Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Idlewild South Area Facts

  • Idlewild South has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Idlewild South crime rates are equal to the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Idlewild South is 9% lower than the Charlotte average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mason Wallace Park
      Cedarwood Park
      McAlpine Creek Park
      Albemarle Road Park
      Reddman Park
      Ildewild Road Park
      James Boyce Park
      Sheffield Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Chris Hertel Stage
      Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte
      Overcash Stadium
      Founders Field
      Guy Field
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Ovens Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Fusion Lounge
      Domino's
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Bojangles'
      McDonald's
      The Crazy Horse
      Cook Out

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Idlewild South? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Idlewild South.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% 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 Idlewild South? The cost of living in Idlewild South is 98/100 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
      Idlewild South
      98

      2% 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 Idlewild South? Idlewild South crime rates are 4,542, which are 85% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,542 per 100k people

      99% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      99% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Idlewild South? The median income in Idlewild South is $53,147 which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $53,1474% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,31235% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      78% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Idlewild South a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Idlewild South home prices? Idlewild South home prices are $148,620 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $148,62020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17924% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      F Schools

      Does Idlewild South have good schools? The Idlewild South graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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