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 (1) F
Coffee Nine
Coffee Shop
The White Raven
Coffee Shop
Mountain Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Solid Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jenna Sue's Café
Coffee Shop
Boulder Creek Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cat
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cruise Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Park Hall
Theatre Arts
Victory Circle
Theatre Arts
Sequoia Aerial Adventure
Attraction
Historic Center
Museum
Redwood Canopy Tours
Attraction
Bigfoot Museum
Museum
Roaring Camp Railroads
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Museum
Mini Bikes Activity Area
Attraction
High Ropes
Attraction
Zip Tower and Climbing Wall
Attraction
Prime Time Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
City of Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
CineLux Scotts Valley Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) F
Masood's Liquor & Deli
Alcohol
Ben Lomond Liquors
Alcohol
Henfling’s Bar & Grill
Bar
Castelli's Deli
Deli
Humble Sea Tavern
Bar
Felton Fair Liquors
Alcohol
Monty's Log Cabin
Bar
The Fountain
Sweets
Frontier Bob's
Sweets
Fosters Freeze
Fast Food
Redwood Keg Liquor & Deli
Alcohol
Boulder Creek Brewery
Bar
Joe's Bar
Bar
Boulder Creek Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Cutesy Cupcakes
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pure Valley Water
Beverages
Fitness (1) F
Highlands Senior Center
Community Centre
Felton Community Hall
Community Centre
Boulder Creek Recreation Hall
Community Centre
SOL Hot Yoga
Gym
Perfect Union
Gym
Groceries (2) F
La Placa Family Bakery
Bakery
Ben Lomond Market
Grocery Store
Wild Roots Market
Grocery Store
Felton Donuts and Pastries
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Felton Nutrition
Health Food
Wild Roots Market
Grocery Store
Johnnie's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (7) C-
Highlands Park
Park
Ben Lomond County Park
Park
Quail Hollow Ranch Park
Park
Felton Deck
Park
Felton Covered Bridge Park
Park
Covered Bridge Equestrian Center
Park
Alba Park, Recreation, and Parkway District
Park
Shingle Mill Creek
Park
Loch Lomond City Recreation Area
Park
Gus Harding Memorial Area
Park
Mission Springs Camps & Conference Center
Park
Michael Gray Field Park
Park
Skypark
Park
Barbara Day/Dam Park
Park
Junction Park
Park
Skypark
Park
Shops (5) F
Andersen Jewelry Design
Fashion
Hair Remedy
Hairdresser
Hunt & Shaw Optometry
Optician
Hair Frenzy
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Lee's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Jedzebel
Clothing
Corner Stone
Convenience Store
Mountain Spirits
Gift Shop
Heads Up!
Hairdresser
Family Nail Spa
Beauty
Green Room
Hairdresser
TrendSetter Boutique
Clothing
Felton Feed
Pets
Felton Nails
Hairdresser
Kathy Nails
Beauty
Zayante Market
Convenience Store
Mountain Parks Foundation Store
Gift Shop
Treasured Gift
Discount Store
Creative Hands
Hairdresser
Boulder Creek veterinary clinic
Pets
Scarborough Lumber
Home Improvement
Oh, Suzannah!
Hairdresser
True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Blind Pilot
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Ben Lomond.
Public Transit Stops (35)
Stops & Stations
A+
Highlands Park
Bus Stop
Highlands Park
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Park Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Shadowbrook Road
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Hermosa Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Hermosa Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Azalea Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Azalea Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Hihn Road
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Willowbrook Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Sunnycroft Road
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Hihn Road
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Quail Hollow Road
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & River Street
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & River Street
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Locust Street
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Locust Street
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Hillside Avenue
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Hillside Avenue
Bus Stop
Highway 9 & Glen Lomond Lane
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Riverside Avenue
Bus Stop
Glen Arbor Road & Pine Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ben Lomond is 190/100 - which is 36% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B-

Ben Lomond crime rates are 1,726 per 100k, which is 39% lower than California
Property Crime
1,422 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Ben Lomond is $98,406 - which is 54% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$98,406
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Young Chiropractic
Doctor
Ben Lomond Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Cynthia B Creech DDS
Dentist
Zayante Fire Protection District, Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Cal Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) CZU Felton Headquarters
Fire Station
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
Station 34/McDermott
Fire Station
Station 31/Fall Creek
Fire Station
Nurses Staton
Doctor
Dennis Belom MD
Doctor
Station 32/Martin
Fire Station
Boulder Creek Drug Store
Pharmacy
Sheriff Substation
Police
Boulder Creek Fire Protection District
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Boulder Creek Medical Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Ben Lomond home prices are $779,600 - which is 90% higher than California
Home Price
$779,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29%
A+
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Ben Lomond graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94%
A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Slvusd Home And Hospital
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Ludlow Preschool
Slvusd Charter
St Lawrence Academy
Bonny Doon Elementary
Boulder Creek Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Slvusd Charter
San Lorenzo Valley High
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  • Ben Lomond has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Ben Lomond crime rates are 39% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Ben Lomond is 36% higher than the California average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Highlands Park
      Ben Lomond County Park
      Quail Hollow Ranch Park
      Felton Deck
      Felton Covered Bridge Park
      Covered Bridge Equestrian Center
      Alba Park, Recreation, and Parkway District
      Shingle Mill Creek

      Entertainment

      Park Hall
      Victory Circle
      Sequoia Aerial Adventure
      Historic Center
      Redwood Canopy Tours
      Bigfoot Museum
      Roaring Camp Railroads
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Masood's Liquor & Deli
      Ben Lomond Liquors
      Henfling’s Bar & Grill
      Castelli's Deli
      Humble Sea Tavern
      Felton Fair Liquors
      Monty's Log Cabin
      The Fountain

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ben Lomond? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Ben Lomond.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Young Chiropractic