Livability Score

72
/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 (10) F
Starbuck's Coffee
Coffee Shop
New York Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Poppyseed Market
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bongiorno
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
SOLA Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Lifetime Athletic Water Park
Water Park
Unknown Name
Attraction
North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
Theatre Arts
Buffaloe Lanes North
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (76) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bad Daddys Burger Bar
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
River Pub
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Pipers
Bar
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hybernium
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Compass Rose Brewery
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (14) F
Club Pilates
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
CrossFit United RDU
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pulse Pilates
Gym
Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Fitness Connection
Gym
O2 Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Greystone Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Inspired
Gym
Groceries (18) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
The Butcher's Market
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (71) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Honeycutt Park
Park
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
Park
Abbott's Creek Greenway
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lafeyette Village Common Area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Summerton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Dunberry Park
Park
Abbott's Creek Greenway
Park
Oakboro Park
Park
Oakboro Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Abbott's Creek Park
Park
Green Hills County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Durant Nature Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (83) F
Kohl's
Department Store
Salon Lofs
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Venetian Nail Spa
Beauty
Salon Lofts Falls Ridge
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Books
Cruizers
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Samuel Cole Salon
Hairdresser
BuyQuick
Convenience Store
Professional Opticians
Optician
PetSmart
Pets
Krishna Jewelers
Fashion
Target
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Bellagio Nail Spa
Beauty
Lloyd & Lady Boutiques
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Six Forks (A+)

3. Mordecai (A+)

4. South Central (B+)

5. Falls Of Neuse (C+)

commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in North.
Public Transit Stops (117)
Stops & Stations B+
Falls of Neuse Road & Durant Road
Bus Stop
Durant Road & Rio Wild Drive
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Road & Raven Ridge Road
Bus Stop
Raven Ridge Road at Dapping Drive
Bus Stop
Durant Road & Raven Ridge Road
Bus Stop
Raven Ridge Road & Rio Falls Drive
Bus Stop
Durant Road & Raven Ridge Road
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Durant Road Middle School
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Deponie Dr
Bus Stop
Bent Tree Plaza Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Mutual Ct at Strickland Rd
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Deerland Grove Dr
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Deerland Grove Dr
Bus Stop
Exposition Pl at Falls of Neuse Rd
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Weathergreen Dr (NB)
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Weathergreen Dr
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Camp Durant Rd
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Camp Durant Rd
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Ravenscroft Dr (SB)
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Ravenscroft Dr (NB)
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Harps Mill Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Falls of Neuse Rd at Harps Mill Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Leslieshire Dr
Bus Stop
Durant Rd at Leslieshire Dr
Bus Stop
Strickland Rd at Six Forks Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. Five Points (A+)

3. Wade (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in North is 108/100 - which is 15% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. South (A+)

3. Southeast (A+)

4. Southwest (A+)

5. Northeast (A+)

crime B

North crime rates are 1,623 per 100k, which is 34% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,368 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
255 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Glenwood (A-)

2. North (B)

3. Northwest (B)

4. Wade (C+)

5. Six Forks (C+)

employment A+

The median income in North is $80,005 - which is 66% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$80,005 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Six Forks (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Central (A)

5. Hillsborough (A-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (61)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
WakeMed North Family Health & Women’s Hospital
Hospital
Caring Smile Family Dentistry
Dentist
Carolina Ear Nose and Throat Associates
Doctor
Healthy Smiles
Dentist
Medi-Weightloss
Clinic
Raleigh Pediatrics
Doctor
Wake Internal Medicine And Pediatrics
Doctor
Kamm Mckenzie, OBGYN
Doctor
Raleigh Vein & Laser Center
Clinic
Galligan Family Dentistry
Dentist
Med One Medical Group
Doctor
Wake Forest Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Colonnade Dental
Dentist
Medicap Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cheek-Hill Orthodontics
Dentist
Dr. Don Kindrachuk and Dr. Kevin Gilchrist
Dentist
Dr. Randal Benefield Family Dentistry
Dentist
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry
Dentist
Drs Parker and McDaniel
Dentist
Raleigh Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Village Dental
Dentist
Healthtrax
Doctor
Carolina Dental Arts
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Falls Of Neuse (A+)

