Firestone-Garden Park, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Firestone-Garden Park Area Facts

  • Firestone-Garden Park has a Livability Score of 47/100, which is considered poor
  • Firestone-Garden Park crime rates are 49% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Firestone-Garden Park is 14% lower than the Charlotte average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Firestone-Garden Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Firestone Park
      Fred Alexander Park
      Friendship Sportsplex
      West Charlotte Park
      McIntyre Historic Site
      Solomons Park
      Hornets Nest Park
      L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Kings Stadium
      Jack Martin Stadium
      Cardinals Stadium
      Irwin Belk Complex
      Dupp & Swat
      Black Market
      Windy O'Connor
      Ray's Splash Planet

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Jack in the Box
      Cook Out
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Pit Road Bar & Grill
      Subway

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Firestone-Garden Park? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Firestone-Garden Park.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Firestone-Garden Park? The cost of living in Firestone-Garden Park is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Firestone-Garden Park
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Firestone-Garden Park? Firestone-Garden Park crime rates are 6,810, which are 177% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,810 per 100k people

      199% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      199% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Firestone-Garden Park? The median income in Firestone-Garden Park is $37,719 which is 22% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $37,71932% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,10529% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Firestone-Garden Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Firestone-Garden Park home prices? Firestone-Garden Park home prices are $113,867 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $113,86738% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06412% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Firestone-Garden Park have good schools? The Firestone-Garden Park graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher 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 Firestone-Garden Park a good place to live? Firestone-Garden Park has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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