Livability Score

71
/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 (1) A+
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Coffeestamp
Coffee Shop
Kitchen House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sump Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hartford Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Sweet Art
Coffee Shop
Gather
Coffee Shop
Urban Eats Cafe
Coffee Shop
Restituo
Coffee Shop
London Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Crave Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Soulard Coffee Garden
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Park Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Protagonist Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Piper’s Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea The Grove
Coffee Shop
Everest Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Rise Coffee
Coffee Shop
Berix
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Flood Plain
Art Gallery
Casa Loma Ballroom
Nightclub
2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Salon and Gallery
Art Gallery
The Way Out Club
Nightclub
Off Broadway
Nightclub
Budweiser Brewery Experience
Attraction
Magic Chef Mansion
Museum
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Attraction
Mad Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Compton Hill Water Tower
Attraction
Lafayette Park House
Attraction
Bandstand
Attraction
HMS Acteon Antique Guns
Attraction
Missouri Botanical Garden
Attraction
Twisted Ranch
Nightclub
Just John Club
Nightclub
Sebilj Fountain
Attraction
Ember
Nightclub
Hot Java Bar
Nightclub
Chaifetz Arena
Stadium
The St. Louis Wheel
Attraction
St. Louis Aquarium
Aquarium
Kelly Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Enterprise Center
Stadium
Food and Drink (6) A+
Taco Truck Stl
Bar
The B-Side
Bar
Whiskey Ring
Bar
The Little Dipper At The Fortune Teller Bar
Bar
Riley's Pub
Bar
Foam
Bar
Hop Shop
Alcohol
One Nite Stand
Bar
Gelateria Del Leone
Sweets
CBGB
Bar
Imo's Pizza
Fast Food
Steve’s Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Hotbox Cookies
Sweets
Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Grove
Fast Food
Tick Tock Tavern
Bar
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Small Change
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Black Thorn Pub
Bar
Ernestos Wine Bar
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Venice Cafe
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The SMART Studio
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Community Centre
Club Fitness
Gym
St. Louis Fitness Club
Gym
Yoga Six
Gym
Rush City Community Center
Community Centre
Blue Sky Yoga St. Louis
Gym
Hogan Street Regional Youth Center, State of MO
Community Centre
City Sewing Room
Community Centre
Crossfit South City
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Red Fox Bakery
Bakery
El Torito
Grocery Store
Lilly's Panaderia Mexican Bread
Bakery
Waberi Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Bridge Bread
Bakery
Jay International Foods
Grocery Store
New Dawn
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Whisk bakery
Bakery
The mud house
Bakery
Midwest Pasta Company
Grocery Store
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
World Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vincent's Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Universal Food Market
Grocery Store
Local Harvest Grocery
Grocery Store
Fields Foods
Grocery Store
Sweet Divine
Bakery
Johnny’s Food Mart
Grocery Store
Zlatno Žito Bakery and Deli
Bakery
The Butchery
Butcher
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Gravois Park
Park
Benton Park
Park
Carnegie Park
Park
Ritz Park
Park
Fox Park
Park
East Playground
Playground
Fremont Park
Park
Cherokee Park
Park
Aboussie Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Marquette Park
Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Park
Laclede Park
Park
Lyon Park
Park
Amberg Park
Park
Minnie Wood Memorial Square
Park
Juanita Park
Playground
Juanita Park
Playground
Community Garden
Park
Terry Park
Park
Flora Place Park
Park
Tower Grove Park
Park
Eads Square Park
Park
Soulard Community Garden
Park
McDonald Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Grove East Provisions
Convenience Store
STL Style
Clothing
Carrillo
Clothing
Chido Stylez
Hairdresser
Shirt Headquarters
Clothing
Golden Gems
Gift Shop
Tracy's Treasures
Furniture
Elders Antiques & Garden
Furniture
DeMay Ltd. Antiques
Furniture
Heirloom Room
Furniture
The Purple Cow
Furniture
Buddha Body & Bath
Beauty
Estetica Unisex Le' Criss
Clothing
St. Louis Jewlers
Fashion
Novedades Lationos Beauty
Clothing
Affordable Furniture
Furniture
African Bazaar
Clothing
Spoked
Bicycle
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Bespoke
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Communication Depot
Electronics
Communication Depot
Electronics
Mesa Home
Clothing
Future Ancestor
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Gravois Park (A+)

2. Peabody-Darst-Webbe (A+)

3. Botanical Heights (A+)

4. Carr Square (A+)

5. Skinker-Debaliviere (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 18.9% take public transportation in Benton Park West.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Gravois at Minnesota
Bus Stop
Gravois at Michigan
Bus Stop
Gravois at Arsenal
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Nebraska
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Gravois
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Gravois
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Oregon
Bus Stop
Gravois at Nebraska
Bus Stop
Arsenal at California
Bus Stop
Arsenal at California
Bus Stop
Gravois at Nebraska
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Compton
Bus Stop
Cherokee Street at Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Compton
Bus Stop
Cherokee Street at Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Cherokee Street at Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Cherokee Street at Minnesota Avenue
Bus Stop
Gravois at Utah
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Ohio
Bus Stop
Cherokee at California
Bus Stop
Gravois at Utah
Bus Stop
Cherokee at California
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Louisiana
Bus Stop
Arsenal at Ohio
Bus Stop
Gravois at California
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.9% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bevo Mill (A+)