3. Six Forks (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. North (A+)

housing A+

North home prices are $266,389 - which is 70% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$266,389 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Mordecai (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Glenwood (A+)

5. North (A+)

schools B

The North graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (21) F
Iron Academy
Durant Road Middle
West Millbrook Middle
Durant Road Elementary
Abbotts Creek Elementary
Brassfield Elementary
St Philip Lutheran Preschool
Ravenscroft School
North Ridge Elementary
Christian Life Academy
Raleigh Oak Charter
Quest Academy
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Magellan Charter
Lead Mine Elementary
Neuse Christian Academy
Baileywick Road Elementary
Chesterbrook Academy-North Raleigh
Wakefield Middle
Wakefield Elementary
Wildwood Forest Elementary
Montessori School Of Raleigh
The Fletcher Academy
High Schools (7) F
Iron Academy
Ravenscroft School
Christian Life Academy
Neuse Christian Academy
Millbrook High
Wakefield High
Montessori School Of Raleigh
The Fletcher Academy
St Thomas More Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mordecai (A+)

2. Glenwood (A)

3. Wade (A)

4. Five Points (B+)

5. Northwest (B)

ratings A+

North has an overall rating of 89% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

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North Raleigh, NC Neighborhood Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) North Raleigh NC is a great place to raise a family. I have lived here for over 20 years and have grown with the town. We currently live in the North Hills area. This area of town has more than 27,000 people. However, most of the people here are friendly and seem to be busy going ...Read More about their own business. There's not a real sense of community, but I like the fact that everyone kind of stays to themselves. There are some civic events going on in the downtown, but it is for those who like to blend in. However, that cannot be said of all the neighborhoods in North Raleigh.

Deciding where to settle down may be hard. There were a lot of new housing developments that went in the Coachman's Trail area; today these homes have mature trees and plenty of curb appeal, not like the cookie cutter communities of today. These homes also fetch a fair premium too. Those looking for an area that has plenty of parks and is really family oriented should check out the Bedford at Falls River. This area doesn't seem to be as much populated as some of the other new developments; both the homes and amenities are nice. Falls River has that small town feel that so many people are looking for. The great thing is it is within walking distance of the parks and quaint shops. Summerfield is another Northern community that is all about togetherness. The people are welcoming and seem to always be helpful. With fall festivals and a horse drawn carriage ride in town center, it's everything anyone could ask for.

One thing that can be noticed about this area is the multiplicity. There are people from all walks of life. It is culturally acceptable and diverse. It's an area where anyone can fit in. In the North area there are more than 24 grocery stores and 75 restaurants. So, no one will go hungry here. The southern hospitality is one of the best features of the locals. It seems like even though everyone is so busy, no one is too busy to stop and say hello to a friend. The schools, well there are the best in the state. They have ranked high with achievement testing and tend to make good students even better. When looking for a good place to live with good schools and a family type neighborhood, North Raleigh is the place to be! Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Honeycutt Park
      Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
      Abbott's Creek Greenway
      Unknown Name
      Lafeyette Village Common Area
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lifetime Athletic Water Park
      Unknown Name
      North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
      Buffaloe Lanes North

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Bad Daddys Burger Bar
      Papa Murphy's
      Bojangles'
      River Pub
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Domino's
      Marco's Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in North.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North? The cost of living in North is 108/100 - which is 15% higher than North Carolina.
      North
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Raleigh
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in North? North crime rates are 1,623, which are 34% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,623 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North? The median income in North is $80,005 which is 66% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $80,00545% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,37349% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North 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 North home prices? North home prices are $266,389 - which is 70% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $266,38944% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8738% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does North have good schools? The North graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North a good place to live? North has an overall rating of 89% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      7 total surveys

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