Livability Score

64
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mama Bella Gourmet Market & Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sprinkles Palm Beach
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Aquarium
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
Zoo
Verdes Tropicana Bowling
Attraction
Armory Art Center
Theatre Arts
Armory Art Center Sculpture Annex
Theatre Arts
Easel Art Center
Theatre Arts
Norton Museum of Art
Museum
Palm Beach County Convention Center
Theatre Arts
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
El Bravo - El Vedado - El Brillo
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Blue Martini
Nightclub
AMC 20
Cinema
Uptown Art
Art Gallery
Westgate Park Splashpad
Water Park
Meyer Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Respectable Street
Nightclub
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
Museum
Giant Kapok
Attraction
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Museum
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Museum
Drymension
Theatre Arts
Lake Worth Community Stage
Theatre Arts
Museum of Lake Worth
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Fong's Garden Chinese Food
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Souvlaki Grill
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pollo Trapical
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mad Hatter
Bar
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Voltaire
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Hookah Me Up
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Vedado Park Community Center
Community Centre
South Olive Community Center
Community Centre
Gold Coast Gymnastics
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
The Crossfit Squad
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Fortune Cookie Oriental Supermarket
Grocery Store
Presidente Supermarket #38
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Presidente Supermarket #7
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Supermercados el Bodegon #1
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Dreher Park North
Park
Vedado Park
Park
Phipps Park
Park
Dreher Park South
Park
Palmetto Park
Park
Bill Moss Hillcrest Park
Park
Forest Hill Greenway
Park
Glen Ridge Playground
Playground
North Park
Park
Pine Tree Park
Park
Stub Canal Park (Palm Beach County)
Park
Flamango Lake Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Mary Brandon Park
Park
Lake Clarke Shores Community Park
Park
George Petty Park
Park
Monceaux Park
Park
South Olive Park
Park
Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Mar-A-Lago National Historical Site
Park
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Memorial
Park
Northwest Park
Park
Flamingo Park
Park
Florida Ave Linear Tree Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Pet Supermarket
Pets
Crystal Spa and Nails
Beauty
Eight-O-Eight Hair Salon
Beauty
Dannys Shoe Repair
Shoes
Kwikstop Food and Gas
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Porath Fine Cabinetry
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Iconic Snob Galeries
Furniture
JN Equipment Superstore
Home Improvement
Lake Clarke Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Exotic Sounds
Electronics
Oxygen Development
Beauty
LC TRI SHOP
Bicycle
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Absolute Hardwood Flooring
Interior Decoration
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Grandview Heights (B+)

3. Mango Promenade (B)

4. Progressive North West (C)

5. Flamingo Park (D+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
FlixBus West Palm Beach
Bus Stop
Greyhound. West Palm Beach, FL
Bus Stop
West Palm Beach
Transit Station
West Palm Beach
Transit Station
Lake Worth
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Grandview Heights (A+)

2. Roosevelt Estates (A-)

3. Mango Promenade (B-)

4. Northwood Shores (D-)

5. Northwood Pines (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southwest is 110/100 - which is 12% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Progressive North West (A+)

2. Lake Mangonia (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. Roosevelt Estates (A+)

5. North Tamarind (A+)

crime D+

Southwest crime rates are 2,765 per 100k, which is 52% higher than Florida
Property Crime
2,373 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
392 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Central Park (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. El Cid (A+)

4. Flamingo Park (A+)

5. Grandview Heights (A+)

employment D-

The median income in Southwest is $43,336 - which is 11% lower than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$43,336 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Mango Promenade (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Poinciana Park (A+)

