Livability Score

77
/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 (6) F
Lorraine's Coffee House & Music
Coffee Shop
Raleigh Business Center
Coffee Shop
The Muse Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Full Bloom Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Garner Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Regal White Oak Stadium 14
Cinema
Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (42) F
Shotmakers Sports Bar and Billiards
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Carolina Fish Fry
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Mojo's Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (7) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Carli C's
Grocery Store
International Food
Grocery Store
Ford's Produce Garage
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
South Garner Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jaycee Park of Garner
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Aversboro Road Baptist Church
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
White Deer Park
Park
White Deer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jackie Johns Sr. Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Thompson Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Garner Baseball Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Avery Street Recreation Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (87) A-
K Webb
Convenience Store
Vanity Salon and Color Bar
Beauty
Kennedy & Grace
Clothing
WingSwept
Electronics
Nails & Tan
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
MyEyeDr
Optician
Golden Touch Salon
Beauty
Spejos Salon
Beauty
Elvia's Salon & Boutik
Beauty
Han-Dee Hugo
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Family Dollar
Discount Store
All In One Seamstress
Clothing
Royal Presentation Hair-Beauty
Beauty
New York Bride & Groom
Clothing
Forest Hills Florist
Florist
Unknown Name
Mall
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Your Time Hair Care Salon
Hairdresser
Beauty Essence
Beauty
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Hudson's Hardware & Outdoor Equipment
Home Improvement
Diamond Cutz
Hairdresser
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garner.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations A+
Aversboro Rd at Poole Dr (SB)
Bus Stop
Aversboro Rd at Poole Dr (NB)
Bus Stop
Poole Dr at Aversboro Rd (Garner Family Practice)
Bus Stop
Aversboro Rd at Lakeside Dr
Bus Stop
Aversboro Rd at Claymore Dr
Bus Stop
Aversboro Rd at Claymore Dr (Aversboro Elementary)
Bus Stop
Heather Park Dr at Southerby Bluffs Ct
Bus Stop
Heather Park Dr at Gulley Glen Dr
Bus Stop
Aversboro Rd at Brooks Ave
Bus Stop
Timber Dr at Aversboro Rd (Aldi)
Bus Stop
Timber Dr at Aversboro Rd
Bus Stop
7th Ave at Garner Town Hall (SB)
Bus Stop
7th Ave at Garner Town Hall (NB)
Bus Stop
7th Ave at Forest Hills Dr (SB)
Bus Stop
7th Ave at Forest Hill Ave (NB)
Bus Stop
Vandora Springs Rd at Beichler Rd
Bus Stop
Vandora Springs Rd at Beichler Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Timber Dr at Benson Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Timber Dr at Benson Rd (Timber Crossings)
Bus Stop
Vandora Springs Rd at Garner Rd
Bus Stop
Timber Dr at Benson Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Garner Rd at Vandora Springs Rd
Bus Stop
Garner Rd at Creech Rd (Garner Recreational Park)
Bus Stop
Garner Rd at Yeargan Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Garner Rd at Yeargan Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Garner 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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crime F

Garner crime rates are 3,929 per 100k, which is 59% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,472 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
457 crimes per 100k D-
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employment B

The median income in Garner is $67,571 - which is 40% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$67,571 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Garner Family Practice
Doctor
Garner Police Department
Police
Bridges Family Life Center
Doctor
Samaritan Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry
Dentist
WakeMed Garner Urgent Care
Clinic
WakeMed Garner Healthplex
Clinic
Atlantic Family Dental
Dentist
Red Carpet Dental Ceramics
Dentist
UNC Urgent Care at Garner
Clinic
Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose & Throat
Doctor
Med Mart Urgent Care
Clinic
Garner Internal Medicine
Doctor
George L. Adams, MD, MHS, FACC
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Venet Family Dentistry
Dentist
Raleigh Pediatric Associates
Doctor
Raleigh Fire Station Number 10
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Garner home prices are $214,400 - which is 36% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$214,400 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Garner graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (15) D-
Vandora Springs Elementary
Aversboro Elementary
Timber Drive Elementary
North Garner Middle
Creech Road Elementary
Smith Elementary
East Garner Middle
East Garner Elementary
Rand Road Elementary
Wake Christian Academy
Bryan Road Elementary
Pave Southeast Raleigh Charter
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
South Garner High
Strategic Academy
Vance Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Wake Christian Academy
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Garner High
Strategic Academy
Southeast Raleigh High
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ratings B

Garner has an overall rating of 72% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes B+
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Garner Area Facts

  • Garner has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garner crime rates are 59% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Garner is 12% higher than the North Carolina average

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Garner, NC 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) After living in Raleigh for several years, I decided to move to Garner, NC. about 30 minutes outside the capital. The small town life has an appeal for me. The weather is moderate most of the year, but it can be humid in the summer. The cost of living is lower than Raleigh and th ...Read More e crime rate is only slightly lower. Education could use some improvement, as I am near retirement that does not affect me directly. Good shopping is available in the area, as well as being very convenient.

I enjoy cycling and love the Neuse River Trail. On good weather days, I will bike up to 10 miles. We have family picnic outings at White Deer Park Nature Center, as the grandkids like the nature center. I also enjoy doing a little fishing at Lake Benson Park and occasionally do some boating. When I want a bite out, Angie's Restaurant features good home cooking at a reasonable price. I plan on retiring here. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      South Garner Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Jaycee Park of Garner
      Unknown Name
      Aversboro Road Baptist Church
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Garner Performing Arts Center
      Unknown Name
      Regal White Oak Stadium 14
      Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      Shotmakers Sports Bar and Billiards
      Arby's
      Subway
      The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garner? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garner.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

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

      5% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garner? Garner crime rates are 3,929, which are 59% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,929 per 100k people

      69% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      69% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Garner? The median income in Garner is $67,571 which is 40% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $67,57122% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,23615% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Garner Internal Medicine
      Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose & Throat
      Raleigh Pediatric Associates
      Garner Family Practice
      Bridges Family Life Center
      George L. Adams, MD, MHS, FACC

      A+ Housing

      What are Garner home prices? Garner home prices are $214,400 - which is 36% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $214,40016% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,21828% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Garner have good schools? The Garner graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Garner a good place to live? Garner has an overall rating of 72% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      10 total surveys

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