Livability Score

62
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Purr Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Café & Creamery
Coffee Shop
Port City Java Coffeehouse Café
Coffee Shop
Cold Off the Press
Coffee Shop
Cup a Joe
Coffee Shop
Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crema
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
A Place at the Table
Coffee Shop
Cutie Pies
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sir Walter Coffee
Coffee Shop
Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
42 & Lawrence
Coffee Shop
Morning Times
Coffee Shop
Turkish Delights
Coffee Shop
Jubala Coffee
Coffee Shop
Global Village Organic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Iris Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Cafe Helios
Coffee Shop
Saxbys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Pullen Park Amusement Center
Theme Park
Kennedy Theater
Theatre Arts
Meymandi Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Carousel
Attraction
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Red Hat Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Red Hat Amiptheater
Theatre Arts
Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Litmus Gallery & Studios
Art Gallery
Betty Ray McCain Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Fletcher Opera Theater
Theatre Arts
Circa 1888
Nightclub
Mission Valley Cinemas
Cinema
CAM Raleigh
Museum
311 Gallery
Art Gallery
Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum
Museum
Pope House Museum
Museum
Ruby Deluxe
Nightclub
Thompson Theater
Theatre Arts
Legends Nightclub
Nightclub
Flex Nightclub/Bar
Nightclub
Lump
Art Gallery
Kings
Nightclub
Theater In The Park
Theatre Arts
Price Music Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) F
Nancy Jo's Homemade of Raleigh
Sweets
Checkers Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Cloos' Coney Island
Fast Food
Pullen Place
Fast Food
Sammy's Tap & Grill
Bar
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Goodberry's
Fast Food
Tasty Beverage Company
Beverages
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Harar Hookah lounge
Bar
Videri Chocolate Factory - Chocolate Bean to Bar
Sweets
Boxcar Bar and Arcade
Bar
Crank Arm Brewing Company
Bar
Wake County ABC Store 1
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Crossfit Invoke
Gym
Workout Anytime
Gym
NC Japan Center
Community Centre
Pullen Community Center
Community Centre
Movement Lab
Gym
Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh
Gym
Cirque de Vol
Gym
LGBT Center of Raleigh
Community Centre
John Chavis Community Center
Community Centre
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Community Centre
Community Workforce Solutions
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Earp's Seafood
Seafood
International Food
Grocery Store
Ford's Produce Garage
Grocery Store
Boulted Bread
Bakery
Carli C's
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Weaver Street Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe
Bakery
Layered Croissanterie
Bakery
Wine Authorities
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Larry's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Little Blue Bakehouse
Bakery
Parks (33) A+
Carolina Pines Park
Park
Carolina Pines Park
Park
Greens at Tryon
Park
Mary Belle Pate Park
Park
Peach Road Park
Park
Renaissance Park Olympia
Park
The Greens Dog Park
Park
Big Field
Park
The Grove
Park
Caraleigh Mini-Park
Park
The Cistern
Park
Renaissance Park
Park
Hertford Village Mini-Park
Park
Dorothea Dix Park
Park
Eliza Pool Park
Park
The Oval
Park
Lake Raleigh Picnic Area
Park
The Oval
Park
The Oval
Park
Textiles Courtyard
Park
Venture Courtyard
Park
Lenoir Street Mini-Park
Park
Bragg Street Mini-Park
Park
WRAL Azalea Garden
Park
Raymond G. Lanier Park
Park
Shops (22) F
Han-Dee Hugo's
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Multi Servicios
Convenience Store
RaceWay
Convenience Store
Han-Dee Hugo's
Convenience Store
Happy Nails
Beauty
Great Blooms Florist
Florist
Lucky Dollars
Discount Store
Red Wing
Shoes
Cycle Gear
Clothing
It's Fashion
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Braids N Locks Salon
Beauty
Blakes Barber & Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Vip Formal Wear
Clothing
Jerusalem bakery and grocery
Convenience Store
Belk
Department Store
Pro Electronics
Electronics
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Gabe's
Clothing
Kimbrell's Furniture
Furniture
The Junction Salon & Bar
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Six Forks (A+)

