Livability Score

76
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Riverside Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brew Next Door
Coffee Shop
Mitch's Downtown Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Colada Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Press & Grind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wells Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Circle House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sip Java
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Press and Grind
Coffee Shop
Good Luck Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bean to Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JB&C Juice Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Harvest & Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cucina & Company
Coffee Shop
Cafe Siena
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
H2O Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Autonation IMAX
Cinema
Museum of Discovery and Science
Museum
America's Backyard
Nightclub
Sway
Nightclub
Revolution Live
Nightclub
Las Olas Boulevard
Attraction
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Museum
Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale
Cinema
Vibe
Nightclub
Bateau
Attraction
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Museum
Old Dillard Museum
Museum
Historic Stranahan House Museum
Museum
Ernesto Maranje Art & Design
Art Gallery
Madeline Denaro Studio and Gallery
Art Gallery
The Art Bloc
Art Gallery
MAC Art Galleries
Art Gallery
Parker Playhouse
Theatre Arts
War Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Brian Piccolo Stadium
Stadium
ArtServe Gallery
Theatre Arts
PRINCESS CRUISES
Attraction
The Classic Gateway Theater
Cinema
Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal
Attraction
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (2) A-
Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill
Bar
Marty's Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Club Euro
Bar
Chinese Food Truck
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
O Lounge
Bar
Yolo
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Yogurt ur way
Sweets
Henry's Sandwich Station
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap
Bar
Chops + Hops
Bar
The Brass Tap
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Brooklyn Italian Ice
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Balcony
Bar
Invasive Species Brewing
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Building 10
Gym
LA Lee YMCA
Gym
Holiday Park Activity Center
Community Centre
Coral Cliffs Rock Climbing
Gym
Iglesia adventista hispana
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Whole Foods
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Sunshine Bakery
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Plaza
Grocery Store
Ideal Food Basket
Grocery Store
Pet Supermarket
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Croissan'Time
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ivory's
Grocery Store
The Blue Store
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Lewis Landing Park
Park
Cooley's Landing Park
Park
Sara Horn Greenway
Park
Tarpon Cove Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Florence C Hardy Park
Park
Riverwalk Linear Park Area 1
Park
Riverwalk North
Park
Tarpon River Park
Park
Science Park
Park
Bubier Park
Park
Riverwalk South
Park
Coontie Hatchee Landing
Park
Sailboat Bend Preserve Park
Park
Sailboat Bend Preserve Park
Park
Townsend Park
Park
Stranahan Park
Park
Riverwalk North
Park
Smoker Family Park
Park
Croissant Park
Park
Frances L. Abreu Place
Park
Hortt Park
Park
North Fork Riverfront Park
Park
Virginia S. Young Park
Park
Sistrunk Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Bashful Daisy Florist
Florist
AT&T
Electronics
The Archives
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Form Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Neptune Cigar Superstore
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Best Buy Mobile
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Harbor Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
Dresses For Less
Clothing
Forget Something Gift Shop
Gift Shop
His and Her Kloset
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Nails Spa BK
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Progresso Village (A+)

2. Lake Ridge (A+)

3. Victoria Park (A+)

4. City View Townhome (A+)

5. Poinsettia Heights (A+)

commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Tarpon River.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
D1
Bus Stop
C1
Bus Stop
B1
Bus Stop
D2
Bus Stop
C2
Bus Stop
A1
Bus Stop
B2
Bus Stop
D3
Bus Stop
A2
Bus Stop
C3
Bus Stop
B3
Bus Stop
A3
Bus Stop
D4
Bus Stop
C4
Bus Stop
B4
Bus Stop
D5
Bus Stop
A4
Bus Stop
C5
Bus Stop
Fort Lauderdale
Transit Station
B5
Bus Stop
D6
Bus Stop
A5
Bus Stop
C6
Bus Stop
B6
Bus Stop
A6
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Dorsey-Riverbend (A+)

2. City View Townhome (A+)

3. Melrose Manors (A+)

4. Poinciana Park (A+)

5. Central Beach Alliance (A+)

cost of living D

The cost of living in Tarpon River is 132/100 - which is 35% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Home Beautiful Park (A+)

2. Lauderdale West (A+)

3. Durrs Homeowners (A+)

4. Dillard Park (A+)

5. Dorsey-Riverbend (A+)

crime A

Tarpon River crime rates are 858 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Florida
Property Crime
720 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Beverly Heights (A+)

2. Birch Park (A+)

3. Central Beach Alliance (A+)

4. Colee Hammock (A+)

5. Coral Ridge (A+)

employment B

The median income in Tarpon River is $68,617 - which is 40% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$68,617 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Palm-Aire Village (A+)

