Livability Score

62
/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
Moe Joe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Dupin Celebration Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Dr. Keith Connor Baseball Field
Stadium
Clemson Area African American Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Pizza Pro
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Palmetto Spirits
Alcohol
TCBY
Sweets
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pot Belly Deli
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Central Community Center
Community Centre
Littlejohn Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Tempo Sports Academy
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Calhoun Bridge Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles Supermarket
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Sweet Spot Bakeshop
Bakery
Parks (2) F
Earl Anderson Park
Park
Twelve Mile Recreation Area
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Ashley Dearing Park
Park
Mountain View Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Salon Central
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
SouthPaw Cycles
Bicycle
Tiger Nails
Beauty
Clemson Florist
Florist
Westminster Vision
Optician
Tiger Cuts
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Allure Nails & Spa
Beauty
Maw's Grocery
Convenience Store
ACE TrueValue Hardware
Home Improvement
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Oriental Princess Massage & Spa
Beauty
The Tiger Sports Shop
Gift Shop
Verizon
Electronics
The Beaded Tiger
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Bountyland - Wall of Beer
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Central.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
CAT bus Clemson Red route start point @ Charleston Ave
Bus Stop
CAT bus stop @ Georgetown
Bus Stop
CAT bus stop @ Creekside
Bus Stop
CAT bus stop @ Sterling Wood Apt
Bus Stop
Clemson
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Central is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime A+

Central crime rates are 1,799 per 100k, which is 36% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,781 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
19 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Central is $31,233 - which is 33% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$31,233 F
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Clemson Fire Station No. 9-2
Fire Station
Gastroenterology Associates - Clemson
Clinic
Prisma Health Pediatric and Internal Medicine – Patrick Square
Clinic
Upstate Orthodontics
Dentist
Cannon Psychological Associates, PC
Doctor
Excel Rehab & Sports
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clemson Free Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Eye and Contact Lens Associates
Doctor
Foothills Care Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing B

Central home prices are $112,500 - which is 22% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$112,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C+

The Central graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Central Elementary
R. C. Edwards Middle
Clemson Elementary
Chastain Road Elementary
Clemson Montessori School
High Schools (1) F
D. W. Daniel High
Pickens County Career And Technology Center
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  • Central has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Central crime rates are 36% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Central is 6% lower than the South Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Earl Anderson Park
      Twelve Mile Recreation Area
      Gateway Park
      Ashley Dearing Park
      Mountain View Park

      Entertainment

      Dupin Celebration Amphitheater
      Dr. Keith Connor Baseball Field
      Clemson Area African American Museum

      Food & Drink

      Pizza Pro
      Subway
      Hardee's
      Domino's
      Bojangles'
      Palmetto Spirits
      TCBY
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than South Carolina.
      Central
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 1,799, which are 36% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,799 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $31,233 which is 33% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $31,23344% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,97743% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      48% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $112,500 - which is 22% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $112,50039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69327% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      18%

      72% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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