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+
Salt City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Salt City Coffee and Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Roji Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Otto's Juice Box
Coffee Shop
Hi Tea
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Toasted
Coffee Shop
Glazed and Confused
Coffee Shop
Strong Hearts;Strong Hearts Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peaks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Freedom of Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cafe Express
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee Tipperary Hill
Coffee Shop
A La Mode
Coffee Shop
Easy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tous Les Jours
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center
Attraction
War Memorial Arena
Stadium
War Memorial Arena
Theatre Arts
Everson Museum of Art
Museum
Redhouse Arts Center
Theatre Arts
John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters
Theatre Arts
Most* (Museum of Science and Technology)
Museum
La Casita Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Landmark Theatre
Theatre Arts
601 Tully
Art Gallery
Bristol Omnitheatre
Cinema
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
Museum
JMA Wireless Dome
Stadium
The Warehouse Gallery
Art Gallery
Jazz Central
Theatre Arts
Erie Canal Museum
Museum
Syracuse Stage
Theatre Arts
Lowe Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Community Folk Art Center
Art Gallery
Community Folk Art Center
Theatre Arts
Point of Contact Gallery
Art Gallery
Trexx
Nightclub
Spark Contemporary Art Space
Art Gallery
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Zoo
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) C+
New Long Cheng Chinese Food Take Out & Buffet
Fast Food
Joe's To Go
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hub Liquor
Alcohol
Gannon's Isle
Sweets
Blue Tusk
Bar
Syracuse Suds Factory
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant
Bar
Sahm Brewing Company
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Orange Crate Brewing Co.
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Harry's Bar
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Orbis Lounge
Bar
Wolff's Biergarten
Bar
Downtown Deli
Fast Food
Sabatino's
Fast Food
The Ice Cream Stand
Sweets
The Evergreen
Bar
Hanover Deli & Grocery Corp
Deli
BBQ House
Fast Food
Franco's Pizzeria and Deli
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Central New York Philanthropy Center
Community Centre
Graham Fitness Center
Gym
Ernie Davis Fitness Center
Gym
Northeast Community Center
Community Centre
Westcott Community Center
Community Centre
Core Fitness Training
Gym
Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center
Community Centre
Trillium Fitness Center
Gym
Get Fit Club Personal Training Studio
Gym
Crossfit Syracuse
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Food Market
Grocery Store
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Bakery
Danny's Steaks
Bakery
Pasta's Daily Bread
Bakery
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Lombardi's Fruits and Imports
Grocery Store
Nino's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Asia Food Market
Grocery Store
Harrison Bakery
Bakery
Di Lauro's Bakery and Pizza
Bakery
Pyramis Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Oriental House of Syracuse
Grocery Store
Syracuse Real Food Cooperative
Grocery Store
Price Chopper Western Lights
Grocery Store
Wegmans Onondaga
Grocery Store
Honeycomb Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Big O Deli And Market
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Spirit of Jubilee Park
Park
Libba Cotten Grove
Park
Roesler Park
Park
Billings Park
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Ward Bakery Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Merry Widow Park
Park
Kirk Park
Park
Grace & Messina Park
Park
Lower Onondaga Park
Park
Baker Playground
Playground
Baker Playlot
Park
Sankofa Park
Park
Skiddy Park
Park
Armory Square Park
Park
Performance Park
Park
M. Lemp Park
Park
Salina Plaza
Park
Firefighter's Memorial Park
Park
Upper Onondaga Park
Park
Forman Park
Park
Hanover Square
Park
Clinton Square
Park
Lipe Art Park
Park
Shops (6) A+
Local Convenience
Convenience Store
Familly Dollar (store# 05071)
Discount Store
Miami Deli
Convenience Store
Jimmy's Super Saver
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
House of Hair Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Midway Express
Convenience Store
Edie's Eagle Market
Convenience Store
N&A Market
Convenience Store
Food King Grocery
Convenience Store
City Wireless
Electronics
Projex 214
Clothing
Industry Salon
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Stop N' Shop
Convenience Store
IBB Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Cricket (authorized retailer)
Electronics
Central Variety
Discount Store
Villa
Clothing
Marisa's Fortress of Beauty
Hairdresser
Vagabond Clothing
Clothing
Frankie & Faye
Clothing
Dollar Wise
Discount Store
Middle East Market
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Near Westside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Lincoln Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
B8
Bus Stop
A1
Bus Stop
A7
Bus Stop
B18
Bus Stop
C19
Bus Stop
B9
Bus Stop
A6
Bus Stop
A2
Bus Stop
B17
Bus Stop
C20
Bus Stop
B10
Bus Stop
A5
Bus Stop
A3
Bus Stop
B16
Bus Stop
Centro Transit Hub
Bus Station
C21
Bus Stop
B11
Bus Stop
A4
Bus Stop
B15
Bus Stop
C22
Bus Stop
B12
Bus Stop
B13
Bus Stop
B14
Bus Stop
Centro Stop #6
Bus Stop
Centro
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.5% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Northside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Outer Comstock (A+)

