Livability Score

68
/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) A+
South City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Modern Times Cafe
Coffee Shop
Forreal Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Five Watt Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mapps Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
May Day Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Five Watt Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wesley Andrews
Coffee Shop
Glam Doll Donuts
Coffee Shop
Canteen
Coffee Shop
Third Space Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros
Coffee Shop
Lake and Bryant Cafe
Coffee Shop
Botany Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wuollet Bakery & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spyhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Vicinity Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Fabulous Restaurant & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bob's Java Hut
Coffee Shop
Bluestem Bar and Table
Coffee Shop
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Disco Death Records
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Pillsbury House Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Third Place Gallery
Art Gallery
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Theatre Arts
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Theatre Arts
American Swedish Institute
Museum
HUGE Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
MCAD Sculpture Garden
Attraction
Jungle Theater
Theatre Arts
Children's Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Theatre Arts
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Bowling Alley
Douglas Flanders & Associates
Art Gallery
Intermedia Arts
Theatre Arts
Soo Visual Arts Center
Art Gallery
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Theatre Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Museum
Open Eye Figure Theater
Theatre Arts
Les Barnard Field
Stadium
The Warming House
Theatre Arts
Hennepin History Museum
Museum
Bottle & Bottega
Theatre Arts
Lagoon Cinema
Cinema
Magnetic Originals
Art Gallery
ComedySportz
Theatre Arts
Norway House
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (1) C+
Burger King
Fast Food
Pat's Tap
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chicago Lake Liquors
Alcohol
EastLake Brewery & Tavern
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hook Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Sugar Sugar
Sweets
Uptown Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Sonny's Ice Cream Cafe
Sweets
Sonny's Ice Cream
Sweets
Matt's Bar
Bar
Iron Door Pub
Bar
The Prodigal Public House
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Caffrey's Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
The Lyndale Tap House
Bar
Volstead's Emporium
Bar
LynLake Brewery
Bar
The Candy Jar
Sweets
Morrissey's Irish Pub
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Old Arizona Studio
Community Centre
Martin Luther King Park Community Center
Community Centre
Open Minds Fusion Studio
Gym
Custom Fitness
Gym
Peer Pressure Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Move Fitness Center
Gym
Whittier Recreational Center
Community Centre
BKS Lyengar Yoga Center
Gym
Roger Imme Recreation Center
Community Centre
Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center
Community Centre
TwinTown Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Pilates Underground
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
Radiant Life Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Heart Yoga
Gym
Six Degrees Uptown
Gym
East Phillips Park Cultural and community Center
Community Centre
im=x Pilates
Gym
YogaFit
Gym
McRae Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Studio 24 Custom Fittness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Pie & Mighty
Bakery
Seward Community Co-op Friendship Store
Grocery Store
Finer Meat Co
Butcher
Nicollet Halal Market
Grocery Store
Marissa's Bakery
Bakery
Supermercado La Mexicana
Grocery Store
Shuang Hur Supermarket
Grocery Store
Dai Loi Oriental Grocery, Inc.
Grocery Store
Bogart's Doughnut Co.
Bakery
Truong Thanh Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Everett's Foods and Meats
Butcher
Hark's Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Black Walnut Bakery
Bakery
M & M Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Street Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Wedge Co-Op
Grocery Store
Patisserie 46
Bakery
Sift Gluten Free
Bakery
United Noodle
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Green Central Park
Park
Powderhorn Park
Park
George Floyd Square
Park
Phelps Park
Park
Midtown Exchange
Park
Wells Fargo Zen Garden
Park
Midtown Greenway
Park
Painter Park
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Stewart Park
Park
Bryant Square Park
Park
Midtown Greenway
Park
Ice House Plaza
Park
Clinton Field
Park
East Twin Pond
Park
Corcoran Park
Park
West Twin Pond
Park
Whittier Park
Park
Lyndale Farmstead Park
Park
Washburn Fair Oaks Park
Park
Sibley Park
Park
Peavey Field
Park
Cedar Field Park
Park
Mueller Park
Park
McRae Park
Park
Shops (5) A+
Toni's Market
Convenience Store
Frostbeard Studio
Gift Shop
Full Cycle
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Twisted Hare
Hairdresser
African Safari Halal Meat Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Marigold
Gift Shop
Moe Cutz Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Monkey Business
Home Improvement
Chihuahua Boots and Western Wear
Clothing
Covet Consign & Design
Furniture
Cup Foods
Convenience Store
Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction & Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore
Books
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
Bicycle
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Sunrise Cyclery
Bicycle
Sam's Market & Meats
Convenience Store
Nicollet Fashion
Clothing
Urban Touch Barbers
Hairdresser
Mai Hoa Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Q Salon
Hairdresser
Mercado Central
Mall
Emily's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Arco
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Bryant (A+)

2. Powderhorn Park (A+)

3. Ericsson (A+)

4. Howe (A+)

5. West Calhoun (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Central.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations A+
34 St E
Bus Stop
34 St E
Bus Stop
35 St E
Bus Stop
33 St E
Bus Stop
35 St E
Bus Stop
33 St E
Bus Stop
36 St E
Bus Stop
32 St E
Bus Stop
36 St E
Bus Stop
32 St E
Bus Stop
35 St E
Bus Stop
34 St E
Bus Stop
34 St E
Bus Stop
35 St E
Bus Stop
33 St E
Bus Stop
33 St E
Bus Stop
35 St E
Bus Stop
36 St E
Bus Stop
37 St E
Bus Stop
31 St E
Bus Stop
36 St E
Bus Stop
32 St E
Bus Stop
32 St E
Bus Stop
37 St E
Bus Stop
1 Av S
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.5% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Diamond Lake (A+)

