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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blake House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mocha Emporium
Coffee Shop
Crepes Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum
Regal MGM Springfield
Cinema
TAP Bowling & Arcade
Bowling Alley
MassMutual Center
Stadium
CityStage Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Museum
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Museum
Springfield Museums
Attraction
Seymour Planetarium
Attraction
Springfield Science Museum
Museum
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
Museum
Springfield Armory Museum
Museum
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
Zoo
Fuller Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Appleton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Big E Coliseum
Stadium
Storrowton Village Museum
Museum
Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Esther B. Griswold Theatre
Theatre Arts
Josiah Day House Museum
Museum
Majestic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Agawam Bowl
Bowling Alley
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (5) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Plaza Bar
Bar
TAP Sports Bar
Bar
Knox Bar
Bar
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
White Lion Brewery
Bar
Smith's Billiards
Bar
Deweys
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Winchester Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
South End Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Gym
Camp STAR Angelina
Community Centre
Henry A. Butova & Metcalf Gymnasiums
Gym
Longmeadow Community House
Community Centre
PowerClean Fitness
Gym
Healthtrax East Longmeadow
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Food Zone
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
PriceRite
Grocery Store
Old San Juan Bakery
Bakery
Save A Lot
Grocery Store
Puerto Rico Market & Bakery
Bakery
Gus & Pauls Bakery
Bakery
Precision Auto Repair
Grocery Store
Ye Olde Butcher
Butcher
Big Y
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Geissler's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Emerson Wight Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Leonardo da Vinci Park
Park
Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Stebbins Park
Park
Merrick Park
Park
Tower Square Park
Park
Steiger Park
Park
Downtown Springfield Railroad District
Park
Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
Park
Oakland St. Park
Park
Stearns Square Park
Park
Ruth Elizabeth Park
Park
Gerrish Park
Park
Springfield Armory National Historic Park
Park
Barrows Playgound
Park
Armory Square
Park
School Street / River Road Park
Park
Harriet Tubman Park
Park
Federal Square
Park
Kibbe Triangle
Park
Shops (2) F
Indian Motorcycle 1901 Apparel
Clothing
Hannoush Jewelers
Fashion
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Furniture
Tower Square Mall
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Asian Start Grocery
Convenience Store
BSW Beauty Supply
Beauty
Pretty Nails
Beauty
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Competitive Edge
Bicycle
Sue's Shop
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
Colorado Ski & Bike Shop
Bicycle
Kohl's
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Chicopee Eyecare
Optician
Rocky's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Corner Store
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Metro Center (B+)

2. South End (C)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (D+)

4. Brightwood (D)

5. Old Hill (D-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in South End.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations A+
Main/Marble
Bus Stop
MAIN / BROAD
Bus Stop
Main/Acushnet (opposite)
Bus Stop
Main/Acushnet
Bus Stop
MAIN / GARDNER
Bus Stop
Main/Montpelier
Bus Stop
MAIN / ADAMS
Bus Stop
Mill and Locust
Bus Stop
Main/Loring
Bus Stop
Mill and Locust (N)
Bus Stop
MAIN / MORRIS
Bus Stop
FORT PLEASANT / BLAKE HILL
Bus Stop
MAIN / MARGARET
Bus Stop
FORT PLEASANT / BLAKE HILL
Bus Stop
MILL / PINE
Bus Stop
BELMONT / LEYFRED
Bus Stop
Belmont/Leyfred
Bus Stop
FORT PLEASANT / LEETE
Bus Stop
MAIN / WILLIAM
Bus Stop
MILL / RAMP
Bus Stop
MAIN / WILLIAM
Bus Stop
Fort Pleasant/Forrest Park Ave.
Bus Stop
LOCUST / WOODSIDE
Bus Stop
LOCUST / WOODSIDE
Bus Stop
BELMONT / WOODSIDE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Old Hill (A+)

2. Bay (A+)

3. East Springfield (A)

4. Sixteen Acres (A)

5. Pine Point (A-)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in South End is 105/100 - which is 21% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Metro Center (A+)

