South End, Springfield, MA Area Guide

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South End Area Facts

  • South End has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • South End crime rates are 93% higher than the Springfield average
  • Cost of living in South End is 2% higher than the Springfield average
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Emerson Wight Park
      Riverfront Park
      Leonardo da Vinci Park
      Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District
      Court Square Park
      Court Square Park
      Cohen Park
      Court Square Park

      Entertainment

      Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
      Regal MGM Springfield
      TAP Bowling & Arcade
      MassMutual Center
      CityStage Symphony Hall
      George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
      Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
      The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      The Plaza Bar
      TAP Sports Bar
      Knox Bar
      Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
      Dunkin' Donuts
      White Lion Brewery
      Smith's Billiards

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South End? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in South End.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South End? The cost of living in South End is 105/100 - which is 21% lower than Massachusetts.
      South End
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Springfield
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South End? South End crime rates are 7,477, which are 428% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      7,477 per 100k people

      228% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      228% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South End? The median income in South End is $26,096 which is 63% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $26,09653% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,00643% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South End a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
      Mercy Medical Center
      Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
      Baystate Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Towne Student Health Center
      The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Jeffrey WInt

      C+ Housing

      What are South End home prices? South End home prices are $195,200 - which is 43% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $195,2006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78917% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      12%

      82% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South End have good schools? The South End graduation rate is 43% - which is 51% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      43%

      48% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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