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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kaplan Park
      Kaplan Drive Park
      Powell Drive Park
      Lake Johnson Park
      Wendy Ridge Park
      Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church Playground
      Lake Johnson Park
      Kentwood Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Crossroads 20
      AMF South Hills Lanes
      Nicholson & Sayre Studio/Gallery
      Mission Valley Cinemas
      Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex
      Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center
      Sahlen's Stadium
      Wainwright Music Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Champions Bars
      Sonic
      The Goat Bar
      Hardee's
      Subway
      Hardee's
      Honey Baked Ham

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West? Of all people who commute, 5.6% take public transportation in West.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West? The cost of living in West is 96/100 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina.
      West
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Raleigh
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in West? West crime rates are 2,947, which are 20% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,947 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in West? The median income in West is $49,446 which is 2% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $49,44611% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,38912% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 West home prices? West home prices are $161,100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $161,10013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8975% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      60% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does West have good schools? The West graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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