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Northwest Area Facts

  • Northwest has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Northwest crime rates are 27% lower than the Raleigh average
  • Cost of living in Northwest is 3% lower than the Raleigh average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Turkey Creek Greenway
      Leesville Park
      Leesville Community Park
      Sunscape Dog park
      Springdale Area Recreation Club
      Springdale Area Recreation Club
      Sunbeam Park
      Observation Park

      Entertainment

      Air Purification
      Hi-Tech Fabrication Inc
      Ample Storage
      Southern Industrial Constructors Inc
      Top Coat Inc
      Cinemark Raleigh Grande
      Team Power Sports
      Martin Marietta Aggregates

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Dunkin'
      Original Flying Burrito
      McDonald's
      ABC Package Store
      Chick-fil-A
      Subway
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Northwest.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest? The cost of living in Northwest is 111/100 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
      Northwest
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Raleigh
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest? Northwest crime rates are 2,425, which are 3% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,425 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42  

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest? The median income in Northwest is $117,836 which is 65% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $117,83645% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,55544% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Northwest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Northwest home prices? Northwest home prices are $504,191 - which is 74% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $504,19154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,4903% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Northwest have good schools? The Northwest graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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