Livability Score

71
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biscotti's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Espresso Counter
Coffee Shop
Cafe Espresso
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Stone House Café
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Escape Lounges
Coffee Shop
Walden's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
The Visionary
Coffee Shop
Blue Whale Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dreamers Coffee House
Coffee Shop
bibo coffee company / bibo freddo gelato
Coffee Shop
Bibo freddo
Coffee Shop
Truckee Bagel Company
Coffee Shop
Old World Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Walden's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
No City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Old Huffaker Schoolhouse
Museum
Robert Z Hawkins Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Never Enough Ballroom
Nightclub
Richardson Gallery of Fine Art
Art Gallery
Century Parklane 16
Cinema
Art Source Gallery
Art Gallery
Stremmel Gallery
Art Gallery
Reno Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
Nevada Museum of Art
Museum
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Museum
Pioneer Center
Theatre Arts
Mckinley Arts & Culture Center
Theatre Arts
The Gallery
Art Gallery
Truckee River Whitewater Park
Water Park
Artists Co-op Gallery Reno
Art Gallery
Grand Sierra Cinema
Cinema
National Automobile Museum
Museum
Century Riverside 12
Cinema
Bruka Theatre
Theatre Arts
Virginia Street Brewhouse
Nightclub
Grand Adventure Land
Theme Park
Greater Nevada Field
Stadium
Cargo Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (41) A+
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Costa Vida
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Great Basin Brewing Co
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Icecycle Creamery
Sweets
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Ruby Thai Kitchen
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Tokyo Grill
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Elks Lodge
Community Centre
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Double Edge Fitness - Midtown
Gym
KaiaFIT
Gym
Pilates Studio
Gym
Escape
Gym
Fitness for 10- Downtown Reno
Gym
California Building
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Food Source (Raley's)
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bazaar European Deli and Cafe
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Ponderosa Meat Co
Butcher
Turmeric Grocery
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Wedge Cheese Shop
Cheese
Raley's
Grocery Store
Batch Cupcakery
Bakery
House Of Bread
Bakery
My Favorite Muffin
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smith's (Kroger)
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Franz's Backstube Austrian Bakery
Bakery
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Homage
Bakery
Parks (22) A+
Wheatland Park
Park
Manzanita Park
Park
Bartley Ranch Park
Park
Audrey Harris Park
Park
Tigh Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Moana Municipal Pool
Park
Jamaica Park
Park
Miguel Ribera Park
Park
Robinhood Park
Park
Silver Sage RV Park
Park
Crystal Lakes Park
Park
Yori Park
Park
Virginia Lake Park Playground
Playground
Virginia Lake Park
Park
Horseman's Park
Park
Horsemans Park
Park
Gojack Park
Park
Liston Park
Park
Donner Party Park
Park
Huffaker Park
Park
Eastridge Park
Park
Plumas Park
Park
Caughlin Crest Park
Park
Reggie Road Exercise Area
Park
Shops (89) A+
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Ross
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Toys N More
Toys
Great Clips
Hairdresser
World Market
Interior Decoration
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Petco
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Sparks Florist
Florist
SAS Factory Shoe Store
Shoes
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Gem Gallery
Fashion
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Five Below
Discount Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. Old Northwest-West University (C+)

3. Northeast (C+)

4. South Reno (F)

5. East Reno (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in South Central.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Bus Stop
Corporate/Capital
Bus Stop
Arlington/Island
Bus Stop
Idlewild Park Train Ride
Transit Station
Reno
Transit Station
Bay S
Bus Stop
Bay T
Bus Stop
Bay W
Bus Stop
Bay R
Bus Stop
Bay Q
Bus Stop
Bay P
Bus Stop
Bay O
Bus Stop
Bay N
Bus Stop
Bay K
Bus Stop
Bay L
Bus Stop
4th Street Station
Bus Station
Bay M
Bus Stop
Bay J
Bus Stop
Bay I
Bus Stop
Bay H
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
Bay D
Bus Stop
Bay E
Bus Stop
Bay F
Bus Stop
Bay X
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5% C
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Old Northwest-West University (B+)

2. East Reno (C+)

3. Northeast (A+)

4. South Central (A+)

5. Southwest (F)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in South Central is 122/100 - which is 22% higher than Nevada.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Northeast (A+)

2. East Reno (A+)

3. North Valleys (A+)

4. Old Northwest-West University (A+)

5. South Central (A-)

crime F

South Central crime rates are 6,408 per 100k, which is 126% higher than Nevada
Property Crime
5,390 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,018 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Northwest (A)

