Livability Score

66
/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
Two Dollar Radio Headquarters
Coffee Shop
Fox in the Snow
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Kolache Republic
Coffee Shop
Stauf's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Lifestyle Café
Coffee Shop
Red Velvet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Upper Cup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Winans Chocolates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brioso
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Plantain Café
Coffee Shop
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Cafe Phenix
Coffee Shop
Rio Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
One Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Archive Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Outside the Lines
Theatre Arts
Victory's
Nightclub
Shadowbox Live
Nightclub
South Drive-In Theater
Cinema
Hawk Galleries
Theatre Arts
Hawk Galleries
Art Gallery
Kelton House Museum
Museum
Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Museum
Southern Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Bluestone
Theatre Arts
Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Drexel Theatre
Cinema
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Theatre Arts
Columbus Bicentennial Pavillion
Theatre Arts
Bernlohr Stadium
Stadium
Ohio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Columbus Museum of Art
Museum
OSU Urban Arts Space
Theatre Arts
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
Theatre Arts
Capitol Theatre - Riffe Center
Theatre Arts
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400 West Rich Arts Incubator
Theatre Arts
COSI
Museum
400 W Rich
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (14) D-
Subway
Fast Food
The Toolbox Saloon
Bar
Rally's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beer Dock
Alcohol
H. Johnson BBQ
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Highball Tavern
Bar
Gales Pub
Bar
Eight & Sand Tavern and Refuge
Bar
Southbend Tavern
Bar
HoneyBee Drive Thru
Alcohol
Dan's Drive In
Fast Food
Double D's Pub
Bar
Village Coney
Fast Food
Cavan Irish Pub
Bar
Wild Ohio Brewing Co
Beverages
Papa John's
Fast Food
Buckeye Donuts
Fast Food
Boscoe's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Brown Bag Delicatessen
Fast Food
Jimmyluka's Bar & Deli
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Reeb Avenue Center
Community Centre
Community Grounds
Community Centre
Wanderlust Studio
Gym
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Community Centre
Give Yoga
Gym
The Fitness Loft
Gym
The Butcher Shop Fitness
Gym
Boss Fitness
Gym
Central Community House
Community Centre
Studio 543 Yoga Inferno
Gym
iResolve Fitness
Gym
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Community Centre
Merelli Yoga
Gym
Seven Studios
Gym
Olde Towne Fitness
Gym
Shape Fitness Grant Ave
Gym
Arena District Fitness
Gym
Barnett Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Jeffrey Park Community Room
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Bake Me Happy
Bakery
Food for All People
Grocery Store
Little's Village IGA
Grocery Store
Kolache Republic
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meat Packers Outlet
Butcher
Kroger
Grocery Store
Market District Express
Grocery Store
Cherbourg Bakery
Bakery
Macelleria East Side Butchery
Butcher
The Hills Market Downtown
Grocery Store
Bangkok Grocery & Gift
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
K&M Market
Grocery Store
Brezel
Bakery
Black Radish Creamery
Cheese
Omega Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Penny's Meats
Butcher
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
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Barack Park
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Lincoln Park
Park
Smith Road School Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
Karns Park
Park
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Playground
Southside Settlement Heritage Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
Walker Park
Park
Millbrook Park
Park
Deshler Park
Park
Southeast Lions Park
Park
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Playground
Moeller Park
Park
Southwood Mileusnich Park
Park
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Playground
Roosevelt Park
Park
Shops (17) A-
Certified
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Brother's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Schreiner Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
The Smokers Outlet
Convenience Store
Parsons Express
Convenience Store
Bushman's Food Market
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Kicks&Kuts
Hairdresser
Connie's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Certified
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Bikes for All People
Bicycle
George's Stylist Salon
Hairdresser
The Cakehound
Pets
Rock'n Robins Hair Nest
Hairdresser
Parson's One Stop Drive-Thru
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Upper Arlington (A+)

2. West Columbus Interim (A+)

3. Olentangy River Road (A+)

4. Milo Grogan (A-)

5. North Linden (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in South Side.
Public Transit Stops (73)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
7.7% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Linden (A+)

2. Greater Hilltop (A+)

3. Victorican Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. South Alum Creek (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Side is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Alum Creek (A+)

2. Westland (A+)

3. Brice-Tussing (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Northland (A+)

crime F

South Side crime rates are 5,320 per 100k, which is 156% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,711 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
608 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bexley (A-)

2. Brewery (A-)

3. Clintonville (A-)

4. Downtown (A-)

5. Harrison West (A-)

employment F

The median income in South Side is $33,791 - which is 33% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$33,791 F
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Worthington (A+)

3. Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord (A+)

4. Brewery (A+)

5. Italian Village (A+)

health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Old Columbus Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Columbus Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Parsons Avenue Medical Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southeast Healthcare
Doctor
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Clinic
Mount Carmel Health Station
Doctor
Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South
Hospital
Merion Village Dental
Dentist
Capital City Dental
Dentist
US Dental and Medical Care
Dentist
Debra S. Hurtt
Dentist
Columbus Fire Station 15
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hospital
Columbus Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Columbus Fire Station 22
Fire Station
German Village Chiropractors
Doctor
East Central Health Center
Clinic
Neighborhood Policing Center
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Nationwide Children's Close To Home Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Brewery (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Harrison West (A+)

4. Italian Village (A+)

5. Southside (A+)

housing A-

South Side home prices are $75,823 - which is 43% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$75,823 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. Bexley (A+)

5. Franklinton (A+)

schools F

The South Side graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Southwood Elementary School
Moler Elementary School
Summit Academy Community School-Columbus
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus
St Pauls Lutheran School
Siebert Elementary School
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
Watkins Elementary School
South Scioto Academy
Buckeye Preparatory Academy
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Livingston Elementary School
Buckeye Middle School
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
South Columbus Preparatory Academy
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
United Preparatory Academy East
Columbus Collegiate Academy
St Vincent Family Centers Elementary
Special Education Center
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Metro Institute Of Technology
Gloria S Friend Christian Academy
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
High Schools (1) F
South High School
Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus
Marion-Franklin High School
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus
Special Education Center
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Columbus Downtown High School
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Brookwood Academy
East High School
St Charles Preparatory School
Flex High School
Electronic Classroom Of Tomorrow
Columbus School For Girls
Bexley High School
Bishop Hartley High School
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic Hs
Fort Hayes Career Center
Mason Run High School
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Central High School
Capital High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. McKinley Avenue Corridor (A+)

4. Northwest (A)

5. Weinland Park (A)

ratings D+

South Side has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Worthington (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Southside (A+)

4. Westland (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Barack Park
      Unknown Name
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      Lincoln Park
      Smith Road School Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      The Archive Gallery
      Art Outside the Lines
      Victory's
      Shadowbox Live
      South Drive-In Theater
      Hawk Galleries
      Hawk Galleries
      Kelton House Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      The Toolbox Saloon
      Rally's
      McDonald's
      Beer Dock
      H. Johnson BBQ
      WingStreet
      Highball Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Side? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in South Side.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Side? The cost of living in South Side is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Ohio.
      South Side
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Side? South Side crime rates are 5,320, which are 156% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,320 per 100k people

      129% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      129% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South Side? The median income in South Side is $33,791 which is 33% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $33,79139% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,57038% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Side a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      A- Housing

      What are South Side home prices? South Side home prices are $75,823 - which is 43% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $75,82359% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72024% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Side have good schools? The South Side graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      41% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is South Side a good place to live? South Side has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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