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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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Whataburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Morgans Tavern
Bar
Jakes Java
Bar
Sundae Shop
Sweets
Locust Community Building
Community Centre
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Locust Community Park Ii
Park
Cul Res Historic Reed Gold Mine
Park
Cul Res Historic Reed Gold Mine
Park
Stanfield Park
Park
Dollar General
Discount Store
Quick Check Inc
Convenience Store
The Carousel Horse Antiques
Furniture
Excite Bikes
Bicycle
Exxon
Convenience Store
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Painted Owl Home Decor & Apothecary
Furniture
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Locust.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Locust is 98/100 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Locust crime rates are 1,021 per 100k, which is 58% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
858 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
163 crimes per 100k A-
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The median income in Locust is $55,684 - which is 15% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$55,684 D
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Locust Family Dentistry
Dentist
MainStreet Family Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Locust home prices are $178,200 - which is 13% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$178,200 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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The Locust graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Locust Elementary
Carolina Christian School
Stanfield Elementary
West Stanly Middle School
Carolina Christian School
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Locust Area Facts

  • Locust has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • Locust crime rates are 58% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Locust is 4% higher than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Locust Community Park Ii
      Cul Res Historic Reed Gold Mine
      Cul Res Historic Reed Gold Mine
      Stanfield Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      Wendy's
      Morgans Tavern
      Jakes Java
      Sundae Shop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Locust? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Locust.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Locust? The cost of living in Locust is 98/100 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
      Locust
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Locust? Locust crime rates are 1,021, which are 58% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,021 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 98

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Locust? The median income in Locust is $55,684 which is 15% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $55,6841% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,9861% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Locust a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Locust home prices? Locust home prices are $178,200 - which is 13% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $178,2004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83112% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      36% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Locust have good schools? The Locust graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Locust a good place to live? Locust has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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