Livability Score

66
/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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Knotts Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TASTE
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
AMF Western Branch Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cinemark
Cinema
Harbour View Grande Theater
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (23) F
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Skeleton Key Bar & Grille
Fast Food
AJ Gators
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Zero's Subs
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Western Branch Community Center
Community Centre
One Life Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Meridian Clubhouse
Community Centre
Harbour Breeze Apartments Clubhouse
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Sky Pilates Fitness
Gym
Community Building
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Fine Lines Personal Training
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Masters Swimming Pool
Community Centre
River Yoga
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
The Pink Box
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Bennett's Creek Farm Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Amedeo's Bakery
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Miars Plantation Park
Park
Crossings at Western Branch Park
Park
Hunter's Cove Park
Park
Western Branch Trail
Park
Bounce House
Playground
Dunedin Park
Park
Stonebridge Landing Park
Park
Pughsville Park
Park
Western Branch Park
Park
Harbour Breeze Estates Playground 2
Park
Magnolia Park
Park
Harbour Breeze Estates Playground
Park
Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Park
Park
Goose Creek Estates
Park
Hodges Manor Athletic Fields
Park
Soundings Sanctuary Park
Park
Portsmouth City Park
Park
Suffolk Meadows Playground
Playground
Simonsdale Athletic Area
Park
Southwestern Park
Park
Bennett's Creek Park
Park
Westhaven Recreation Center
Park
Bill Jesse Park
Park
Churchland Park
Park
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
Park
Shops (39) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Reeds Jewelers - Chesapeake Square
Fashion
Chesapeake Square Mall
Mall
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
PetSmart
Pets
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Phenix Salon Suites
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
National Optometry
Optician
Elite Nails
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Pier 1 Imports
Interior Decoration
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Polished Beauty Boutique
Beauty
Plato's Closet
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
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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, 0.4% take public transportation in Western Branch North.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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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 Western Branch North is 112/100 - which is 3% higher 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

Western Branch North crime rates are 4,152 per 100k, which is 115% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
3,555 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
597 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 A+

The median income in Western Branch North is $87,613 - which is 32% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$87,613 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hatcher Medical Office
Doctor
Midgette Family Dentistry
Dentist
City of Chesapeake Police Department Western Branch
Police
Police Precinct #4
Police
Chesapeake Police Department- Fourth Precinct
Police
Taylor Road Fire Station Number 12
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
Crossroads Dental Care
Dentist
Salyer Medical Building
Clinic
Eastern Va. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Dr Earl Pollock
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rai Care Center
Clinic
Vernis Beverly Jr MD
Doctor
Dock Landing Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bermisa & Bermisa MD
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Lovell Family Dentistry, Pc
Dentist
Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View
Hospital
Sentara BelleHarbour
Clinic
American Family Care Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Suffolk Police Department Sector 2
Police
Suffolk Department of Fire / Rescue Station 5
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+

Western Branch North home prices are $252,450 - which is 2% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$252,450 A
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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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 Western Branch North graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Aldersgate Umc Kinder Prep
Western Branch Primary
Western Branch Middle
Western Branch Intermediate
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Central Christian Academy
Churchland Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Simonsdale Elementary
Christopher Academy
Hodges Manor Elementary
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
Sweethaven Christian Academy
Stone Bridge School
Northern Shores Elementary
Southwestern Elementary
Churchland Academy Elementary
Jolliff Middle
Tinker Bell Daycare
Star Pointe Academy
High Schools (1) F
Western Branch High
Woodrow Wilson High
Sweethaven Christian Academy
Stone Bridge School
Star Pointe Academy
Churchland High
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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 B-

Western Branch North has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B-
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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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Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA Area Guide

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Western Branch North Area Facts

  • Western Branch North has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Western Branch North crime rates are 71% higher than the Chesapeake average
  • Cost of living in Western Branch North is 3% lower than the Chesapeake average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Miars Plantation Park
      Crossings at Western Branch Park
      Hunter's Cove Park
      Western Branch Trail
      Bounce House
      Dunedin Park
      Stonebridge Landing Park
      Pughsville Park

      Entertainment

      AMF Western Branch Lanes
      Cinemark
      Harbour View Grande Theater
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Five Guys
      Virginia ABC
      Subway
      Zaxby's
      Skeleton Key Bar & Grille
      AJ Gators
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Western Branch North? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Western Branch North.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Western Branch North? The cost of living in Western Branch North is 112/100 - which is 3% higher than Virginia.
      Western Branch North
      112

      12% 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 Western Branch North? Western Branch North crime rates are 4,152, which are 115% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,152 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Western Branch North? The median income in Western Branch North is $87,613 which is 32% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $87,61358% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,97431% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Western Branch North 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 Western Branch North home prices? Western Branch North home prices are $252,450 - which is 2% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $252,45037% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36844% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Western Branch North have good schools? The Western Branch North graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Western Branch North a good place to live? Western Branch North has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      1 total surveys

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