Livability Score

68
/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 (13) F
Lovey’s Tea Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Pacific Java
Coffee Shop
Fog City Java
Coffee Shop
Beach Monkey Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Perfect Pour Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tea World
Coffee Shop
Salada Beach Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Chit-Chat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rosalind Bakery
Coffee Shop
Jamba Juice
Coffee Shop
Kizler Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Never Too Latte
Coffee Shop
Eggettes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Milk Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Sea Bowl
Bowling Alley
Sanchez Adobe Museum
Museum
Pacifica Coastside Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Century at Tanforan and XD
Cinema
Century Plaza
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) F
A Grape In the Fog
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Taco Bell Cantina
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Upper Crust Deli
Deli
Panda Express
Fast Food
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Chit Chat Cafe At the Pier
Fast Food
Winters Tavern
Bar
Pit Stop
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Big Mouth Burger
Fast Food
Colombo's Delicatessen
Deli
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Pacifica U Save Liquors
Alcohol
Surf Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Newell's Cocktail Time
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Pacifica Community Center
Community Centre
Sanchez Art Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Pyramid Alternatives
Community Centre
Veterans Memorial Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
Sun Valley Market
Grocery Store
Sun Valley Fine Food
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Stuckey's Sustainable
Seafood
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Oceana Market
Grocery Store
Lunardi's
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's Markets
Grocery Store
Mazzetti's Bakery
Bakery
Save-More Meat Mkt
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Manila Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Pacifica Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Green Valley Market
Grocery Store
Friends Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Rolling Pin Donuts
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
Besan’s International Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (46) B
Calera Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tonini Field
Park
Fairway Park
Park
Mori Point (GGNRA)
Park
Oddstad Park
Park
Sharp Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sweeny Ridge Reserve
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Frontierland Playground
Playground
Frontierland Park
Park
Sanchez Adobe Park
Park
White Field Park
Park
Sanchez Park
Park
Brighton Road Park
Park
Portola Highlands Park
Park
Palmetto Mini Park
Park
Sharp Park Beach
Park
Pacific Heights Park
Park
Pacific Heights Park
Park
Pomo Playground
Playground
Ponerosa Park
Park
Shops (20) F
Salon 224
Hairdresser
Sterling Salon
Hairdresser
Nails by Lisa
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Johnny’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Linda Mar Ace Home Center
Home Improvement
Hair By Beverly
Hairdresser
Florey's Book
Books
Pacifica Pavilion of Flowers
Florist
Unknown Name
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Coastside Comics
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Pacific Manor Ace Hardware, Paint & Nursery
Home Improvement
Sassy Nails
Beauty
New York Nails 2
Beauty
King Nail Spa
Beauty
Pamper Me Nail Spa
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Pacifica.
Public Transit Stops (80)
Stops & Stations B+
Cabrillo Highway & Reina del Mar Avenue
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Reina del Mar Avenue
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Fassler Avenue
Bus Stop
Westport Drive & Lundy Way
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Westport Drive
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Rockaway Beach Avenue
Bus Stop
Westport Drive & Cabrillo Highway
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Westport Drive
Bus Stop
Lundy Way & Ridgeway Drive
Bus Stop
Bradford Way & Fairway Drive
Bus Stop
Crespi Drive & Roberts Road
Bus Stop
Crespi Drive & Cabrillo Highway
Bus Stop
Cabrillo Highway & Crespi Drive
Bus Stop
De Soto Drive & Anza Drive
Bus Stop
Francisco Boulevard & Lakeside Avenue
Bus Stop
Skyline College Transit Center
Bus Stop
Oceana Boulevard & Clarendon Road
Bus Stop
Clarendon Road & Francisco Boulevard
Bus Stop
Clarendon Road & Francisco Boulevard
Bus Stop
Oceana Boulevard & Brighton Road
Bus Stop
Skyline College Drop-Off Loop
Bus Stop
Palmetto Avenue & Clarendon Road
Bus Stop
Palmetto Avenue & Brighton Road
Bus Stop
Longview Drive & Goodwin Drive
Bus Stop
Longview Drive & Goodwin Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.5% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Pacifica is 219/100 - which is 57% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Pacifica crime rates are 1,735 per 100k, which is 39% lower than California
Property Crime
1,488 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
246 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Pacifica is $130,466 - which is 105% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$130,466 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Pacifica Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
SBFD - Station 52
Fire Station
ShoreView Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 71
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
South City Smile
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bayhill Dental Care
Dentist
Pacific Manor Dental
Dentist
Millbrae Fire Station #38
Fire Station
SBFD - Station 51
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Tanforan Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
San Bruno Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B-

Pacifica home prices are $943,500 - which is 131% higher than California
Home Price
$943,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Pacifica graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (10) F
Vallemar Elementary
Cabrillo Elementary
Ortega Elementary
Alma Heights Christian School
Portola Elementary
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Linda Mar Educational Center
Highlands Christian Schools
John Muir Elementary
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
Rollingwood Elementary
Monte Verde Elementary
Good Shepherd Elementary School
Westborough Middle
Ocean Shore Elementary
Skyline Elementary
Meadows Elementary
Parkside Intermediate
Sunset Ridge Elementary
St Robert Catholic School
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
El Crystal Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary
Junipero Serra Elementary
St Veronica Catholic School
High Schools (3) F
Terra Nova High
Alma Heights Christian School
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff'S)
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff'S)
Oceana High
Peninsula High
Peninsula High (Continuation)
Baden High (Continuation)
Capuchino High
South San Francisco High
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ratings A+

Pacifica has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Pacifica: An Oceanside Beauty 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I love living in Pacifica. It's a small city just south of San Francisco so there is always a ton of things I can do. The downside is that the cost of living is pretty high, but it's totally worth it. Since Pacifica is right on the water, there are a lot of places with beautiful ...Read More views of the ocean.

The weather in Pacifica is pretty mild which I enjoy very much. It doesn't get too hot in the summer, so if you like to spend a lot of time outdoors you can stay fairly comfortable. There's a huge amount of possibilities for work and education too. Finance and IT are the two biggest ones.

There are public buses you can use to get around the city but it might be easier if you have your own car. That way you can easily visit more places such as the San Pedro Valley Park which is on the southern edge of the city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Calera Creek Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Tonini Field
      Fairway Park
      Mori Point (GGNRA)
      Oddstad Park

      Entertainment

      Sea Bowl
      Sanchez Adobe Museum
      Pacifica Coastside Museum
      Unknown Name
      Century at Tanforan and XD
      Century Plaza

      Food & Drink

      A Grape In the Fog
      Unknown Name
      Taco Bell Cantina
      McDonald's
      Upper Crust Deli
      Panda Express
      L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
      Chit Chat Cafe At the Pier

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pacifica? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Pacifica.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher 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 Pacifica? The cost of living in Pacifica is 219/100 - which is 57% higher than California.
      Pacifica
      219

      119% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pacifica? Pacifica crime rates are 1,735, which are 39% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,735 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pacifica? The median income in Pacifica is $130,466 which is 105% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $130,466136% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,05381% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Pacifica home prices? Pacifica home prices are $943,500 - which is 131% higher than California
      Median home value
      $943,500411% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,535167% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Pacifica have good schools? The Pacifica graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      41% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pacifica a good place to live? Pacifica has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      8 total surveys

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