Livability Score

68
/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 (3) F
Internet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Winston's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TASTE
Coffee Shop
Cafe Moka
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
MP Island Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMF
Attraction
Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Regal Greenbrier
Cinema
William “Dick” Price Football Stadium
Stadium
Cinema Cafe Kemps River Premier
Cinema
Harbor Park
Stadium
Cinemark 18
Cinema
BOOKS
Museum
Tropical Fish by Jungle Aquatics
Aquarium
Union bank & Trust Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Fresnel Lens from Hog Island Light
Attraction
Railroad Museum of Virginia
Museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Museum
Portsmouth Lightship Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Eagle's Nest Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wings At Indian River Bar And Grill
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mais Lounge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Kelly's Tavern
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Fitness (5) F
Indian River Community Center
Community Centre
Coleman Farms Townhomes Clubhouse
Community Centre
Teen Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Stretch Lab
Gym
Campostella Center
Community Centre
South Norfolk Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Berkley Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Farm Fresh
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Bluewater Seafood
Seafood
Glory's Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Farm Fresh
Grocery Store
Oriental Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
MP International
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Indian River Community Center Play Area
Playground
Plymouth Park
Park
Indian River Park
Park
Sunrise Hills Play Area
Park
Queen City Park
Park
Campostella Square Park
Park
Atlantic Ave Park
Park
Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at McNeil Park
Park
James W. McNeil Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Level Green Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Woodstock Cove Park
Park
Frederick Consolvo Practice Fields
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Woodstock Park
Park
Wilmund Place Park
Park
Outdoor Swings
Playground
Outdoor Pet Recreation Area (fence enclosed)
Park
Portlock Play Area
Park
South Hill Play Area
Park
Elizabeth River Park
Park
Cedar Hill Park
Park
City View District Park
Park
Stoneybrook Park
Park
Shops (45) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
That Hair Place
Hairdresser
Lee’s Fashions
Clothing
Atlantic Lighting
Furniture
Greenbrier Florist
Florist
Wawa
Convenience Store
Miller Mart #19
Convenience Store
Glen Arbor Shops
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Roses
Discount Store
Andy’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Shear Expressions
Hairdresser
J.C. Beauty Supply
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shadez of Beauty
Beauty
Southland Appliance
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fast Food Mart
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Johnsbay Flooring Company/Prosource
Home Improvement
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Easy Go Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Home Emporium
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Greenbrier West (C-)

2. South Norfolk (F)

3. Western Branch North (F)

4. Indian River (F)

5. Deep Creek North (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Indian River.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Ingleside Road
Transit Station
Military Highway
Transit Station
Ballentine/Broad Creek
Transit Station
NSU
Transit Station
Norfolk
Transit Station
Harbor Park
Transit Station
Newtown Road
Transit Station
Civic Plaza
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.4% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Greenbrier West (F)

2. Indian River (F)

3. Greenbrier East (F)

4. South Norfolk (F)

5. Western Branch North (F)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Indian River is 103/100 - which is 6% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Deep Creek North (A-)

2. South Norfolk (A-)

3. Indian River (B+)

4. Western Branch North (B-)

5. Western Branch South (C+)

crime F

Indian River crime rates are 4,015 per 100k, which is 108% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
3,276 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
739 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Pleasant Grove East (A+)

2. Deep Creek South (A+)

3. Great Bridge East (A+)

4. Butts Station (B+)

5. Pleasant Grove West (B+)

employment B

The median income in Indian River is $59,873 - which is 9% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$59,873 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Greenbrier East (A+)

2. Pleasant Grove East (A+)

3. Western Branch South (A+)

4. Western Branch North (A+)

5. Greenbrier West (A)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Indian River Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Area 47 Office
Police
Dr. Boyce
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
VA Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hills Home for the Aged
Nursing Home
Greenbrier Dental Center
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Norfolk Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
City of Chesapeake Police Department South Norfolk
Police
Chesapeake Health Clinic
Clinic
Dr. Harry Jenkins
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Regent University Police Department
Police
City of Chesapeake Police Department Greenbrier
Police
Chesapeake Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
Virginia State Police Division 5 Area 47 Office
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Portlock Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Fire Station #10 - Providence Road
Fire Station
Bayview Dental Office
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Norfolk Fire Station Number 8
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Deep Creek North (A+)

2. Great Bridge (A+)

3. Indian River (A+)

4. South Norfolk (A+)

5. Butts Station (F)

housing A

Indian River home prices are $186,477 - which is 25% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$186,477 B
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Butts Station (A+)

2. Great Bridge East (A+)

3. Great Bridge (A+)

4. Deep Creek South (A+)

5. Western Branch North (A+)

schools A+

The Indian River graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Chesapeake Alternative
Indian River Middle
Providence Christian School
Georgetown Primary
Sparrow Road Intermediate
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Cornerstone Christian School
Norfolk Highlands Primary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
George W. Carver Intermediate
College Park Elementary
St Matthew'S School
Greenbrier Intermediate
Basics Primary School & Daycare
Abundant Life Ministries
Oscar Smith Middle
Woodstock Elementary
Truitt Intermediate
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
St Paul'S Learning Center
Portlock Primary
Cathedral Of Faith Christian School
Rena B. Wright Primary
Brandon Middle
Apple Tree Learning Center
High Schools (2) F
Indian River High
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
Tallwood High
Indian Creek-Welcome Baptist Church School
Booker T Washington High
The Barry Robinson Center
Oxford Day School
Veritas Collegiate Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Greenbrier West (A+)

2. Great Bridge East (A+)

3. Pleasant Grove West (A+)

4. Deep Creek South (A+)

5. Butts Station (A+)

ratings A+

Indian River has an overall rating of 97% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Indian River (A+)

2. Great Bridge (A+)

3. Greenbrier East (A+)

4. Western Branch South (A+)

5. Great Bridge East (B+)

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Indian River, Chesapeake, VA Area Guide

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Indian River Area Facts

  • Indian River has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Indian River crime rates are 65% higher than the Chesapeake average
  • Cost of living in Indian River is 11% lower than the Chesapeake average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Indian River Community Center Play Area
      Plymouth Park
      Indian River Park
      Sunrise Hills Play Area
      Queen City Park
      Campostella Square Park
      Atlantic Ave Park
      Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at McNeil Park

      Entertainment

      AMF
      Cinema Cafe
      Regal Greenbrier
      William “Dick” Price Football Stadium
      Cinema Cafe Kemps River Premier
      Harbor Park
      Cinemark 18
      BOOKS

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Subway
      The Eagle's Nest Bar
      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      Wings At Indian River Bar And Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Indian River? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Indian River.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Indian River? The cost of living in Indian River is 103/100 - which is 6% lower than Virginia.
      Indian River
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Chesapeake
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Indian River? Indian River crime rates are 4,015, which are 108% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,015 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Indian River? The median income in Indian River is $59,873 which is 9% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $59,8738% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,3885% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Vernis Beverly Jr MD
      Clearfield Sleep Lab
      Mt. Pleasant Family Practice
      Bermisa & Bermisa MD
      Dr Earl Pollock
      Hatcher Medical Office
      Battlefield Medical Associates
      Hanbury Family Practice

      A Housing

      What are Indian River home prices? Indian River home prices are $186,477 - which is 25% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $186,4771% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19826% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Indian River have good schools? The Indian River graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Indian River a good place to live? Indian River has an overall rating of 97% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      1 total surveys

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