2. South Reno (B-)

3. North Valleys (C-)

4. Old Northwest-West University (F)

5. Southwest (F)

employment B-

The median income in South Central is $58,372 - which is 10% higher than Nevada.
Med. Household Income
$58,372 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Reno (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. East Reno (B+)

5. North Valleys (B+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
McCaskill Gynecology
Doctor
Quail Surgical and Pain Management Center
Hospital
Nevada Highway Patrol
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
South Virginia Medical Center
Clinic
JP Dental Care
Dentist
Nell J. Redfield Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Engine No 7
Fire Station
Wells Avenue Medical/Dental Center
Clinic
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Hospital
Willow Springs Center
Hospital
Willow Springs Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Reno Fire Department
Fire Station
Renown Health Urgent Care - Ryland
Clinic
Renown Regional Medical Center
Hospital
South Meadows Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Hospital
Reno Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Hospital
Don's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northeast (A+)

2. Old Northwest-West University (A+)

3. South Central (A+)

4. East Reno (A)

5. South Reno (C)

housing A

South Central home prices are $333,938 - which is 74% higher than Nevada
Home Price
$333,938 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
39% A+
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Valleys (A+)

2. East Reno (A+)

3. South Reno (A+)

4. Northwest (A+)

5. Northeast (A+)

schools D-

The South Central graduation rate is 72% - which is 11% lower than Nevada
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Brookfield School
Huffaker Elementary School
Smithridge Stem Academy
Edward L Pine Middle School
Bailey Charter School
North Star Online School
Sunflower Preschool
Anderson Elementary School
Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School
Echo Loder Elementary School
Little Flower School
St Johns Childrens Center
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Roger Corbett Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Stem Academy
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School
Edwin S Dodson Elementary School
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages Elementary School
Donner Springs Elementary School
Koinonia Day Treatment
Nevada Connections Academy
Triad School
Libby C Booth Elementary School
Hunter Lake Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Coral Academy High School
North Star Online School
Nv State Hs Meadowood
Earl Wooster High School
Nevada Connections Academy
Academy Of Art Careers And Technology
Reno High School
Voice Program
Turning Point
Marvin Picollo School
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
I Can Do Anything Charter High School
Washoe Inspire Academy
Innovations High School
Academy Of Career Education Charter School
Encompass Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Northwest (B-)

2. Southwest (B-)

3. South Reno (C+)

4. Old Northwest-West University (C+)

5. South Central (D-)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Northwest (A+)

2. South Reno (A+)

3. Northeast (A+)

4. Old Northwest-West University (A-)

5. East Reno (C+)

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South Central Area Facts

  • South Central has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Central crime rates are 105% higher than the Reno average
  • Cost of living in South Central is 1% lower than the Reno average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Central? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wheatland Park
      Manzanita Park
      Bartley Ranch Park
      Audrey Harris Park
      Tigh Park
      Anderson Park
      Moana Municipal Pool
      Jamaica Park

      Entertainment

      Old Huffaker Schoolhouse
      Robert Z Hawkins Ampitheater
      Never Enough Ballroom
      Richardson Gallery of Fine Art
      Century Parklane 16
      Art Source Gallery
      Stremmel Gallery
      Reno Little Theater

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Five Guys
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Baja Fresh
      Chick-fil-A
      Panda Express
      Boston Market
      Costa Vida

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Central? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in South Central.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Central? The cost of living in South Central is 122/100 - which is 22% higher than Nevada.
      South Central
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Reno
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Central? South Central crime rates are 6,408, which are 126% higher than Nevada
      Total Crime
      6,408 per 100k people

      176% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      176% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Central? The median income in South Central is $58,372 which is 10% higher than Nevada.
      Median household income
      $58,3726% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,27438% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Willow Springs Center
      Brookdale Northwest Reno
      VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
      Renown South Meadows Medical Center
      Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
      Renown Regional Medical Center
      West Hills Hospital
      Willow Springs Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      University Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Stead Medical
      Nell J. Redfield Health Center
      McCaskill Gynecology
      Renown Medical Group - McCabe
      Saint Mary's Urgent Care at Galena
      Student Health Services
      Talbott Plastic Surgery Center
      Ralston Family Physicians

      A Housing

      What are South Central home prices? South Central home prices are $333,938 - which is 74% higher than Nevada
      Median home value
      $333,93881% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36644% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      43% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Central have good schools? The South Central graduation rate is 72% - which is 11% lower than Nevada
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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