Plaza-Shamrock, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Plaza-Shamrock Area Facts

  • Plaza-Shamrock has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Plaza-Shamrock crime rates are 145% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Plaza-Shamrock is 2% lower than the Charlotte average
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Shamrock Park
      Howie Acres Park
      North Charlotte Park
      Davis Flohr Park
      Methodist Home Park
      Charles Avenue Park
      Midwood Park
      Eastway Park

      Entertainment

      Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
      Neighborhood Theatre
      Charlotte Museum of History
      Rosedale House
      Hart Witzen Gallery
      Skylark Social Club
      AMF University Lanes
      Windy O'Connor

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Bojangles'
      Company Store
      Billy Jack’s Shack
      Growler's Pourhouse
      ABC Spirits
      Popeyes
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Plaza-Shamrock? Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in Plaza-Shamrock.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Plaza-Shamrock? The cost of living in Plaza-Shamrock is 105/100 - which is 12% higher than North Carolina.
      Plaza-Shamrock
      105

      5% more 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 Plaza-Shamrock? Plaza-Shamrock crime rates are 11,189, which are 356% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      11,189 per 100k people

      391% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      391% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Plaza-Shamrock? The median income in Plaza-Shamrock is $43,132 which is 11% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $43,13222% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,4649% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Plaza-Shamrock 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 Plaza-Shamrock home prices? Plaza-Shamrock home prices are $233,600 - which is 49% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $233,60026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9243% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Plaza-Shamrock have good schools? The Plaza-Shamrock graduation rate is 73% - which is 11% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Plaza-Shamrock a good place to live? Plaza-Shamrock has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      2 total surveys

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