3. Mordecai (A+)

4. South Central (B+)

5. Falls Of Neuse (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (142)
Stops & Stations A+
Carolina Pines Ave at Batts St
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Quaker Landing
Bus Stop
Sierra Dr at Rabbit Run
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Carolina Hill
Bus Stop
Sierra Dr at Lake Wheeler Rd
Bus Stop
Sierra Dr at Lake Wheeler Rd
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Henslowe Dr
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Springhill Ave
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Sardis Dr
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Sardis Dr
Bus Stop
Sierra Dr at Balboa Rd
Bus Stop
Lake Wheeler Rd at Henslowe Dr
Bus Stop
Club Plaza at Oak Rd
Bus Stop
Oak Rd at Carolina Pines Ave
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Oak Rd
Bus Stop
Sierra Dr at Shenandoah Rd
Bus Stop
Suffolk Blvd at Fairway Dr
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Springhill Ave
Bus Stop
Suffolk Blvd at Carolina Pines Ave
Bus Stop
Lake Wheeler Rd at Lineberry Dr
Bus Stop
Maywood Ave at Lake Wheeler Rd
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Marble St
Bus Stop
Carolina Pines Ave at Marble St
Bus Stop
Lake Wheeler Rd at Stewart Dr
Bus Stop
Maywood Ave at Herring St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.4% C-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. Five Points (A+)

3. Wade (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southwest is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. South (A+)

3. Southeast (A+)

4. Southwest (A+)

5. Northeast (A+)

crime F

Southwest crime rates are 4,420 per 100k, which is 79% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,592 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
828 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Glenwood (A-)

2. North (B)

3. Northwest (B)

4. Wade (C+)

5. Six Forks (C+)

employment F

The median income in Southwest is $38,691 - which is 20% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$38,691 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Six Forks (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Central (A)

5. Hillsborough (A-)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Tryon Family Dentistry
Dentist
Raleigh Fire Station Number 20
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Wake County Public Safety Center
Police
Raleigh Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Med Mart Urgent Care
Clinic
The Hemp Farmacy
Pharmacy
The Hemp Farmacy - Hillsborough
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downtown Dental
Dentist
Student Health Center
Doctor
Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
Pharmacy
Raleigh Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Raleigh Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Raleigh Police - Southeast District
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UNC Urgent Care at Garner
Clinic
Red Carpet Dental Ceramics
Dentist
Raleigh Fire Station Number 10
Fire Station
Atlantic Family Dental
Dentist
Person Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Keystone Chiropractic
Hospital
Raleigh Fire Station Number 8
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Falls Of Neuse (A+)

3. Six Forks (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. North (A+)

housing B+

Southwest home prices are $132,067 - which is 16% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$132,067 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Mordecai (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Glenwood (A+)

5. North (A+)

schools C

The Southwest graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Centennial Campus Middle
Washington Elementary
Wake Young Women'S Leadership Academy
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
Carnage Middle
Fuller Elementary
Cathedral School
Moore Square Museum Magnet Middle
Wiley Elementary
The Exploris School
Ligon Middle
Combs Elementary
Pave Southeast Raleigh Charter
Montcross Charter Academy
Twin City High
Davis Academy Chadbourn
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Doral Academy North Carolina
Wake Preparatory Academy
Southeast Raleigh Elementary
Partnership Elementary
Smith Elementary
Hunter Elementary
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
Ce Academy
High Schools (4) F
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
Wake Stem Early College High School
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Ncvps
Wake Young Women'S Leadership Academy
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
St Mary'S School
Needham Broughton High
Athens Drive High
Central Wake Charter High
Wake Young Men'S Leadership Academy
Wake Christian Academy
Raleigh Charter High School
Southeast Raleigh High
Learn With The Best School, Inc.
Phillips High
Longview
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mordecai (A+)

2. Glenwood (A)

3. Wade (A)

4. Five Points (B+)

5. Northwest (B)

ratings A-

Southwest has an overall rating of 77% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Carolina Pines Park
      Carolina Pines Park
      Greens at Tryon
      Mary Belle Pate Park
      Peach Road Park
      Renaissance Park Olympia
      The Greens Dog Park
      Big Field

      Entertainment

      Pullen Park Amusement Center
      Kennedy Theater
      Meymandi Concert Hall
      Carousel
      Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
      Red Hat Amphitheater
      Red Hat Amiptheater
      Memorial Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Nancy Jo's Homemade of Raleigh
      Checkers Pizza & Subs
      Cook Out
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      ABC
      Bojangles'
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Southwest
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Raleigh
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 4,420, which are 79% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,420 per 100k people

      90% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      90% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $38,691 which is 20% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $38,69130% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,17036% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      UNC REX Healthcare
      Wakemed Heart Center
      Keystone Chiropractic
      North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital
      Rex Bariatrics
      Triangle Disc Care
      Mid-Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology
      UNC REX Hospital Emergency Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Carroll Health Center
      North Raleigh Pediatrics
      Raleigh and Radiology
      Village Dental
      Carolina Ear Nose and Throat Associates
      Carolina ChiroCare and Rehab
      Atrium Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Capital Dermatology

      B+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $132,067 - which is 16% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $132,06728% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of 77% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      3 total surveys

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