Livability Score

74
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Lorca
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cubeta Stadium
Stadium
Bow Tie Majestic Cinema
Cinema
Stamford Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
The Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
Art Gallery
Avon Theatre
Cinema
Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
Cinema
Greenwich Historical Society
Museum
Connecticut Graphis Arts Center and Museum
Museum
Putnam Cottage Museum
Museum
Darien Arts Center
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) D-
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
KFC Stamford
Fast Food
Tiernans Bar & Pub
Bar
Bobby V's Resturant & Sports Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tomatillo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bradford's Grill & Tavern
Bar
Tigin Irish Pub
Bar
Star Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Sweets
16 Handles
Sweets
Casey's Cavern
Bar
The Wedge Inn
Deli
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Sign of the Whale
Bar
Fairway Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Tony's Deli
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
LaBella's Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Donut Delight
Fast Food
Joey B's Famous Chili Hub
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Chester Addison Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA Stamford
Gym
Glenbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Jewish Community Center of Stamford
Community Centre
Groceries (2) B
STOP n SHOP
Grocery Store
Matthew's Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Fairway
Grocery Store
Fairway
Grocery Store
Bev-Max
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Scarpelli's Sausage
Butcher
Grade A Markets
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Lione Park
Park
Hatch Field
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Mill River Park
Park
Mill River Park
Park
Dr. Jacob Nemoitin Park
Park
Stamford Government Center Roof Park
Park
Rosa Hartman Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Washington Boulevard Park - Gateway Park
Park
Waterside Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Atlantic Square
Park
Scalzi Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Latham Park
Park
Harbor Point Commons Park
Park
Horon Park
Park
Homer Lee Wise Memorial Park
Park
Joseph L. Carpinelli Park
Park
Pine Hill Aprtments Dog Park
Park
John J. Boccuzzi Park
Park
Binney Park
Park
Kosciuszko Park
Park
Shops (3) F
West Main Convenience
Convenience Store
Rocio's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Superior Barber Shop
Hairdresser
City Furniture Home Decor
Furniture
Burlington
Clothing
Bedford Street Market
Convenience Store
Totally Tip
Beauty
Engel's Furs
Clothing
Stamford Town Center
Mall
Stamford Photo & News
Convenience Store
Macy's
Department Store
Generation Barber
Hairdresser
Ridgeway Shopping Center
Mall
Elm Street Market
Convenience Store
Dave's Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Alltown
Convenience Store
Food Bag
Convenience Store
Stamford Marble Imports Co.
Interior Decoration
Greenwich Bicycles
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. West Side (C-)

3. South End (D)

4. Glenbrook (F)

5. Ridgeway (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in West Side.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Stamford
Transit Station
UConn Stamford
Bus Stop
Old Greenwich
Transit Station
Riverside
Transit Station
Glenbrook
Transit Station
Cos Cob
Transit Station
Springdale
Transit Station
Noroton Heights
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Springdale (A+)

2. Glenbrook (A)

3. Belltown (A-)

4. Waterside (B+)

5. North Stamford (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in West Side is 149/100 - which is 26% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Side (F)

2. Waterside (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. South End (F)

5. Glenbrook (F)

crime C+

West Side crime rates are 2,076 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,782 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
294 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Stamford (A+)

2. Palmers Hill (A+)

3. Shippan (A+)

4. Westover (A+)

5. Newfield (A+)

employment C-

The median income in West Side is $51,294 - which is 29% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$51,294 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Springdale (A+)

3. South End (A+)

4. Glenbrook (A)

5. Waterside (B)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Stamford Hospital
Hospital
Stamford Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Stamford Dental Spa
Dentist
Hayley Barocas DMD LLC
Dentist
Stamford Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Community Health Center of Stamford
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Stamford Dental Arts
Dentist
Tully Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Belltown Fire Department
Fire Station
Glenbrook Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Turn of River Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Springdale Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dantini Dental of Stamford
Dentist
Noroton Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Noroton Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Springdale (A+)

2. West Side (A+)

3. Glenbrook (A+)

4. Ridgeway (A+)

5. South End (A+)

housing B

West Side home prices are $488,888 - which is 82% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$488,888 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
47% A+
Home Affordability
9.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Ridgeway (A+)

3. Turn Of River (A+)

4. Belltown (A+)

5. North Stamford (A)

schools A-

The West Side graduation rate is 73% - which is 16% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
72% B
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Westover School
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
The Pinnacle School
The Spire School
Hart School
Cloonan School
International School At Dundee
Stillmeadow School
North Mianus School
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Old Greenwich School
Rogers International School
Trailblazers Academy
Riverside School
Eastern Middle School
Julia A. Stark School
Rippowam Middle School
K. T. Murphy School
Cos Cob School
Dolan School
Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten
Toquam Magnet School
Central Middle School
Roxbury School
The Stanwich School
High Schools (3) A+
Jewish High School Of Connecticut
The Pinnacle School
The Spire School
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Stamford Academy
Stamford High School
The Academy Of Information Technology
Westhill High School
The Stanwich School
Trinity Catholic High School
Greenwich Country Day
Greenwich High School
Individuals Achieving Independence
The Greenwich Japanese School
Community Connections
Greenwich Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Turn Of River (A)

2. West Side (A-)

3. Palmers Hill (B+)

4. Newfield (B+)

5. Springdale (B)

ratings A+

West Side has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Westover (A+)

3. Shippan (A+)

4. North Stamford (A+)

5. Belltown (A+)

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Side? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lione Park
      Hatch Field
      Friendship Park
      Rotary Park
      Mill River Park
      Mill River Park
      Dr. Jacob Nemoitin Park
      Stamford Government Center Roof Park

      Entertainment

      Cubeta Stadium
      Bow Tie Majestic Cinema
      Stamford Center for the Arts
      The Palace Theatre
      Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
      Avon Theatre
      Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
      Greenwich Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      KFC Stamford
      Tiernans Bar & Pub
      Bobby V's Resturant & Sports Bar
      McDonald's
      Tomatillo
      Subway
      Bradford's Grill & Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Side? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in West Side.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Side? The cost of living in West Side is 149/100 - which is 26% higher than Connecticut.
      West Side
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      Stamford
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Side? West Side crime rates are 2,076, which are 26% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,076 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in West Side? The median income in West Side is $51,294 which is 29% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $51,2947% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6681% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Stamford Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are West Side home prices? West Side home prices are $488,888 - which is 82% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $488,888165% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51059% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      55% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does West Side have good schools? The West Side graduation rate is 73% - which is 16% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Side a good place to live? West Side has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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