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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunny Brook Estates Park
      Walnut Creek Park South
      Sanderford Road Park
      Cloverdale Park
      Creech Road Elementary School Park
      Walnut Creek Softball Complex
      Southgate Park
      Kingwood Forest Mini-Park

      Entertainment

      Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
      Garner Performing Arts Center
      Walnut Creek Wetland Center
      Alamo Drafthouse
      Regal White Oak Stadium 14
      Historic Allan Herschell Carousel
      Len Bauer Memorial Stadium
      Kennedy Theater

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      ABC Liquor Store
      American Deli
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in South.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South? The cost of living in South is 91/100 - which is 3% lower than North Carolina.
      South
      91

      9% less 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 South? South crime rates are 4,580, which are 86% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,580 per 100k people

      101% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      101% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South? The median income in South is $42,477 which is 12% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $42,47723% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,26635% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      95% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is South 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 South home prices? South home prices are $131,456 - which is 16% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $131,45629% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75221% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South have good schools? The South graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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