South Central, Raleigh, NC Area Guide

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South Central Area Facts

  • South Central has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • South Central crime rates are 108% higher than the Raleigh average
  • Cost of living in South Central is 6% lower than the Raleigh average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Quarry Street Mini-Park
      Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens
      John Chavis Memorial Park
      Chavis Park
      Davie Street Mini-Park
      Chavis Park
      South Park
      Roberts Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Historic Allan Herschell Carousel
      Walnut Creek Wetland Center
      Lump
      Artspace
      Fletcher Opera Theater
      Pope House Museum
      Kennedy Theater
      Memorial Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Crude Bitters
      Bojangles'
      Cook Out
      KFC
      Lincoln Theatre
      McDonald's
      Square Burger
      Rum Runners

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Central? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in South Central.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Central? The cost of living in South Central is 104/100 - which is 11% higher than North Carolina.
      South Central
      104

      4% 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 South Central? South Central crime rates are 6,477, which are 164% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,477 per 100k people

      184% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      184% 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 Central? The median income in South Central is $34,998 which is 27% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $34,99837% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,77437% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      5% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is South Central 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

      C+ Housing

      What are South Central home prices? South Central home prices are $235,712 - which is 50% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $235,71228% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8877% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does South Central have good schools? The South Central graduation rate is 69% - which is 16% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% 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

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Central a good place to live? South Central has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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