Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BACHI
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Studio Movie Grill Prosperity Village
Cinema
AMC Concord Mills 24
Cinema
Sea Life Aquarium
Aquarium
Joust Tournaments
Attraction
Sherwood Stage
Theatre Arts
Casa Fortuna Stage
Theatre Arts
Merriment Stage
Theatre Arts
Sir Reel's Music Pavilion
Attraction
Pirates Assualt Catapult
Attraction
Camel Rides
Attraction
Voyage to the New World
Attraction
Climb A Lot Tower
Attraction
Piccolo Pony
Attraction
Middleshire Grove
Attraction
Dungeon Tour
Attraction
Archery
Attraction
Palace Stage
Theatre Arts
Dutch Door Stage
Theatre Arts
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Theme Park
Da Vinci Flying Machine
Attraction
Rialto Stage
Theatre Arts
Minstrel's Roost
Attraction
Toddlers Swan Swing
Attraction
Royal Pavilion
Attraction
Edgewood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) F
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Clean Juice
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Food Court
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
26 Acres Brewery
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
201 Central
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
OMG Donuts & Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
The Cottage Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Mallard Creek Community Park
Park
The Green at Prosperity Village
Park
Big Green
Park
Clarks Creek Greenway
Park
David B. Waymer Aeromodeler Flying Field
Park
Clarks Creek Community Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Clarks Creek Greenway Playground
Playground
Alexandriana Park
Park
Moss Creek Nature Preserve
Park
Hexaball
Playground
Mallard Creek Greenway
Park
Weddington Road Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Casa Blanca Nails
Beauty
PetPeople
Pets
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
We're Sew Creative
Fabric
FireFold Tech and Repair
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Forever 21
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Visionworks
Optician
Lego
Toys
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
The Children's Place
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Sephora
Beauty
Aeropostale
Clothing
OshKosh B'gosh
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Books-A-Million
Books
Justice
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Concord Mills
Mall
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lockwood (A+)

2. Elizabeth (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Druid Hills South (A+)

5. Wilmore (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Highland Creek.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
CATS Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Old Statesville Rd & Hambright Rd
Bus Stop
Old Statesville Rd & Hambright Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westover Hills (A+)

2. Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Capitol Drive (A+)

4. Biddleville (A+)

5. Collingwood (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Highland Creek is 112/100 - which is 20% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Druid Hills South (A+)

2. Starmount Forest (A+)

3. Oak Forest (A+)

4. Enderly Park (A+)

5. Boulevard Homes (A+)

crime B

Highland Creek crime rates are 1,773 per 100k, which is 28% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,524 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
249 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hembstead (A+)

2. Wessex Square (A+)

3. Providence Plantation (A+)

4. Sharon Woods (A+)

5. Governor's Square (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Highland Creek is $88,176 - which is 83% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$88,176 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Third Ward (A+)

2. Sardis Forest (A+)

3. Rain Tree (A+)

4. Seven Eagles (A+)

5. Whiteoak (A+)

health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Charlotte Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
AnyLabTest Now!
Clinic
UDA Dental
Dentist
Modern Family Dental Care - Concord Mills
Dentist
Oasis Dentistry
Dentist
FASTMED URGENT CARE
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Care Physician
Doctor
Fire Station 36
Fire Station
LandMark Dentistry - Mallard Creek
Dentist
Concord Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Concord Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Fire Station 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing A+

Highland Creek home prices are $236,862 - which is 51% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$236,862 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools B-

The Highland Creek graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Highland Creek Elementary
Ridge Road Middle
Parkside Elementary
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Cox Mill Elementary
Carolina International School
Stoney Creek Elementary
Mallard Creek Elementary
Croft Community Elementary
Bradford Preparatory School
Hope Academy
David Cox Road Elementary
Harris Road Middle
Corvian Community School
Queen City Stem School
Pioneer Springs Community School
High Schools (0) F
Mallard Creek High
Cox Mill High School
Carolina International School
Bradford Preparatory School
Hope Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oxford Hunt (A+)

2. University City South (A+)

3. Providence Crossing (A+)

4. Providence Plantation (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

ratings B

Highland Creek has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westchester (A+)

2. Cotswold (A+)

3. Oxford Hunt (A+)

4. Sardis Forest (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Highland Creek Area Facts

  • Highland Creek has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Highland Creek crime rates are 57% lower than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Highland Creek is 4% higher than the Charlotte average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mallard Creek Community Park
      The Green at Prosperity Village
      Big Green
      Clarks Creek Greenway
      David B. Waymer Aeromodeler Flying Field
      Clarks Creek Community Park
      Splash Pad
      Clarks Creek Greenway Playground

      Entertainment

      Studio Movie Grill Prosperity Village
      AMC Concord Mills 24
      Sea Life Aquarium
      Joust Tournaments
      Sherwood Stage
      Casa Fortuna Stage
      Merriment Stage
      Sir Reel's Music Pavilion

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Bojangles'
      Tropical Smoothie
      ABC
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Papa Murphy's
      Little Big Burger
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Creek? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Highland Creek.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Creek? The cost of living in Highland Creek is 112/100 - which is 20% higher than North Carolina.
      Highland Creek
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Creek? Highland Creek crime rates are 1,773, which are 28% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,773 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Creek? The median income in Highland Creek is $88,176 which is 83% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $88,17659% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,60933% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Highland Creek a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Creek home prices? Highland Creek home prices are $236,862 - which is 51% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $236,86228% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67076% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      17% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Highland Creek have good schools? The Highland Creek graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Highland Creek a good place to live? Highland Creek has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      4 total surveys

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