Livability Score

55
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
Coffee Shop
The Hobbyist
Coffee Shop
Zada Jane's
Coffee Shop
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Undercurrent Coffee
Coffee Shop
Villani's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Central Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The People's Market - Elizabeth
Coffee Shop
Not Just Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Julia's Café & Books
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
IKEA Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Neighborhood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum
Rosedale House
Museum
Hart Witzen Gallery
Art Gallery
Skylark Social Club
Nightclub
AMF University Lanes
Bowling Alley
Windy O'Connor
Art Gallery
Black Market
Art Gallery
Dupp & Swat
Art Gallery
Ovens Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Goodyear Arts
Art Gallery
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Visulite Theatre
Theatre Arts
Halton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ward Stadium
Stadium
Levine Museum of the New South
Museum
The Light Factory
Art Gallery
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Discovery Place
Museum
Discovery Place IMAX
Cinema
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Bank of America Heritage Center
Museum
The Comedy Zone
Nightclub
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Company Store
Bar
Billy Jack’s Shack
Bar
Growler's Pourhouse
Bar
ABC Spirits
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Cocos Locos
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Brooks' Sandwich House
Fast Food
Free Range Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Southern strain brewing company
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whiskey Warehouse
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Pilot Brewing
Bar
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Legion Brewing
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Johnston YMCA
Community Centre
YVY Fitness
Gym
Determined Results Fitness Uptown
Gym
Dungeon Fitness Group
Gym
Time Out Youth Center
Community Centre
Fourth Ward Square Condomiums Clubhouse
Community Centre
Charlotte Fencing Academy
Gym
Iron Tribe Fitness
Gym
Grier Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Wildcat Center
Gym
Jack's
Gym
Fitness Connection Eastside
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
Giant Penny
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
International Supermarket
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
Lupitas Carniceria y Tortilleria
Butcher
Amelie's
Bakery
Atlantic Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Nova's Bakery
Bakery
US Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Healthy Home Market
Grocery Store
Wayne's Super Market
Grocery Store
Wentworth and Fenn
Bakery
Sunflour Baking Company
Bakery
Chop and Chisel
Health Food
Babe & Butcher
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Paso Super Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Shamrock Park
Park
Howie Acres Park
Park
North Charlotte Park
Park
Davis Flohr Park
Park
Methodist Home Park
Park
Charles Avenue Park
Park
Midwood Park
Park
Eastway Park
Park
Briar Creek Greenway
Park
Merry Oaks Elementary Neighborhood Park
Park
Briarwood Park
Park
Progress Park
Park
Kilborne Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Cordelia Park
Park
Derita Creek Park
Park
Julian Underwood Park
Park
Tryon Hills Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Little Peoples Park
Park
Sixteenth Street Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Sugaw Creek Park
Park
Devonshire Park
Park
Alexander Street Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Tip Top Daily Market
Convenience Store
Roses
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Emani Beauty Services
Beauty
Rickky's Fashion
Clothing
Xclusive Kutz
Hairdresser
Salon Royal
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
iBeauty210
Beauty
Tenneh's African Braiding Salon
Hairdresser
Segan Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dennis Mart
Convenience Store
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Beauty Supply
Beauty
Clusie Salon
Hairdresser
Gillespie Barber & Stylist
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
1-Stop Food Store
Convenience Store
Cheriz Boutique
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Stars Wireless
Electronics
El Potrero Western Wear
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lockwood (A+)

2. Elizabeth (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Druid Hills South (A+)

5. Wilmore (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in Plaza-Shamrock.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Sugar Creek
Transit Station
36th Street
Transit Station
The Plaza & Marguerite Ave
Bus Stop
Old Concord Road
Transit Station
Parkwood Ave & Umstead St
Bus Stop
25th Street
Transit Station
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Central Ave & Briar Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Charlotte
Transit Station
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Parkwood
Transit Station
Central & Norland
Bus Stop
Sunnyside Avenue
Transit Stop
Sunnyside Avenue
Transit Stop
Hawthorne & 8th
Transit Stop
Hawthorne & 8th
Transit Stop
7th Street & Caswell Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Hawthorne Ln.
Bus Stop
7th Street & Clement Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Clarice Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Laurel Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Clarice Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Laurel Avenue
Bus Stop
7th Street & Armory Drive
Bus Stop
7th Street & Bascom Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.5% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westover Hills (A+)

2. Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Capitol Drive (A+)

4. Biddleville (A+)

5. Collingwood (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Plaza-Shamrock is 105/100 - which is 12% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Druid Hills South (A+)

2. Starmount Forest (A+)

3. Oak Forest (A+)

4. Enderly Park (A+)

5. Boulevard Homes (A+)

crime F

Plaza-Shamrock crime rates are 11,189 per 100k, which is 356% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
8,772 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,417 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hembstead (A+)

2. Wessex Square (A+)

3. Providence Plantation (A+)

4. Sharon Woods (A+)

5. Governor's Square (A+)

employment C-

The median income in Plaza-Shamrock is $43,132 - which is 11% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$43,132 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Third Ward (A+)

2. Sardis Forest (A+)

3. Rain Tree (A+)

4. Seven Eagles (A+)

5. Whiteoak (A+)

health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Le's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station #15
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Atrium Health NorthPark
Clinic
Kidz Dental Central
Dentist
Le Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Priority Care
Doctor
Charlotte Fire Department Station 8
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Works
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Genesis Family Dentistry
Dentist
Novant Health Midtown Family Medicine
Clinic
Novant Health Child Development Center
Clinic
Hemby Children's Hospital
Hospital
Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
Hospital
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Hospital
Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital
Hospital
Charlotte Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
Hospital
American Family Care
Clinic
Charlotte Fire Station #42
Fire Station
Mecklenburg County Sherrif's
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing A-

Plaza-Shamrock home prices are $233,600 - which is 49% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$233,600 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools F

The Plaza-Shamrock graduation rate is 73% - which is 11% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Highland Mill Montessori
Sugar Creek Charter
Kipp Charlotte
Highland Renaissance Academy
Briarwood Elementary
Villa Heights Elementary
Uproar Leadership Academy
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
Merry Oaks International Academy
Hidden Valley Elementary
Windsor Park Elementary
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Veritas Community School Cfa
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Intellicor International Academy
Eastway Middle
Lincoln Heights Academy
Devonshire Elementary
Druid Hills Academy
Piedmont Ib Middle
Chantilly Montessori
Charlotte Learning Academy
Winterfield Elementary
High Schools (1) C-
Garinger High
Sugar Creek Charter
Elearning Academy
Military And Global Leadership Academy
Hawthorne High
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Intellicor International Academy
Lincoln Heights Academy
Charlotte Learning Academy
Commonwealth High
Charlotte Leadership Academy
Northside Christian Academy
Metro School
King'S Academy
Cato Middle College High
J T Williams Secondary Montessori
Hickory Grove Christian School
Performance Learning Center
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oxford Hunt (A+)

2. University City South (A+)

3. Providence Crossing (A+)

4. Providence Plantation (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

ratings C-

Plaza-Shamrock has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westchester (A+)

2. Cotswold (A+)

3. Oxford Hunt (A+)

4. Sardis Forest (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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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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