Livability Score

48
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Giovanni's Pizza
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Rick's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Shops (1) F
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Surveyor Shopping Mall
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Little General Store
Convenience Store
GoMart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
J & J Kountry Korner
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lester is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime C

Lester crime rates are 2,007 per 100k, which is 33% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
1,637 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
370 crimes per 100k C-
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employment F

The median income in Lester is $26,202 - which is 39% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$26,202 F
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Jarrell Family Dentistry
Dentist
Harper Wallgreens
Pharmacy
Country Roads Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Lester home prices are $71,100 - which is 34% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$71,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Lester graduation rate is 68% - which is 14% lower than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (1) F
Lester Elementary
Sophia-Soak Creek Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary
Sophia Christian Academy
House Of Prayer Christian Academy
High Schools (0) F
House Of Prayer Christian Academy
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      Taco Bell
      Giovanni's Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Lester.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lester? The cost of living in Lester is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than West Virginia.
      Lester
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lester? Lester crime rates are 2,007, which are 33% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,007 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lester? The median income in Lester is $26,202 which is 39% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $26,20253% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,53351% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lester a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Lester home prices? Lester home prices are $71,100 - which is 34% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $71,10062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80515% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lester have good schools? The Lester graduation rate is 68% - which is 14% lower than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% 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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Lester a good place to live? Lester has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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