4. Vedado (A+)

5. Old Northwood (A+)

health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
West Palm Beach Fire / Rescue Station 2
Fire Station
Donatelli Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches
Clinic
Flagler Square Medical Center
Clinic
Dr. Manuel I. Cruces, DDS
Dentist
Lake Clarke Shores Police Department
Police
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office District 2 Airport
Police
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Police
Water's Edge Dermatology
Doctor
West Palm Beach Fire Station 4
Fire Station
West Palm Beach Fire / Rescue Station 4
Fire Station
Palm Beach International Airport Fire Department Station 81
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Palm Beach County School District Police Department
Police
Cotton Bay Fire Department Station 33
Fire Station
Palm Beach Police Department - Beach Patrol
Police
Trauma Hawk Fire Department
Fire Station
Palm Beach Fire Department South
Fire Station
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 24 (West Gate)
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Palm Beach Police Department
Police
West Palm Beach Fire / Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Palm Beach Fire / Rescue Station 5
Fire Station
Lake Worth Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Echo Lake (A+)

3. Flamingo Park (A+)

4. Mango Promenade (A+)

5. North Tamarind (A+)

housing A+

Southwest home prices are $205,850 - which is 23% higher than Florida
Home Price
$205,850 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
64% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Parker Ridge (A+)

2. Mango Promenade (A+)

3. Palm Club Village (A+)

4. River Walk (A+)

5. Roosevelt Estates (A+)

schools D

The Southwest graduation rate is 61% - which is 27% lower than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Renaissance Charter School At Summit
Conniston Middle School
Palmetto Elementary School
St Juliana Catholic School
Meadow Park Elementary School
Belvedere Elementary School
Forest Hill High Adult Education
Somerset Academy Lakes
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School Palm B
South Olive Elementary School
Florida Futures Academy South Campus
Learning Path Academy
Palm Beach County Jail
Educational Services Program-East
The Greene School
Obridge Academy
Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches
Palm Beach Day Academy
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Aleesa Coats
Secondary Adult And Community Ed
Ese Other Teaching Services
Palm Beach Christian Academy
Berkshire Elementary School
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
High Schools (0) F
Matlock Academy
Forest Hill Community High School
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Jail
Educational Services Program-East
Obridge Academy
Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches
Worthington High School
Palm Beach Day Academy
G-Star School Of The Arts
Aleesa Coats
Ese Other Teaching Services
Florida Futures Academy North Campus
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Unity For Kids School
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Dibacco School
New Horizons Christian Academy
The Open Doorway Inc
Pace Center For Girls
Cardinal Newman High School
Gold Coast Community School
Atlantic Christian Academy Of The Palm Beac
Mavericks High School At Palm Springs
Toussaint L'Ouverture High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mango Promenade (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Echo Lake (A+)

4. Sunshine Park (A+)

5. Flamingo Park (A+)

ratings A+

Southwest has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Pineapple Park-Ibis (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. South Side (A+)

4. Northwood Shores (A+)

5. Southwest (A+)

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Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL Area Guide

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Southwest Area Facts

  • Southwest has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Southwest crime rates are 57% higher than the West Palm Beach average
  • Cost of living in Southwest is 5% lower than the West Palm Beach average

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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Dreher Park North
      Vedado Park
      Phipps Park
      Dreher Park South
      Palmetto Park
      Bill Moss Hillcrest Park
      Forest Hill Greenway
      Glen Ridge Playground

      Entertainment

      Cox Science Center and Aquarium
      Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
      Verdes Tropicana Bowling
      Armory Art Center
      Armory Art Center Sculpture Annex
      Easel Art Center
      Norton Museum of Art
      Palm Beach County Convention Center

      Food & Drink

      Fong's Garden Chinese Food
      Subway
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Souvlaki Grill
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Pollo Trapical
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 110/100 - which is 12% higher than Florida.
      Southwest
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      West Palm Beach
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 2,765, which are 52% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,765 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -58%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $43,336 which is 11% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $43,33622% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,81337% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      The Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health
      Saint Mary's Medical Center
      Good Samaritan Hospital
      JFK Medical Center North Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Publix

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $205,850 - which is 23% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $205,85011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48657% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 61% - which is 27% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% 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

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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