Livability Score

72
/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 (8) A+
Time Market
Coffee Shop
Epic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Iguana
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woops!
Coffee Shop
Café Zopé
Coffee Shop
Espresso Art
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Scented Leaf
Coffee Shop
Caffé Lucé
Coffee Shop
Exo Roast Co.
Coffee Shop
The Coronet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Slot Canyon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ike's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gemstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Scoop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffe Luce
Coffee Shop
The Scented Leaf Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Einstein Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hatch
Coffee Shop
Shot in the Dark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cartel Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Eleven Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heemee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Postal History Foundation
Museum
Mr. Heads Gallery
Art Gallery
Arizona History Museum
Museum
Goddess of Agave
Attraction
Butterfly Mural
Attraction
Arizona State Museum South
Museum
Arizona State Museum
Museum
Old Pueblo Trolley Barn
Museum
Museum of Art
Museum
Solar Culture
Art Gallery
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Museum
John P. Schaefer Center for Creative Photography
Art Gallery
Club Congress
Nightclub
Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum
Museum
Rialto Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Screening Room
Cinema
Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Museum
Tucson Presidio
Attraction
H20 Discotec
Nightclub
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson
Museum
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson
Museum
Fox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Snob Row
Attraction
J. Knox Corbett House
Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Museum
Food and Drink (18) A+
IBT'S
Bar
Sky Bar
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
No Anchovies
Bar
Eat-a-Pita
Fast Food
Surly Wench
Bar
Frog and Firkin
Bar
Gentle Ben's Brewing Company
Bar
Auld Dubliner
Bar
Silver Mine Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Che's Lounge
Bar
The Royal Room
Bar
Red's Smokehouse and Tap Room
Bar
Bison Witches
Bar
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Tap & Bottle
Bar
The Hut
Bar
Smoothie Factory
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
O'Malley's
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Tucson Indian Center
Community Centre
FIT Studio
Gym
Student Union Memorial Center
Community Centre
Yoga Oasis
Gym
Armory Park Center
Community Centre
Wildcat Crossfit
Gym
Blacklidge Community Center
Community Centre
Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Community Centre
Santa Rosa Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
YogaOasis Central
Gym
Hellenic Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Yoga Connection
Gym
Fred Archer Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) B
Woops!
Bakery
Food Conspiracy Co-op
Grocery Store
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
Grocery Store
17th Street Market
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Estrella Bakery
Bakery
Dolce Pastello Cakes
Bakery
Rincon Market
Grocery Store
Mendez Bakery and Tortillas
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Valencia Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Beef Master Meat Market
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Baguette French Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Babylon Market
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Catalina Park
Park
Geronimo Center
Park
De Anza Park
Park
Sculpture Garden
Park
Stevens Plaza
Park
Iron Horse Park
Park
Highland Quad
Park
Dunbar Spring Playground
Playground
Jácome Plaza
Park
The Main Mall
Park
El Presidio Plaza
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Veinte de Agosto Park
Park
Armory Park
Park
Plaza de la Mesilla
Park
Estevan Park
Park
San Augustine Plaza
Park
David G. Herrera and Ramon Quiroz Park
Park
The Main Mall
Park
El Paso and Southwestern Greenway
Park
Mansfield Park
Park
Francisco Elias Esquer Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Barrio San Antonio Park
Park
Rosendo S. Perez Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Time Market
Convenience Store
Fourth Avenue Barbershop
Hairdresser
Everest Souveneirs
Gift Shop
D'Alba Salon
Beauty
Celestial Rites
Gift Shop
Asurion Phone & Tech Repair
Electronics
Blades
Hairdresser
Creations
Clothing
Antigone Books
Books
Urban Outfiters
Clothing
Dress Code
Clothing
Grand Central
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Hippie Gypsy
Clothing
Pitaya
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Boutique 8•1•6
Clothing
The Other Side
Fashion
Economy Restaurant Supply Inc.
Convenience Store
JJ Bicycles
Bicycle
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Bookstop
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Campfire Cycling
Bicycle
Empire Foods
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Richland Heights West (A+)

2. Shaheen Estates (A+)

3. Barrio Santa Rosa (A+)

4. Richland Heights East (A+)

5. Campbell-Grant (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in West University.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
University Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
Transit Stop
University Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
Transit Stop
4th Avenue & 5th Street
Transit Stop
4th Avenue & 5th Street
Transit Stop
4th Avenue & 7th Street
Transit Stop
University Boulevard & Tyndall Avenue
Transit Stop
4th Avenue & 7th Street
Transit Stop
University Boulevard & Tyndall Avenue
Transit Stop
Euclid/Speedway
Bus Stop
Euclid/Speedway
Bus Stop
Speedway/Euclid
Bus Stop
Stone/University
Bus Stop
Stone/University
Bus Stop
Stone/Speedway
Bus Stop
2nd Street & Olive Road
Transit Stop
2nd Street & Olive Road
Transit Stop
Park/Speedway
Bus Stop
4th Avenue & 9th Street
Transit Stop
Stone/Speedway
Bus Stop
4th Avenue & 9th Street
Transit Stop
Toole/7th Avenue
Bus Stop
Toole/7th Avenue
Bus Stop
Euclid/Drachman
Bus Stop
Speedway/Olive Underpass
Bus Stop
Euclid/Drachman
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Miles East West (A+)

