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 (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lucky Llama Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels
Coffee Shop
The Worker Bee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Seaside Theatre
Theatre Arts
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
Museum
Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum
Museum
Carpinteria Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Alcazar Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sunburst Wine Bar
Bar
Robitaille's Fine Candies
Sweets
Beach Liquor
Alcohol
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Sandpiper Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Pacific Health Foods
Grocery Store
Reynaldo's Mexican Bakery
Bakery
Parks (18) A+
Viola Fields
Park
Monte Vista Park
Park
Tar Pit Park
Park
Carpinteria Bluffs III
Park
Carpinteria Creek Park
Park
Carpinteria State Beach
Park
Lions Club Park
Park
Rincon Beach County Park
Park
Tomol Interactive Playground
Playground
Canalino School Park
Park
El Carro Park
Park
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Park
Park
St Josephs Catholic Church Park
Park
King's Park
Park
Franklin Creek Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Heath Ranch Park & Adobe
Park
Shops (11) F
Linden Strands
Hairdresser
Whimsy
Furniture
Carpinteria T-Shirt Company
Clothing
Seaside Makers Collective
Gift Shop
Homestead Antiques Trading Co.
Furniture
Tidepools
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kim's Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Carpinteria.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations
A+
Carpinteria & Bailard
Bus Stop
Via Real & Bailard
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Turbodyne
Bus Stop
Via Real & Vista de Santa Barbara
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & City Hall
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & #6303
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Concha Loma
Bus Stop
Via Real & Mark Avenue
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & US Hwy 101
Bus Stop
Via Real & Business Park
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Casitas Plaza
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Palm
Bus Stop
Hwy 150 & Camino Carreta
Bus Stop
Carpinteria at Maple (Downtown Carp)
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Maple
Bus Stop
Caoubterua Avenue at Eugenia Place (Downtown Carp)
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Eugenia
Bus Stop
Carpinteria, CA (CPN)
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Elm
Bus Stop
Carpinteria
Transit Station
Carpinteria & Reynolds
Bus Stop
Carpinteria & Seventh
Bus Stop
Via Real & Santa Ynez
Bus Stop
Via Real & Santa Monica East
Bus Stop
Via Real & Santa Monica West
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.4%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Carpinteria is 181/100 - which is 29% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B+

Carpinteria crime rates are 1,509 per 100k, which is 47% lower than California
Property Crime
1,271 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
239 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Carpinteria is $74,868 - which is 17% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$74,868
B
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carpinteria Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Beach Medical Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing C

Carpinteria home prices are $711,100 - which is 74% higher than California
Home Price
$711,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
9.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D+

The Carpinteria graduation rate is 79% - which is 1% lower than California
School Test Scores
52%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
79%
D+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Carpinteria Middle
Canalino Elementary
Carpinteria Family
The Howard School
Aliso Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Carpinteria Senior High
Cate School
Rincon High (Continuation)
Foothill Alternative High
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ratings A+

Carpinteria has an overall rating of 84% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Carpinteria Area Facts

  • Carpinteria has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Carpinteria crime rates are 47% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Carpinteria is 29% higher than the California average
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Carpinteria Reviews

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Beautiful beach town . 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 23, 2021) Carpinteria was home I was born and raised there for 19 years. I loved surfing from Loons point to Rincon Point . It was a very small time vibe I loved. It's population has doubled If not more. The cost of renting or owning property is about the same as Hawaii. I had to move ...Read More to purchase a home. I wish I could afford to live there again. Read Less
safe town, beautiful beach 3.5 rating By momwerkz ( Apr 26, 2015) Having been a Carp resident for 4 years, its still the nicest place of the many different places I've lived, and I never thought Alameda CA or Irvine would drop below the #1 spot. What I love about it is that its very walkable. Nice little eateries, a bit of local shopping, and f ...Read More antastic weather year round. Even with the train running right by my front door, its still a lovely place to live. What I'm not nuts about is all the transients who find their way to Carp. We get bombarded in the summertime with tourists and the part time residents, you have to be very careful when you're driving around town to dodge those folks who really never learned how to ride a bike. Lots of stupid parents try to teach their kids on the busiest streets in town, and it's nerve-wracking. You have to give pedestrians right of way, which means you have to keep your eyes wide open for folks who just step out into traffic expecting everyone to stop for them, some are difficult to see at certain times of day. It's very expensive to live here. Don't even think that its not. Rents are not cheap. Folks don't even want to fix up their dumpy old dwellings anymore because they think that folks will pay top dollar to live here. Some will, but it makes it difficult to find a decent place to live. I won't even get started on the water issue...the city takes HUGE advantage of that by gouging the hell out of customers for water use and we don't even have a yard to water! Santa Barbara is close, Ventura is close, and even a ride down to Los Angeles only takes about 90 mins (on a good day!). PS: a big plus if you speak Spanish!! Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Viola Fields
      Monte Vista Park
      Tar Pit Park
      Carpinteria Bluffs III
      Carpinteria Creek Park
      Carpinteria State Beach
      Lions Club Park
      Rincon Beach County Park

      Entertainment

      Seaside Theatre
      Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
      Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum
      Carpinteria Arts Center
      Alcazar Theater

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Sunburst Wine Bar
      Robitaille's Fine Candies
      Beach Liquor
      Carl's Jr.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carpinteria? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Carpinteria.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors