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Hillcrest Area Facts

  • Hillcrest has a Livability Score of 49/100, which is considered poor
  • Hillcrest crime rates are 23% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Hillcrest is 7% lower than the Kansas City average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Noble Park
      Swope Park
      Fairyland Park
      James A. Reed Park
      Arleta Park
      Scott Park
      Bannister Park
      Cave Spring Park

      Entertainment

      Fennec Fox
      Black-footed Cats
      Caracal
      Lions
      Chimpanzees
      Rhinoceros
      Chimpanzee Viewpoint
      African Aviary

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Barnhouse Liquors
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Safari Snacks
      Church's Chicken

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillcrest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Hillcrest.
      Drive to Work
      95%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hillcrest? The cost of living in Hillcrest is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
      Hillcrest
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Kansas City
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillcrest? Hillcrest crime rates are 7,904, which are 210% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      7,904 per 100k people

      247% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      247% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Hillcrest? The median income in Hillcrest is $40,368 which is 19% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $40,36827% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,28215% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
      Research Medical Center
      Children's Mercy Hospital
      Saint Lukes
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      Saint Luke's North
      Kindred Hospital Northland
      Crittenton Childrens Center

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sabates Eye Center
      Barry Road Dental Group
      Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek
      Ottis Family Chiropractic
      Facial Surgery Group
      I Got Your Back
      KC North Spine and Joint Center
      J Edward Kendrick and Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Hillcrest home prices? Hillcrest home prices are $127,800 - which is 9% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $127,80031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69627% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      90% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Hillcrest have good schools? The Hillcrest graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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