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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Green Central Park
      Powderhorn Park
      George Floyd Square
      Phelps Park
      Midtown Exchange
      Wells Fargo Zen Garden
      Midtown Greenway
      Painter Park

      Entertainment

      Pillsbury House Theatre
      The Third Place Gallery
      Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
      In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
      American Swedish Institute
      HUGE Improv Theater
      MCAD Sculpture Garden
      Jungle Theater

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Pat's Tap
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Chicago Lake Liquors
      EastLake Brewery & Tavern
      White Castle
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 106/100 - which is 7% higher than Minnesota.
      Central
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Minneapolis
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 9,027, which are 360% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      9,027 per 100k people

      296% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      296% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $69,618 which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $69,61826% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,52016% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than 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

      Phillips Eye Institute
      Orthology Physical Wellness
      University of Minnesota Health Cinics and Surgery Center
      M Health West Bank Emergency Department
      Lyn Lake Chiropractic
      Abbott Northwestern Hospital
      Redeemer Health & Rehab Center
      Children’s Hospital and Clinic – Minneapolis

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Fairview Pharmacy - University Village
      Community, a Walgreens Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Allina Medical Clinic
      Lakes Home Care Health Services,Inc.
      Cheryl A. Cowan, LICSW
      North Memorial Health Clinic – Downtown Minneapolis
      Clinic Femina
      Calhoun Chiropractic Clinic
      Heather K. Klein, PHD
      Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics Of MN

      A+ Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $248,456 - which is 30% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $248,45635% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14320% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 65% - which is 27% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Central a good place to live? Central has an overall rating of 18% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      18%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      18%

      2 total surveys

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