2. Croissant Park (A+)

3. Sailboat Bend (A+)

4. Galt Mile (A+)

5. Shady Banks (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Retirement
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Stations 2 and 8
Fire Station
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Police
Comprehensive Care Center
Clinic
Broward Health
Clinic
South Florida Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Broward Health Medical Center
Hospital
Sage Dental
Dentist
Kindred Hospital - Fort Lauderdale
Hospital
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 47
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 46
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 46
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Central Broward Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 49
Fire Station
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bal Harbour (A+)

2. Colee Hammock (A+)

3. Imperial Point (A+)

4. Laudergate Isles (A+)

5. Poinsettia Heights (A+)

housing A-

Tarpon River home prices are $416,425 - which is 150% higher than Florida
Home Price
$416,425 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Melrose Manors (A+)

2. Flamingo Park (A+)

3. Edgewood (A+)

4. Lauderdale Beach (A+)

5. Croissant Park (A+)

schools A+

The Tarpon River graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Trinity Lutheran Academy -Ftl
Trinity Lutheran Academy
South Florida International Charter School
Jack And Jill Children'S Center
Charter School Of Excellence 2
Charter School Of Excellence
Northstar Academy Of Hillsborough County West
Northstar Academy Of Hillsborough County East
Bethany Christian School
Walker Elementary School (Magnet)
North Fork Elementary School
Croissant Park Elementary School
Gospel Arena Christian Academy
South Florida Montessori Academy
St Anthony Catholic School
S.O.U.L. Christian Academy Inc.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Harbordale Elementary School
Broward Detention Center
Happyland Day School
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Riverland Elementary School
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Refine Christian Learning Private School
Sunland Park Academy
High Schools (0) F
South Florida International Charter School
Stranahan High School
Gospel Arena Christian Academy
Inspirations Academy
S.O.U.L. Christian Academy Inc.
Broward Detention Center
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Sunrise High School
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Refine Christian Learning Private School
Seagull School
Jacklyn Academy
Suned High Of South Broward
Melrose High
St Thomas Aquinas High School
Edith Robinson Christian Academy
Amikids Of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Dillard 6-12
Hope For The Future Christian Academy
Fort Lauderdale High School
Hospital Homebound Services
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
North Broward Christian School
Wingate Oaks Center
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Coral Ridge (A+)

2. City View Townhome (A+)

3. Victoria Park (A+)

4. North Golf Estates (A+)

5. Laudergate Isles (A+)

ratings B+

Tarpon River has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Imperial Point (A+)

2. Palm-Aire Village (A+)

3. Dolphin Isles (A+)

4. Las Olas Isles (A+)

5. Galt Mile (A+)

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Tarpon River Area Facts

  • Tarpon River has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Tarpon River crime rates are 12% lower than the Fort Lauderdale average
  • Cost of living in Tarpon River is 6% higher than the Fort Lauderdale average

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I'm New Here! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 19, 2020) I'm moving in next month but very familiar with the area, just not familiar with living here. I'll post an update when I have more to share. I'm wondering how safe it is to walk around here. I won't be walking at night but was curious about anything to look out for. I get the ...Read More feeling that this neighborhood is on the cusp of some exciting new developments. I'd love to see a couple of more little cafes, coffee shops and businesses (other than bail bonds). :) Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lewis Landing Park
      Cooley's Landing Park
      Sara Horn Greenway
      Tarpon Cove Park
      Riverside Park
      Florence C Hardy Park
      Riverwalk Linear Park Area 1
      Riverwalk North

      Entertainment

      Autonation IMAX
      Museum of Discovery and Science
      America's Backyard
      Sway
      Revolution Live
      Las Olas Boulevard
      NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
      Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale

      Food & Drink

      Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill
      Marty's Bar & Grill
      Burger King
      Club Euro
      Chinese Food Truck
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Sarpino's Pizzeria

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Tarpon River? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Tarpon River.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Tarpon River? The cost of living in Tarpon River is 132/100 - which is 35% higher than Florida.
      Tarpon River
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Fort Lauderdale
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Tarpon River? Tarpon River crime rates are 858, which are 53% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      858 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 117

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Tarpon River? The median income in Tarpon River is $68,617 which is 40% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $68,61724% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,67660% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Tarpon River a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Holy Cross Hospital
      Broward Health Imperial Point
      Broward Health Medical Center
      Kindred Hospital - Fort Lauderdale

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Publix
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Tarpon River home prices? Tarpon River home prices are $416,425 - which is 150% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $416,425125% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33040% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Tarpon River have good schools? The Tarpon River graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Tarpon River a good place to live? Tarpon River has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      3 total surveys

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