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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Meadowgreen Park
      Kids Empire
      Countryside Park
      Val Vista Greens Park
      Val Vista Greens Community Park
      Cardon Park
      Mesa Villas Water Retention Basin
      Los Alamos Park

      Entertainment

      The Fuse Box
      AMF - Mesa Lanes
      East Valley Children's Theatre
      Mesa Aquatic Complex
      Stage
      Jake's Unlimited
      Fat Cats - Gilbert
      Brimhall Aquatic Complex

      Food & Drink

      Alans Beer & Wine
      Whataburger
      Giant Hamburgers
      Taco Bell
      7 Plus Water
      Simpleton's Restaurant & Bar
      Jack in the Box
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 103/100 - which is 2% higher than Arizona.
      Central
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Mesa
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 1,837, which are 17% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,837 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $55,425 which is 8% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $55,425equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,80217% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Banner Children’s at Cardon Children’s Medical Center
      Banner Physical Therapy
      Mountain Vista Medical Center
      Arizona General Hospital
      Banner Heart Hospital
      Banner Baywood Medical Center
      KPC Promise Hospital of Phoenix
      Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Albertsons Pharmacy
      Safeway

      Doctors

      AZ Urogynecology & Pelvic Health Center
      Arizona Maxillofacial Surgeons P.C. (AZ MAX)
      Rollins & Petersen Orthodontics - Mesa
      East Mesa Family Doctors
      The Little Clinic
      Greater Phoenix Periodontics and Implants
      Valley Perinatal
      Desert Cliffs Medical Plaza

      A+ Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $156,165 - which is 12% lower than Arizona
      Median home value
      $156,16515% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79416% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Central a good place to live? Central has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      3 total surveys

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