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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Downtown Plaza
      Roofdeck Park
      Red Hat Outdoor Terrace & Park
      PNC Plaza
      Edison Apartment Courtyard & Dog Park
      Nash Square
      Lenoir Street Mini-Park
      Moore Square

      Entertainment

      Red Hat Amphitheater
      Red Hat Amiptheater
      Meymandi Concert Hall
      Betty Ray McCain Art Gallery
      Memorial Auditorium
      Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
      Kennedy Theater
      Fletcher Opera Theater

      Food & Drink

      b.good
      Fire Wok
      The Haymaker
      Shish Kabob
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Crank Arm Brewing Company
      Tasty Beverage Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      12% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 127/100 - which is 35% higher than North Carolina.
      Central
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Raleigh
      111

      11% 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 9,825, which are 300% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      9,825 per 100k people

      331% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      331% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $69,122 which is 43% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $69,12225% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,99654% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower 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

      UNC REX Healthcare
      Wakemed Heart Center
      Keystone Chiropractic
      North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital
      Rex Bariatrics
      Triangle Disc Care
      Mid-Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology
      UNC REX Hospital Emergency Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Carroll Health Center
      North Raleigh Pediatrics
      Raleigh and Radiology
      Village Dental
      Carolina Ear Nose and Throat Associates
      Carolina ChiroCare and Rehab
      Atrium Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Capital Dermatology

      A- Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $407,400 - which is 159% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $407,400121% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19326% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      58% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      26% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Central a good place to live? Central has an overall rating of 72% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      3 total surveys

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