2. Alvernon Heights (A+)

3. Hedrick Acres (A+)

4. Cabrini (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in West University is 117/100 - which is 16% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Drexel Park (A+)

2. Julia Keen (A+)

3. Rose (A+)

4. Alvernon Heights (A+)

5. San Ignacio Yaqui (A+)

crime D-

West University crime rates are 2,897 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Arizona
Property Crime
2,394 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
503 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Armory Park (B-)

2. Barrio Viejo (B-)

3. Bear Canyon (B-)

4. Blenman-Elm (B-)

5. Broadmoor-Broadway (B-)

employment F

The median income in West University is $30,374 - which is 41% lower than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$30,374 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Houghton (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Civano (A+)

4. Mesquite Ranch (A+)

5. Rillito (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Luke’s Home
Nursing Home
Campus Health
Doctor
Tucson Police Department
Police
University of Arizona Police
Police
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Hospital
Leon Levy Cancer Center
Clinic
Sydney E. Salmon Building
Clinic
Tucson Fire Department
Fire Station
Anesthesiology
Doctor
El Rio Health Children's Health Center
Clinic
El Rio Health Robert Gomez Building
Clinic
Arizona State Highway Patrol
Police
El Rio Health Cherrybell
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Mary's Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Tucson Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Tucson Police Department - West
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Broadway-Northeast (A+)

2. Dodge Flower (A+)

3. El Gheko (A+)

4. El Montevideo (A+)

5. Glenn Heights (A+)

housing C+

West University home prices are $315,600 - which is 78% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$315,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
10.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ironwood Ridge (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Midvale Park (A+)

4. Julia Keen (A+)

5. Bravo Park Lane (A+)

schools B-

The West University graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Roskruge Bilingual Elementary School - Closed
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Imago Dei Middle School
First Southern Christian School
Mexicayotl Academy
Al Huda Islamic School
Pima Partnership Academy
Downtown Alternative High School
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
International School Of Tucson
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Safford K-8 School
Safford Elementary School
Agave Middle And High School
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
Highland Free School
Nosotros Academy
Southeast Region
Jefferson Park Elementary School
Sam Hughes Elementary
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
High Schools (0) A+
Pcjted - Tucson High School
Tucson Magnet High School
Pima Partnership School The
City High School
Ha:San Preparatory & Leadership School
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Agave Middle And High School
Project More High School
Pcjted - Project More
Nosotros Academy
Southeast Region
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Asdb/Tucson Deaf School
Asdb/Tucson Blind School
Intermountain Academy
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Salpointe Catholic High School
Saca Online
Southern Arizona Community High School
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Presidio School
Amphitheater High School
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mountain View (A+)

2. Hedrick Acres (A+)

3. Catalina Vista-Blenman-Elm (A+)

4. Poets Square (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Campus Farm (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Saint Cyrils (A+)

4. Menlo Park (A+)

5. Bear Canyon (A+)

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  • West University has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • West University crime rates are 30% lower than the Tucson average
  • Cost of living in West University is 16% higher than the Tucson average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Catalina Park
      Geronimo Center
      De Anza Park
      Sculpture Garden
      Stevens Plaza
      Iron Horse Park
      Highland Quad
      Dunbar Spring Playground

      Entertainment

      Postal History Foundation
      Mr. Heads Gallery
      Arizona History Museum
      Goddess of Agave
      Butterfly Mural
      Arizona State Museum South
      Arizona State Museum
      Old Pueblo Trolley Barn

      Food & Drink

      IBT'S
      Sky Bar
      Dairy Queen
      No Anchovies
      Eat-a-Pita
      Surly Wench
      Frog and Firkin
      Gentle Ben's Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West University? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in West University.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      24%

      22% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West University? The cost of living in West University is 117/100 - which is 16% higher than Arizona.
      West University
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      Tucson
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West University? West University crime rates are 2,897, which are 16% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      2,897 per 100k people

      25% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      25% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West University? The median income in West University is $30,374 which is 41% lower than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $30,37445% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,89333% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Mary's Hospital
      Tucson Medical Center
      Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
      Banner University Medical Center Tucson
      Banner - University Medical Center South
      Saint Joseph's Hospital
      Cornerstone Hospital of Southeastern Arizona
      Arizona Cancer Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Campus Health
      Evan Kligman, MD
      codac
      Copperstate OBGYN
      Anesthesiology
      Associates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      Urgent Care
      Tristan Berry, M.D.

      C+ Housing

      What are West University home prices? West University home prices are $315,600 - which is 78% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $315,60071% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75021% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      61% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West University have good schools? The West University graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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