Livability Score

56
/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 (9) A+
iCafe
Coffee Shop
Tin Cup
Coffee Shop
Inclusion Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Connection Cafe
Coffee Shop
White Rhino Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jay Jay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yến’s
Coffee Shop
N’Joy
Coffee Shop
Boiling King Crab
Coffee Shop
ABC Seafood
Coffee Shop
Cafe 360
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Arlington Museum of Art
Museum
Levitt Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Mainstage Theatre
Theatre Arts
Brazos Park
Theatre Arts
Irons Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Texas Hall
Theatre Arts
Texas State Museum of History
Museum
Maverick Stadium
Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Attraction
Studio Movie Grill
Cinema
Choctaw Stadium
Stadium
Choctaw Stadium
Stadium
Legends of the Game Baseball Museum
Museum
Esports Stadium Arlington
Attraction
Dive Bomber
Attraction
Das Stuka
Attraction
Geronimo
Attraction
Surf Rider
Attraction
Splashwater Beach
Attraction
Mega Wedgie
Attraction
Wahoo Racer
Attraction
Seawolf
Attraction
Racing Rapids
Attraction
Blue Raider
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) A-
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Shipley's Do-Nuts
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (3) B
Christian Campus Center
Community Centre
Baptist Student Ministry
Community Centre
Arlington Tennis Center - University of Texas
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
TexasFITT
Gym
Trung Tâm Sinh Hoạt Giáo Xứ Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Ann's Natural Grocery and Nutrition
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 2686
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
El Rancho Supermercado
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
New Market
Grocery Store
Karen
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Elrod's Cost Plus Foods
Grocery Store
Southwest Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Town Talk Foods
Grocery Store
Fiesta Mart
Grocery Store
Bến Thành Central Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 3658
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
George Stevens Park
Park
Knapp Heritage Park
Park
Gene Allen Park
Park
Pirie Park
Park
Founders Plaza
Park
Founders Plaza
Park
Brazos Park
Park
The Green at College Park
Park
Doug Russell Park
Park
College Hill Park
Park
Senter Park
Park
Maverick Stadium - University of Texas Arlington
Park
Julia Burgen Linear Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Allan Saxe Field
Park
Fielder Park
Park
Dr. Robert Cluck Linear Park
Park
Richard Greene Linear Park
Park
Randol Mill Park
Park
O.S. Gray Natural Area
Park
Parkway Central Park
Park
Gibbins Park
Park
Richard Greene Linear Park
Park
Valley View Park
Park
Howard "Gumpy" Moore Park
Park
Shops (11) D-
UTA Bookstore
Books
The Market
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Wild West Comics and Games
Books
Stanza Textbooks
Books
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Ross
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Gas Pipe
Gift Shop
Gap
Clothing
Olivia’s Hair Salon
Hairdresser
The Barbers Lounge
Hairdresser
International Food Land
Convenience Store
Knockouts
Hairdresser
Whip In
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Make it Happen Floors
Interior Decoration
Nail Care
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Salon Ensenada
Hairdresser
Design Center
Interior Decoration
Computer Service Center
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Central.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Hurricane Harbor
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Central is 96/100 - which is 4% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Central crime rates are 6,441 per 100k, which is 136% higher than Texas
Property Crime
4,980 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,461 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Central is $41,113 - which is 25% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$41,113
F
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Arlington Police Department
Police
Arlington Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
Hospital
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Hospital
UTA Police Sub-Station
Police
Health Center
Clinic
Millwood Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monarch Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nextgen Pain & Injury Clinic
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Dentistry of Arlington
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Healthcare Associates
Clinic
Mi Doctor
Doctor
Expedian Urgent Care
Clinic
A Smile Above
Dentist
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arlington Dental Clinic
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Texas Clnic
Clinic
Nova Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Central home prices are $128,731 - which is 10% lower than Texas
Home Price
$128,731
F
Home Appreciation Rate
40%
A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools D

The Central graduation rate is 74% - which is 5% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D
Elementary Schools (11) B-
Speer El
Jean Massieu Academy
Webb El
Wimbish World Language Academy
Wimbish El
Uplift Summit International Middle
Ameen People Montessori
St Maria Goretti Catholic School
Uplift Summit International Pri
Park Row Christian Academy
Newman International Academy At Grace
Swift El
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
Crow El
Pope El
South Davis El
Berry El
Blanton El
Pantego Christian Academy - Arlington Campus
Butler El
Turning Point Alter J H
Newman International Academy Of Arlington
Center
Hill El
Peach El
High Schools (2) F
Jean Massieu Academy
Uplift Summit International H S
Arlington H S
Lamar H S
Pantego Christian Academy - Arlington Campus
Turning Point Secondary School
Newman International Academy Of Arlington
Texas Leadership Of Arlington
Flint Academy
Sam Houston H S
Texas Success Academy
St Ignatius College Prep
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ratings F

Central has an overall rating of 26% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Central Area Facts

  • Central has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Central crime rates are 107% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Central is 8% lower than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      George Stevens Park
      Knapp Heritage Park
      Gene Allen Park
      Pirie Park
      Founders Plaza
      Founders Plaza
      Brazos Park
      The Green at College Park

      Entertainment

      Arlington Museum of Art
      Levitt Pavilion
      Mainstage Theatre
      Brazos Park
      Irons Recital Hall
      Texas Hall
      Texas State Museum of History
      Maverick Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Subway
      KFC
      Long John Silver's
      Subway
      Panda Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
      Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
      Millwood Hospital
      USMD Hospital at Arlington
      Medical City Arlington
      Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
      Greenhouse Outpatient Treatment Facility
      Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Savon Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Rainbow Children's Clinic
      Family Healthcare
      Mi Doctor
      Wee-Tots Pediatrics