Livability Score

56
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Jackson Zoological Park
Zoo
Russell C Davis Planetarium
Museum
International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Museum
Mississippi Museum of Art
Museum
Arts Center of Mississippi
Museum
Thalia Mara Hall
Theatre Arts
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Old Capitol Museum
Museum
Medgar and Myrlie Evers House
Museum
Mississippi Museum of Civil Rights
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway Lounge (historic)
Bar
Historic Subway Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
One Block East
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Boxers Rebellion
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Grocery Depot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Alta Woods Park
Park
Hughes Field
Park
Claibourne Park
Park
Jayne Avenue Park
Park
College Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
MARL DOG PARK
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Livingston Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Battlefield Park
Park
Sykes Park
Park
Sykes Park
Park
Poindexter Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Woods Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Metrocenter Mall
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. State Capitol (D-)

2. Farish Street Historic District (F)

3. East Brooke (F)

4. Greater Belhaven (F)

5. Sunnyside (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in West Central Jackson.
Public Transit Stops (32)
Stops & Stations A+
Jr Lynch & Highland
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd & Scanlon Dr
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd @ E Center
Bus Stop
Wilson Blvd. & Hinds Cc
Bus Stop
Jr Lynch & Hwy 80
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd & Flowers Dr
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd & Elms Court
Bus Stop
Hwy 80 & Dewey St
Bus Stop
Hwy 80 @ Hinds Behavioral Health
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd. & Ridgeway Apts.
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd @ South Down Arms
Bus Stop
Wilson Blvd. & National Guard Armory
Bus Stop
Hospital Dr @ Metro Pharmacy
Bus Stop
Hospital Dr. @ Metro Pharmacy
Bus Stop
Shady Lane Dr & Raymond Rd
Bus Stop
Shady Ln. Dr. & Raymond Rd.
Bus Stop
Hospital Dr @ Merit Health Center
Bus Stop
Hospital Dr. @ Merit Health Center
Bus Stop
Metrocenter Mall @ City Of Jackson Offices
Bus Stop
Hwy 80/Captin D's
Bus Stop
Hwy 80 &/Country Fisherman
Bus Stop
Mcdowell & Raymond Rd.
Bus Stop
Raymond Rd / McDowell Rd
Bus Stop
Hwy 80/Jackson Hotel
Bus Stop
Shady Lane & Anna Lisa Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Country Club Place (A+)

2. Washington Addition (A+)

3. Poindexter Park (A+)

4. Larchmont (A+)

5. Hibernia Hill (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Central Jackson is 80/100 - which is 4% lower than Mississippi.
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. Bellevue Oaks (A+)

2. Greater Belhaven (A+)

3. Fonderen-Cherokee Heights (A+)

4. Lakeover (A+)

5. Northlake (A+)

crime F

West Central Jackson crime rates are 4,269 per 100k, which is 114% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
3,744 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
525 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. East Brooke (A)

2. Fondren North (A)

3. Heatherton (A)

4. Heatherwood (A)

5. Lake Trace (A)

employment F

The median income in West Central Jackson is $28,304 - which is 30% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$28,304 F
Unemployment Rate
10.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Bellevue Oaks (A+)

2. Lake Trace (A+)

3. East Brooke (A)

4. Northeast (A)

5. McCluer Road (A)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Merit Health Central
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mid City (A+)

2. North Midtown (A+)

3. Sunnyside (A+)

4. Delhaven (A+)

5. Georgetown Community (A+)

housing A+

West Central Jackson home prices are $75,183 - which is 29% lower than Mississippi
Home Price
$75,183 F
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Skyline Dr (A+)

2. Larchmont (A+)

3. Bellevue Oaks (A+)

4. Northbrook (A+)

5. Northpointe Estate (A+)

schools F

The West Central Jackson graduation rate is 71% - which is 7% lower than Mississippi
School Test Scores
19% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (2) F
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
Clausell Elementary School
Wilkins Elementary School
E. E. Rogers Sda School
Van Winkle Elementary School
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
Isable Elementary School
Career Development Center
Hardy Middle School
Woodville Heights Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School
Key Elementary School
Lester Elementary School
Cardozo Middle School
Bates Elementary School
Pecan Park Elementary School
Lake Elementary School
Reimagine Prep
Oak Forest Elementary School
Peeples Middle School
Blackburn Middle School
Barr Elementary School
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
Poindexter Elementary School
Baker Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Wingfield High School
Jim Hill High School
Provine High School
Forest Hill High School
Lanier High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. East Brooke (A+)

2. Bellevue Oaks (A+)

3. Rolling Wood Beautiful (A+)

4. Greater Belhaven (A)

5. The Northwood (A-)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Heatherwood (A+)

2. Bellevue Oaks (A+)

3. Rolling Wood Beautiful (A+)

4. Washington Addition (C)

5. Northeast (C-)

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West Central Jackson Area Facts

  • West Central Jackson has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • West Central Jackson crime rates are 42% higher than the Jackson average
  • Cost of living in West Central Jackson is 4% lower than the Jackson average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Central Jackson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alta Woods Park
      Hughes Field
      Claibourne Park
      Jayne Avenue Park
      College Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Jackson Zoological Park
      Russell C Davis Planetarium
      International Museum of Muslim Cultures
      Mississippi Museum of Art
      Arts Center of Mississippi
      Thalia Mara Hall
      Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
      Old Capitol Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway Lounge (historic)
      Historic Subway Lounge
      McDonald's
      One Block East
      McDonald's
      Rally's
      Captain D's
      Church's Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Central Jackson? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in West Central Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Central Jackson? The cost of living in West Central Jackson is 80/100 - which is 4% lower than Mississippi.
      West Central Jackson
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Jackson
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Central Jackson? West Central Jackson crime rates are 4,269, which are 114% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      4,269 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -43%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Central Jackson? The median income in West Central Jackson is $28,304 which is 30% lower than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $28,30449% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,40248% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      133% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is West Central Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Methodist Rehabilitation Center
      University of Mississippi Medical Center
      G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
      Saint Dominic Hospital
      Baptist Medical Center
      Merit Health Central

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Central Jackson home prices? West Central Jackson home prices are $75,183 - which is 29% lower than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $75,18359% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71525% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Central Jackson have good schools? The West Central Jackson graduation rate is 71% - which is 7% lower than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      61% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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