5. Westside (A+)

cost of living A

The cost of living in Southwest is 86/100 - which is 27% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. Lakefront (A)

3. Southwest (A)

4. Near Northeast (A-)

5. Near Westside (A-)

crime F

Southwest crime rates are 5,348 per 100k, which is 149% higher than New York
Property Crime
3,134 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,214 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Meadowbrook (A-)

2. Sedgewick (B)

3. University (C+)

4. Wescott (C)

5. South Valley (C)

employment F

The median income in Southwest is $19,981 - which is 67% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$19,981 F
Unemployment Rate
11.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A-)

3. Skytop-South Campus (A-)

4. Strathmore (B+)

5. Far West-Side (B-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Syracuse Community Health Center
Clinic
Dr. William A. Harris Health Center
Clinic
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
St. Joseph's Primary Care Center West
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Syracuse Commnity Health Center West
Clinic
Upstate Specialty Services At Harrison Center
Clinic
Upstate Health Care Center
Clinic
Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Upstate University Hospital
Hospital
Syracuse Police Department
Police
Crouse Hospital
Hospital
Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
Hospital
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Hospital
Onondaga County Sheriff's Headquarters
Police
Crouse PromptCare
Doctor
Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Hospital
ESF University Police
Police
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Syracuse University Health Services Center
Doctor
Upstate Rehabilitation at IHP
Clinic
Institute For Human Performance
Clinic
Madison-Irving Medical Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Elmwood (A+)

2. Outer Comstock (A+)

3. Skunk City (A+)

4. Strathmore (A+)

5. Skytop-South Campus (A+)

housing B+

Southwest home prices are $64,867 - which is 77% lower than New York
Home Price
$64,867 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakefront (A+)

2. Near Northeast (A+)

3. Meadowbrook (A+)

4. Near Eastside (A+)

5. Outer Comstock (A+)

schools C-

The Southwest graduation rate is 57% - which is 31% lower than New York
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
57% F
Elementary Schools (2) A
Dr King Elementary School
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
Seymour Dual Language Academy
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
Westside Academy At Blodgett
Most Holy Rosary School
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Delaware Primary School
Delaware Academy
Bellevue Elementary School
Fowler High School
Brighton Academy
Danforth Middle School
Syracuse Latin School
Hughes Elementary School
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse Academy Of Science And Citizenship Charter School
Frazer K-8 School
Roberts K-8 School
Eagle Wings Academy
All Saints Elementary Of Tipperary Hill
Edward Smith K-8 School
Cathedral Academy At Pompei
Southside Academy Charter School
Dr Weeks Elementary School
High Schools (1) C-
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff'S Dept
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
Corcoran High School
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Parkview Jr Academy
Henninger High School
Faith Heritage School
Ontech Charter High School
Lincoln Middle School
Westhill High School
Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School
Nottingham High School
Solvay High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Meadowbrook (B)

3. Skytop-South Campus (B)

4. Lincoln Park (B)

5. Outer Comstock (B-)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Sedgewick (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A+)

3. Lakefront (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Spirit of Jubilee Park
      Libba Cotten Grove
      Roesler Park
      Billings Park
      Martin Luther King Park
      Ward Bakery Park
      Wilson Park
      Merry Widow Park

      Entertainment

      Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center
      War Memorial Arena
      War Memorial Arena
      Everson Museum of Art
      Redhouse Arts Center
      John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters
      Most* (Museum of Science and Technology)
      La Casita Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      New Long Cheng Chinese Food Take Out & Buffet
      Joe's To Go
      KFC
      Hub Liquor
      Gannon's Isle
      Blue Tusk
      Syracuse Suds Factory
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      16% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      5% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 86/100 - which is 27% lower than New York.
      Southwest
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Syracuse
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 5,348, which are 149% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      5,348 per 100k people

      130% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      130% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $19,981 which is 67% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $19,98164% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $11,79160% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      12%

      148% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center
      Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Upstate University Hospital
      Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
      Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
      Saint Josephs Hospital Health Center
      Crouse Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Tops Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Kinney Drugs
      Etain
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid #10766

      Doctors

      Syracuse University Health Services Center
      Psychological Healthcare Center
      CNY Diagnostic Imaging
      Crouse PromptCare
      Syracuse Pediatrics
      Dermatology Consultants LLC
      University Chiropractic & Natural Healing
      Syracuse ENT Surgeons

      B+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $64,867 - which is 77% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $64,86765% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71824% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      64% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 57% - which is 31% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      57%

      32% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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