Livability Score

66
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Arabica
Coffee Shop
Slow Train Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Local Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Amherst Cinema
Cinema
Amherst Historical Society
Museum
Park Lanes
Bowling Alley
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Museum
Hall Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Studio Gallery & Lyceum
Art Gallery
Kulas Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Verite Glass
Art Gallery
Warner Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Apollo Theater
Cinema
Gingko Gallery & Studio
Art Gallery
The Workshop
Art Gallery
Foldspace
Art Gallery
Firelands Association for the Visual Art
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hershey Ice Cream
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Giuseppe's Wine Cellar
Bar
Cork's Public House
Bar
Cedar Pub
Bar
Captain's Club
Bar
Sugar Buzz
Sweets
Your Deli
Deli
Hastee Tastee
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fitness Center
Gym
Heiser Community Center
Community Centre
Solaluna Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Right Track Nutrition
Health Food
Little Devil Cupcakery
Bakery
Blue Rooster Bakehouse
Bakery
Parks (0) F
El Rey Grotto Park
Park
Tappan Square
Park
Neiding Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Oberlin Bicycle Coop
Bicycle
Zilch Florists
Florist
Olde Towne Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Like Lainey Salvaged Decor
Interior Decoration
Dollhouse Boutique
Clothing
Making Face Spa
Beauty
Dr. Stan Lutz & Eric Stocker
Optician
Puffer's Boutique & Floral
Florist
The Mermaid's Tale
Furniture
Do or Dye Salon
Hairdresser
Fraley & Fox Construction Inc.
Interior Decoration
Ohio Exclusive Baber Salon for Him and Her
Hairdresser
Ron's Barbershop
Hairdresser
The Beauty Lofts
Beauty
Central Book Store
Books
etc. Boutique and Gifts
Gift Shop
Dirty Blonde Salon
Beauty
Dairy Mart
Convenience Store
ELO
Clothing
Gibson's Food Mart & Bakery
Convenience Store
The Mad Cow
Gift Shop
Carlyle Shoo
Florist
Oberlin College Bookstore
Books
Willow Jewelry & Repair
Fashion
Adeva Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in South Amherst.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Amherst is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

South Amherst crime rates are 752 per 100k, which is 64% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
645 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in South Amherst is $70,110 - which is 38% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$70,110 C+
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
South Amherst Police Department
Police
South Amherst Fire Department
Fire Station
Kidz First Pediatrics
Doctor
Amherst Fire Department
Fire Station
Oberlin Family Dental
Dentist
Mercy Allen Hospital
Hospital
Amherst Dental Associates
Dentist
Akron Children's Center Pediatrics - Oberlin
Clinic
Oberlin Hearing Care
Clinic
Chuang Medical Center
Doctor
Michael Musengo, DDS
Dentist
Jeffrey J Buckley DDS
Dentist
Mercy Health - Oberlin Primary Care
Doctor
Scott A. Iliff DDS
Dentist
University Hospitals Amherst Health Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

South Amherst home prices are $134,100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$134,100 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The South Amherst graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
South Amherst Middle School
Josiah Harris Elementary School
Amherst Junior High School
Firelands Elementary School
Langston Middle School
Prospect Elementary School
Eastwood Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Firelands High School
Oberlin High School
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      El Rey Grotto Park
      Tappan Square
      Neiding Park

      Entertainment

      Amherst Cinema
      Amherst Historical Society
      Park Lanes
      Allen Memorial Art Museum
      Hall Auditorium
      The Studio Gallery & Lyceum
      Kulas Recital Hall
      Verite Glass

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Manchu Wok
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Hershey Ice Cream
      Panera Bread
      Subway
      Giuseppe's Wine Cellar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Amherst? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in South Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Amherst? The cost of living in South Amherst is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than Ohio.
      South Amherst
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Amherst? South Amherst crime rates are 752, which are 64% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      752 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 133

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Amherst? The median income in South Amherst is $70,110 which is 38% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $70,11027% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5391% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      24% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Amherst home prices? South Amherst home prices are $134,100 - which is 2% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $134,10027% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74422% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does South Amherst have good schools? The South Amherst graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

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