Southwest, Raleigh, NC Area Guide

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Carolina Pines Park
      Carolina Pines Park
      Greens at Tryon
      Mary Belle Pate Park
      Peach Road Park
      Renaissance Park Olympia
      The Greens Dog Park
      Big Field

      Entertainment

      Pullen Park Amusement Center
      Kennedy Theater
      Meymandi Concert Hall
      Carousel
      Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
      Red Hat Amphitheater
      Red Hat Amiptheater
      Memorial Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Nancy Jo's Homemade of Raleigh
      Checkers Pizza & Subs
      Cook Out
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      ABC
      Bojangles'
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Southwest
      93

      7% 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 Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 4,423, which are 80% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,423 per 100k people

      94% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      94% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $38,691 which is 20% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $38,69130% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,17036% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Southwest 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

      B+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $132,067 - which is 16% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $132,06728% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of 77% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      3 total surveys

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