2. Soulard (A+)

3. Penrose Park (A+)

4. North Point (A+)

5. Wydown-Skinker (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Benton Park West is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Lewis Place (A+)

2. Covenant Blu-Grand Center (A+)

3. Old North Saint Louis (A+)

4. Carr Square (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

crime F

Benton Park West crime rates are 8,603 per 100k, which is 204% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
6,775 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,828 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hi-Pointe (A-)

2. Princeton Heights (B+)

3. Ellendale (B-)

4. Missouri Botanical Garden (B-)

5. Saint Louis Hills (C)

employment D

The median income in Benton Park West is $41,418 - which is 16% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$41,418 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Missouri Botanical Garden (A+)

2. The Gate District (A+)

3. Shaw (A+)

4. Skinker-Debaliviere (A+)

5. Tiffany (A+)

health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Saint Alexius Hospital, Jefferson Campus
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 32 Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 14 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Southside Dental Care
Dentist
Saint Alexius Hospital
Hospital
TJ Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Police Substation
Police
Anheuser-Busch Institute, St. Louis University
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Louis Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 4 Fire Station
Fire Station
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Schwitalla Hall Saint Louis School of Medicine
Clinic
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Hospital
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Louis University Hospital West Pavillion
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy
Police
Saint Louis City Engine House #29 Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Benton Park West (B+)

2. Carr Square (B+)

3. Central West End (B+)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. Downtown West (B+)

housing A+

Benton Park West home prices are $163,600 - which is 16% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$163,600 C
Home Appreciation Rate
50% A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Gravois Park (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. Clifton Heights (A+)

4. Tower Grove East (A+)

5. Southwest Garden (A+)

schools A

The Benton Park West graduation rate is 64% - which is 23% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (1) A+
St Frances Cabrini Academy
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Eagle Tower Grove East
Eagle Gravois Park
Froebel Elem.
Fanning Middle Community Ed.
Kairos Academies
Shenandoah Elem.
Monroe Elem.
Eagle Fox Park
Mo School For The Blind - Elem
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
The French School
Kipp Wonder Academy
The International School
The Chinese School
City Garden Montessori School
Soulard School
The Soulard School
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Mann Elem.
St Louis Christian Academy
Meramec Elem.
Marian Middle School
Hodgen Elem.
High Schools (0) A+
Roosevelt High
Lutheran Assn For Spec Ed
Mo School For The Blind - Hs
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Carnahan Sch. Of The Future
St Louis Christian Academy
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio
Tower Grove Christian Academy
St. Louis College Prep High
Lift For Life Academy High Sch
St Mary'S High School
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
Gateway Science Academy High
Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School
Gateway High
St Louis University High School
Kipp St. Louis High
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Montessori Adolescent Program
Metro High
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
Vashon High
Miller Career Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Benton Park (A+)

2. Wydown-Skinker (A+)

3. La Salle (A+)

4. Debaliviere Place (A+)

5. Visitation Park (A+)

ratings F

Benton Park West has an overall rating of 35% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mount Pleasant (A+)

2. Benton Park (A+)

3. Gravois Park (A+)

4. Carondelet (A+)

5. Princeton Heights (A+)

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Benton Park West, St. Louis, MO Area Guide

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Benton Park West Area Facts

  • Benton Park West has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Benton Park West crime rates are 1% lower than the St. Louis average
  • Cost of living in Benton Park West is 4% higher than the St. Louis average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Gravois Park
      Benton Park
      Carnegie Park
      Ritz Park
      Fox Park
      East Playground
      Fremont Park
      Cherokee Park

      Entertainment

      Flood Plain
      Casa Loma Ballroom
      2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center
      Salon and Gallery
      The Way Out Club
      Off Broadway
      Budweiser Brewery Experience
      Magic Chef Mansion

      Food & Drink

      Taco Truck Stl
      The B-Side
      Whiskey Ring
      The Little Dipper At The Fortune Teller Bar
      Riley's Pub
      Foam
      Hop Shop
      One Nite Stand

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Benton Park West? Of all people who commute, 18.9% take public transportation in Benton Park West.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Benton Park West? The cost of living in Benton Park West is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Missouri.
      Benton Park West
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      St. Louis
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Benton Park West? Benton Park West crime rates are 8,603, which are 204% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      8,603 per 100k people

      270% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      270% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Benton Park West? The median income in Benton Park West is $41,418 which is 16% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $41,41825% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,14119% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
      SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
      Metropolitan Saint Louis Psychiatric Center
      Siteman Cancer Center
      Saint Louis Children's Hospital
      Saint Alexius Hospital
      Saint Alexius Hospital, Jefferson Campus
      Shriners Hospital for Children

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      The Medicine Shoppe
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      TJ Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Downtown Urgent Care
      Adrian J. Whitmire, PHD

      A+ Housing

      What are Benton Park West home prices? Benton Park West home prices are $163,600 - which is 16% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $163,60011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0005% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      47% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Benton Park West have good schools? The Benton Park West graduation rate is 64% - which is 23% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Benton Park West a good place to live? Benton Park West has an overall rating of 35% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      35%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      35%

      2 total surveys

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