Livability Score

55
/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
Kaffee Meister
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bella
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Marshal Scottys Playland
Theme Park
Santee Drive-In
Cinema
Food and Drink (13) F
Wow Donuts
Fast Food
Los Rancheritos Mexican Food
Fast Food
K K Market
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Eastbound Bar & Grill
Bar
Mary's Donuts & Coffee
Fast Food
Sarai's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Lakeside Roundup
Bar
Sports Saloon
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Coach Stop Saloon
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Dons Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Hunter's Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hi-C-Era
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Lakeside Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Glaze Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Garden Farms Market
Grocery Store
Vons 2366
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Unknown Name
Park
Children’s Playground
Playground
Lindo Lake County Park
Park
Lake Jennings Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Lake Jennings Country Park
Park
Cactus County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Louis A Stelzer County Park
Park
Louis Stelzer County Park
Park
River View Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Flynn Springs County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Walker Preserve Trail
Park
Northcote Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shadow Hill Park
Park
Shadow Hills Park
Park
Albert Van Zanten Park
Park
Walker Preserve Trail
Park
Bostonia Park
Park
Shops (7) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Payton Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Valero Food Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Local Mercantile
Gift Shop
Lakeside Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
El Cajon Hardware
Home Improvement
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Venus Nails & Hair
Hairdresser
Lucy's Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Sky Fuel
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Conroy's Flowers
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bob's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hair We Are Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Lakeside.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations D-
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Business 8 & East Lakeview Road
Bus Stop
Business 8 & El Dorado Parkway
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Lake Valley Road
Bus Stop
Business 8 & El Dorado Parkway
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Lake Valley Road
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Pinkard Ln
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Pinkard Ln
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Lake Jennings Park Road
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lake Jennings Park Road & Business 8
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Business 8 & Lake Jennings Park Road
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lakeside is 144/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Lakeside crime rates are 3,366 per 100k, which is 18% higher than California
Property Crime
2,774 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
592 crimes per 100k F
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employment A-

The median income in Lakeside is $80,318 - which is 26% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$80,318 A-
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Leo's Lakeside Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeside Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Lakeside Fire Protection District Station 3
Fire Station
Woodside Dental
Dentist
Lakeside Fire Protection District Admin & Station 2
Fire Station
Cal Fire San Diego - Flinn Springs Fire Station
Fire Station
Lakeside Fire Protection District Station 1 - Apparatus Bay
Fire Station
Lakeside Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Family Dentestry
Dentist
California Highway Patrol
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Bostonia Medical Offices
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Lakeside Fire Protection District Station 26
Fire Station
St. Paul's Place
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Lakeside home prices are $443,100 - which is 8% higher than California
Home Price
$443,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Lakeside graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (15) B-
Foothills Christian Elementary School
Tierra Del Sol Middle
Lindo Park Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Lemon Crest Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool
Rios Elementary
Learning Academy
Winter Gardens Elementary
W. D. Hall Elementary
Pepper Valley Learning Center
St Kieran Catholic School
Hill Creek Elementary
Blossom Valley Elementary
Eucalyptus Hills Elementary
Pepper Drive Elementary
Greenfield Middle
Bostonia Language Academy
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Kidinnu Academy
Cajon Valley Home
High Schools (3) F
El Capitan High
River Valley Charter
River Valley Charter
Fred Finch Youth Center
Santana High
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ratings B+

Lakeside has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Lakeside Area Facts

  • Lakeside has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Lakeside crime rates are 18% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lakeside is 3% higher than the California average

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Things to Do in Lakeside, CA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) If you'll be visiting Lakeside soon, you'll find a number of interesting attractions in the area. If you live in Lakeside and are planning for friends to visit, you likely won't have trouble finding fun activities that everyone will enjoy.

For a relaxing vacation that involves ...Read More a little gambling, Barona Resort and Casino is the perfect location. There are lots of luxury amenities on site, including swimming and a workout center. You can also enjoy nature at Santee Lakes, a wonderful location for taking a walk or having a picnic. Summers Past Farms is another family-friendly location that celebrates the beauty of native crops. You'll also get lots of meal ideas from the fresh fruits and vegetables on the farm.

Lakeside is also home of the Creation and Earth History Museum, which exhibits spiritual principles that are sometimes displayed in various aspects of the earth's development. You can also end the day at the Santee Drive-In, where you can enjoy your favorite movies under the stars. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Children’s Playground
      Lindo Lake County Park
      Lake Jennings Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lake Jennings Country Park
      Cactus County Park

      Entertainment

      Marshal Scottys Playland
      Santee Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      Wow Donuts
      Los Rancheritos Mexican Food
      K K Market
      Unknown Name
      Eastbound Bar & Grill
      Mary's Donuts & Coffee
      Sarai's Taco Shop
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakeside? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Lakeside.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakeside? The cost of living in Lakeside is 144/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
      Lakeside
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakeside? Lakeside crime rates are 3,366, which are 18% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,366 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Lakeside? The median income in Lakeside is $80,318 which is 26% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $80,31845% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,35612% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lakeside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Leo's Lakeside Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Lakeside home prices? Lakeside home prices are $443,100 - which is 8% higher than California
      Median home value
      $443,100140% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46054% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Lakeside have good schools? The Lakeside graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lakeside a good place to live? Lakeside has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      5 total surveys

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