2. Fuller Tangletown (A+)

3. Hale (A+)

4. Kenwood (B+)

5. Armatage (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Central is 106/100 - which is 7% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Cedar-Riverside (A+)

2. Elliot Park (A+)

3. University District (A+)

4. Loring Park (A+)

5. East Phillips (A+)

crime F

Central crime rates are 6,957 per 100k, which is 210% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
4,226 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,731 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Linden Hills (A+)

2. Kenny (A-)

3. Armatage (A-)

4. Cedar-Isles-Dean (A-)

5. Waite Park (B+)

employment A-

The median income in Central is $69,618 - which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$69,618 C+
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Morris Park (A+)

2. East Isles (A+)

3. Waite Park (A+)

4. Cooper (A+)

5. Howe (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Brite Dental Center
Dentist
5th Precinct
Police
Whittier Clinic
Clinic
Whittier Clinic
Doctor
Tung Doan Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Hospital
Eat Street Dental, PLLC
Dentist
DaVita Minneapolis Uptown Dialysis
Clinic
Redeemer Health & Rehab Center
Hospital
Smile Orthodontics
Dentist
Lyn Lake Chiropractic
Hospital
Southside Vision Clinic
Clinic
Southside Dental Clinic
Dentist
Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Clinic
Southside Medical Clinic
Clinic
Children’s Hospital and Clinic – Minneapolis
Hospital
Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cheryl A. Cowan, LICSW
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Phillips Eye Institute
Hospital
Family Dental Clinic PA
Dentist
Lakes Home Care Health Services,Inc.
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bryant (A+)

2. Calhoun (A+)

3. Cedar-Isles-Dean (A+)

4. Cedar-Riverside (A+)

5. Corcoran (A+)

housing A+

Central home prices are $248,456 - which is 30% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$248,456 A
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Diamond Lake (A+)

2. Victory (A+)

3. Downtown West (A+)

4. Folwell (A+)

5. Central (A+)

schools F

The Central graduation rate is 65% - which is 27% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Green Central Park Elementary
Acorn Montessori
Risen Christ Catholic School
The Journey School
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Lyndale Elementary
Lirio Montessori
Bancroft Elementary
Lake Country School
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
Andersen Community
Whittier International
Academy Of Construction/Engineering
Folwell Arts Magnet
City Of Lakes Waldorf School
Hope Academy
Hennepin Elementary School
Southside Family Charter School
Anishinabe Academy
Barton Open Elementary
Field Community
Jefferson Elementary
Banaadir South
Aurora Middle School
Mps Metro Sj
High Schools (1) A+
Wellstone International High
Transition Plus Services
Wellstone High School - Sws
Sabathani Campus
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities
Augsburg Fairview Academy
El Colegio Charter School
Merc Extended
Merc
South Senior High
Hope Academy
Center School
Center School Extended
Mpls. H.S. Alternative Program
Loring-Nicollet High
Loring Nicollet Extended
Mps Metro Sj
Lincoln International School
American Indian Oic Extended
American Indian Oic
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Voa High School
Volunteers Of America Extended
Downtown Campus
Roosevelt Senior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hale (A+)

2. Downtown East (A+)

3. Field (A+)

4. Page (A+)

5. Lynnhurst (A+)

ratings F

Central has an overall rating of 18% from 2 reviews.
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Bryn Mawr (A+)

2. St Anthony East (A+)

3. Audubon Park (A+)

4. Linden Hills (A+)

5. North Loop (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Green Central Park
      Powderhorn Park
      George Floyd Square
      Phelps Park
      Midtown Exchange
      Wells Fargo Zen Garden
      Midtown Greenway
      Painter Park

      Entertainment

      Pillsbury House Theatre
      The Third Place Gallery
      Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
      In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
      American Swedish Institute
      HUGE Improv Theater
      MCAD Sculpture Garden
      Jungle Theater

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Pat's Tap
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Chicago Lake Liquors
      EastLake Brewery & Tavern
      White Castle
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 106/100 - which is 7% higher than Minnesota.
      Central
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Minneapolis
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 6,957, which are 210% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      6,957 per 100k people

      199% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      199% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $69,618 which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $69,61826% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,52016% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Phillips Eye Institute
      Orthology Physical Wellness
      University of Minnesota Health Cinics and Surgery Center
      M Health West Bank Emergency Department
      Lyn Lake Chiropractic
      Abbott Northwestern Hospital
      Redeemer Health & Rehab Center
      Children’s Hospital and Clinic – Minneapolis

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Fairview Pharmacy - University Village
      Community, a Walgreens Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Allina Medical Clinic
      Lakes Home Care Health Services,Inc.
      Cheryl A. Cowan, LICSW
      North Memorial Health Clinic – Downtown Minneapolis
      Clinic Femina
      Calhoun Chiropractic Clinic
      Heather K. Klein, PHD
      Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics Of MN

      A+ Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $248,456 - which is 30% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $248,45635% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14320% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 65% - which is 27% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Central a good place to live? Central has an overall rating of 18% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      18%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      18%

      2 total surveys

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