
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+

Porter Ridge home prices are $270,400 - which is 97% higher than Nebraska
Home Price
$270,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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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 B+

The Porter Ridge graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Nebraska
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Cavett Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Scott Middle School
Humann Elementary School
St Peter'S Catholic School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Hill Elementary School
Wysong Elementary
Pound Middle School
Child'S View Montessori
Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co
Zeman Elementary School
St Mark Evangelical Lutheran School
Rousseau Elementary School
Calvert Elementary School
Beattie Elementary School
George Stone Elementary
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
College View Academy
Irving Middle School
St Michael Catholic School
Maxey Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
High Schools (0) F
Southwest High School
College View Academy
Lincoln Southeast High School
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Lincoln Christian Elem/Jr-Sr
Special Ed Yankee Hill Program
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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 A+

Porter Ridge has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Porter Ridge Area Facts

  • Porter Ridge has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Porter Ridge crime rates are 44% lower than the Lincoln average
  • Cost of living in Porter Ridge is 16% higher than the Lincoln average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Porter (Clare) Park
      Folsom Park
      Marlene Mini Park
      Williamsburg Park
      Vavrina Park
      Country Acres Park
      Cripple Creek Park
      Country View Park

      Entertainment

      South Pointe Cinema
      Star City Shores Aquatic Center & Water Park
      Marcus Edgewood Cinema
      Church Amphitheatre
      Woods Auditorium
      Robber's Cave Tours
      Parkway Lanes
      Lincoln Community Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Pepperjax Grill
      Chipotle
      The Upside Bar & Lounge
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      McDonald's
      Runza
      Chick-fil-A
      Rusty Taco

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Porter Ridge? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Porter Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Porter Ridge? The cost of living in Porter Ridge is 114/100 - which is 27% higher than Nebraska.
      Porter Ridge
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Lincoln
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Porter Ridge? Porter Ridge crime rates are 1,813, which are 17% lower than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      1,813 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Porter Ridge? The median income in Porter Ridge is $101,066 which is 86% higher than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $101,06683% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,53716% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Porter Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Porter Ridge home prices? Porter Ridge home prices are $270,400 - which is 97% higher than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $270,40046% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,43051% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      38% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Porter Ridge have good schools? The Porter Ridge graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Porter Ridge a good place to live? Porter Ridge has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      2 total surveys

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