Livability Score

69
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) C-
Tea Fusion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ninteys Ice Cream and Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cone Cafe
Coffee Shop
IKEA Café
Coffee Shop
iJava
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BACHI
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
PNC Music Pavilion
Attraction
Regal Starlight - Charlotte
Cinema
Ward Stadium
Stadium
Hodges Family Farm
Attraction
AMF University Lanes
Bowling Alley
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Attraction
Hendick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop
Museum
Food and Drink (4) A+
Golden Krust
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Ninety's
Sweets
Fruiti Cup
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Armored Cow Brewing Co.
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Life Time
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lupitas Carniceria y Tortilleria
Butcher
Parks (4) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Toby Creek Greenway
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Barton Creek Greenway
Park
Vinca Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Newell Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kirk Farm Fields
Park
Hexaball
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Doby Creek Tributary Greenway
Park
Mallard Creek Greenway
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Back Creek Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Big Lots
Department Store
Brownlee Jewelers
Fashion
Giant
Bicycle
Rooms To Go
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Marathon
Convenience Store
Gabe's
Clothing
Bargain Hunt
Discount Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Modern Cut
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
The Cutting Room
Hairdresser
Kritical Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Shoe Dept.
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in University City South.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
JW Clay Boulevard/UNC Charlotte
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University City @ Town Center Plaza
Bus Stop
UNC Charlotte–Main
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
McCullough
Transit Station
University City Boulevard
Transit Station
Tryon St & Periwinkle Hill
Bus Stop
CATS Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Tom Hunter
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Old Concord Road
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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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 University City South is 103/100 - which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
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

University City South crime rates are 7,591 per 100k, which is 207% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
6,460 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,131 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 F

The median income in University City South is $27,156 - which is 44% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$27,156 F
Unemployment Rate
7.2% F
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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 A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Carolinas HealthCare System University
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 27
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Winning Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station
Charlotte Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
LandMark Dentistry - Mallard Creek
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 34
Fire Station
Fire Station 36
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Primary Care Physician
Doctor
FASTMED URGENT CARE
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station 22
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Atrium Health NorthPark
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more University City South health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing C+

University City South home prices are $213,300 - which is 36% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$213,300 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
75% A+
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio) F
See more University City South housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools A+

The University City South graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
81% A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
United Community School
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Newell Elementary
Corvian Community School
James Martin Middle
University Meadows Elementary
Back Creek Christian Academy
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary
Morehead Stem Academy
Queen City Stem School
Joseph W Grier Academy
Northside Christian Academy
Mallard Creek Elementary
Bradford Preparatory School
Stoney Creek Elementary
Northridge Middle
King'S Academy
Uproar Leadership Academy
Hidden Valley Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr Middle
A.C.E. Academy
Briarwood Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
Charlotte Engineering Early College-Uncc
Charlotte Teacher Early College
Vance High
Back Creek Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy
Cato Middle College High
Bradford Preparatory School
King'S Academy
Performance Learning Center
See more University City South education data

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 B-

University City South has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B-
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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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University City South Area Facts

  • University City South has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • University City South crime rates are 84% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in University City South is 5% lower than the Charlotte average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University City South? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Toby Creek Greenway
      Unknown Name
      Barton Creek Greenway
      Vinca Park
      Unknown Name
      Newell Community Park

      Entertainment

      PNC Music Pavilion
      Regal Starlight - Charlotte
      Ward Stadium
      Hodges Family Farm
      AMF University Lanes
      Reedy Creek Nature Center
      Hendick Motorsports Museum and Team Shop

      Food & Drink

      Golden Krust
      Qdoba
      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Dave's Hot Chicken
      Jimmy John's
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University City South? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in University City South.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      19%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University City South? The cost of living in University City South is 103/100 - which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
      University City South
      103

      3% 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 University City South? University City South crime rates are 7,591, which are 207% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,591 per 100k people

      227% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      227% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University City South? The median income in University City South is $27,156 which is 44% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $27,15651% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $11,25462% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University City 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

      C+ Housing

      What are University City South home prices? University City South home prices are $213,300 - which is 36% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $213,30015% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9253% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University City South have good schools? The University City South graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      69% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is University City South a good place to live? University City South has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      1 total surveys

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