3. Brightwood (A+)

4. Memorial Square (A+)

5. Maple High-Six Corners (A+)

crime F

South End crime rates are 5,819 per 100k, which is 318% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
4,178 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,641 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. East Forest Park (B+)

2. Sixteen Acres (C)

3. East Springfield (C-)

4. Brightwood (F)

5. Upper Hill (F)

employment F

The median income in South End is $26,096 - which is 63% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$26,096 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. East Forest Park (B)

2. Boston Road (B-)

3. Sixteen Acres (B-)

4. Liberty Heights (C)

5. Indian Orchard (C-)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Caring Health Center
Clinic
Springfield Police Metro Unit Substation
Police
Baystate High Street Health Center
Clinic
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Police Dept
Police
Hampden County Sheriff
Police
West Springfield Police Dept - Subst.
Police
Springfield College Public Safety
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Towne Student Health Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Medical Center
Hospital
State Police Springfield
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
Hospital
Doctor's Express Urgent Care
Clinic
West Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Baystate Medical Center
Hospital
West Springfield Police Dept
Police
Agawam Fire Department
Fire Station
Baystate Health Tolosky Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Upper Hill (A+)

2. Boston Road (A+)

3. Liberty Heights (A+)

4. McKnight (A+)

5. Bay (A+)

housing C+

South End home prices are $195,200 - which is 43% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$195,200 B
Home Appreciation Rate
83% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Indian Orchard (A+)

2. East Forest Park (A+)

3. Sixteen Acres (A+)

4. Boston Road (A+)

5. East Springfield (A+)

schools C-

The South End graduation rate is 43% - which is 51% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
43% F
Elementary Schools (1) B-
South End Middle School
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
The Macduffie School
Milton Bradley School
Sumner Avenue
Elias Brookings
Libertas Academy Charter School
Forest Park Middle
Kensington International School
Trinity Nursery And Kindergarten
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
William N. Deberry
White Street
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
Rebecca M Johnson
Washington
Edward P. Boland School
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Homer Street
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Memorial
High Schools (0) B-
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
The Macduffie School
High School Of Commerce
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Springfield High School
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Pope Francis High School
Springfield International Academy At Sci-Tech
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Longmeadow High
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Valley West School
Springfield Central High
John J Duggan Middle
Agawam High
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
West Springfield High
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
East Longmeadow High
Grace Academy
Chicopee High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. East Forest Park (C+)

2. McKnight (C)

3. Forest Park (C-)

4. South End (C-)

5. Boston Road (C-)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East Springfield (A+)

2. Sixteen Acres (A+)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (B+)

4. East Forest Park (D+)

5. Liberty Heights (D-)

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  • South End has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • South End crime rates are 80% higher than the Springfield average
  • Cost of living in South End is 2% higher than the Springfield average
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South End? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Emerson Wight Park
      Riverfront Park
      Leonardo da Vinci Park
      Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District
      Court Square Park
      Court Square Park
      Cohen Park
      Court Square Park

      Entertainment

      Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
      Regal MGM Springfield
      TAP Bowling & Arcade
      MassMutual Center
      CityStage Symphony Hall
      George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
      Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
      The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      The Plaza Bar
      TAP Sports Bar
      Knox Bar
      Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
      Dunkin' Donuts
      White Lion Brewery
      Smith's Billiards

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South End? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in South End.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South End? The cost of living in South End is 105/100 - which is 21% lower than Massachusetts.
      South End
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Springfield
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South End? South End crime rates are 5,819, which are 318% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      5,819 per 100k people

      150% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      150% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South End? The median income in South End is $26,096 which is 63% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $26,09653% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,00643% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
      Mercy Medical Center
      Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
      Baystate Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Towne Student Health Center
      The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Jeffrey WInt

      C+ Housing

      What are South End home prices? South End home prices are $195,200 - which is 43% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $195,2006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78917% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      12%

      82% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South End have good schools? The South End graduation rate is 43% - which is 51% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      43%

      48% 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

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