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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Miami ICE
Coffee Shop
Miami BGR
Coffee Shop
Fiesta Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
African Painted Dog
Attraction
Spotted Hyena
Attraction
Nilgai
Attraction
Grevy's Zebra
Attraction
Goitered Gazelle
Attraction
European White Stork
Attraction
Komodo Dragon
Attraction
Asian Small-Clawed Otter
Attraction
Clouded Leopard
Attraction
Banteng
Attraction
Lion
Attraction
Sable Antilope
Attraction
Indian Rhinoceros
Attraction
Black Neck Stork
Attraction
Reticulated Giraffe
Attraction
Slender Horned Gazelle
Attraction
Grevy's Zebra
Attraction
Saki Monkey
Attraction
Spotted Hyena
Attraction
Grant's Gazelle
Attraction
Asian Elephant
Attraction
Gemsbock
Attraction
Meerkat
Attraction
Mountain Bongo
Attraction
Defassa Waterbuck
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pollo Tropical
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pollo Tropical
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Atlantico at Kendall Leasing Center
Community Centre
You Fit
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fresco y Más
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bravo
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Eureka Villas Park
Park
Serena Lakes Park
Park
Kings Grant Park
Park
Chuck Pezoldt Park
Park
Black Creek Linear Park
Park
Oak Creek Park
Park
Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Park
Big & Little George Hammocks County Park
Park
Zoological Wildlife foundation
Park
Eureka Park
Park
Monkey Jungle
Park
Deerwood Park
Park
Tamiami Pinelands Park
Park
Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve
Park
Caribbean Park
Park
Roberta Hunter Park
Park
Camp Matecumbe
Park
Quail Roost Park
Park
Wild Lime Park
Park
Boystown Pineland County Park
Park
Castello Hammock Park
Park
Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park
Park
Roberta Hunter Park
Park
Southridge Park
Park
Richmond Triangle Park
Park
Shops (1) F
NocRoom Miami IT Services
Electronics
Radio Shack
Electronics
Tropical Plant Leasing
Interior Decoration
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Lydababy
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
TJ Max
Mall
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
DTLR
Shoes
Wawa
Convenience Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Richmond West.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations
A+
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 171st Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 171st Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 168th Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 168th Street & Southwest 147th Avenue
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 173rd Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 173rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 168th Street & Southwest 144th Court
Bus Stop
Southwest 168th Street & Southwest 144th Court
Bus Stop
Southwest 168th Street & Southwest 142nd Court
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 176th Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 176th Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue & Southwest 166th Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue & Southwest 166th Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue @ Southwest 173rd Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 177th Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue @ Southwest 173rd Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 178th Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue & Southwest 163rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue & Southwest 163rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue @ Southwest 176th Street
Bus Stop
Southwest 142nd Avenue @ Southwest 176th Street
Bus Stop
SW 172 ST@SW 139 PL
Bus Stop
Southwest 147th Avenue & Southwest 180th Street
Bus Stop
SW 172 ST@SW 139 PL
Bus Stop
Southwest 180th Street & Southwest 146th Court
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Richmond West is 131/100 - which is 34% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime B

Richmond West crime rates are 1,784 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Florida
Property Crime
1,531 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
253 crimes per 100k
B
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employment A+

The median income in Richmond West is $76,358 - which is 56% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$76,358
B+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Baptist Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Station 43
Fire Station
Richmond Fire Department Station 43
Fire Station
South Kendall Dentistry
Dentist
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 24 (Kendall - Tamiami Airport)
Fire Station
Miami - Dade County Police Department
Police
South Miami Heights Fire Department Station 52
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Richmond West home prices are $336,500 - which is 102% higher than Florida
Home Price
$336,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33%
A+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D-

The Richmond West graduation rate is 83% - which is equal to Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Rem Learning Center
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Mini Me Academy
Jack David Gordon Elementary School
Kids For Kids Academy
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Somerset Academy Charter
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
Kids Paradise Learning Center
Secondary Student Success Center 803
Grace Baptist Academy
Academir Charter School Preparatory
South Miami Heights Elementary
Bumble Bee Daycare Learning Center
Miami Heights Elementary School
Sunshine Learning Miami
Caribbean K-8 Center
Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green
Kids Learning Center Of South Dade
Islamic School Of Miami
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Elementary
Pine Lake Elementary School
Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center
Kids Learning Center Of South Dade Iii
High Schools (0) F
World Hope Academy
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College
Secondary Student Success Center 803
Grace Baptist Academy
Sunshine Learning Miami
Islamic School Of Miami
Miami Southridge Senior High
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ratings B

Richmond West has an overall rating of 73% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A
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Richmond West Area Facts

  • Richmond West has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Richmond West crime rates are 2% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Richmond West is 34% higher than the Florida average
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Richmond West: A Less Than Steller Florida City 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I was living in Richmond West for a couple years before relocating elsewhere. The city itself is southwest of Miami and close to the Everglades. It's a small city that doesn't have a terrible lot to offer, but for some folks, it may be just right.

The city itself doesn't offer t
...Read More oo much in the way of education, so it's better suited for people who have already graduated from college. The job market is a little stronger and the average income is quite a bit above the state average.

As far as shopping goes, there's enough variety right in Richmond West to cover your day-to-day needs. I think the best area in Richmond West is Zoo Miami, which is a fun and enjoyable place that you can either visit your family with or by yourself. If you enjoy the year-round warm weather and places like the Everglades, then Richmond West will probably be a good choice for you. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Eureka Villas Park
      Serena Lakes Park
      Kings Grant Park
      Chuck Pezoldt Park
      Black Creek Linear Park
      Oak Creek Park
      Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park
      Big & Little George Hammocks County Park

      Entertainment

      African Painted Dog
      Spotted Hyena
      Nilgai
      Grevy's Zebra
      Goitered Gazelle
      European White Stork
      Komodo Dragon
      Asian Small-Clawed Otter

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Pollo Tropical
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Liquor Store
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Richmond West? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Richmond West.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors