Livability Score

66
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Feng Cha Teahouse GG
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
iLanet Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tebo Tebo Tea Express
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Dose
Coffee Shop
Bestea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
M&M Donuts
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Sak Donuts
Coffee Shop
Lollicup Fresh Westminster
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
Cà Phê Biển
Coffee Shop
la Enchanté
Coffee Shop
Sweet Straw
Coffee Shop
Brewberry Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donuts & Pastries
Coffee Shop
Tribute Coffee House
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Surfside Lounge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Regal Garden Grove
Cinema
Festival Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The GEM Theater
Theatre Arts
Viện Bảo Tàng Lịch Sử Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa
Museum
Great Wolf
Water Park
Inside Out: Emotional Whirlwind
Attraction
Games of the Boardwalk
Attraction
Pixar Promenade Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Paradise Garden Bandstand
Theatre Arts
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Attraction
Pixar Pal-A-Round
Attraction
Silly Symphony Swings
Attraction
Jumpin' Jellyfish
Attraction
Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Attraction
Goofy's Sky School
Attraction
World of Color - ONE
Theatre Arts
World of Color - ONE
Attraction
Golden Zephyr
Attraction
Incredicoaster
Attraction
Palisades Stage
Theatre Arts
Downtown Disney Stage
Theatre Arts
Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure
Attraction
Cliff Hanger Traverse Rock Climb
Attraction
Radiator Springs Racers
Attraction
Downtown Disney Monorail Station
Attraction
Food and Drink (61) D-
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Rainbow Donuts
Fast Food
Kura Sushi
Fast Food
Bánh Mì & Chè Cali
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bánh Mì Saigon
Fast Food
Little Saigon Food To Go
Fast Food
Đức Hương Giò Chả
Deli
Nước Mía Viễn Đông
Fast Food
Lien Hoa B.B.Q.
Deli
BAOS HOG
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
The Boiling Crab To Go
Fast Food
Lee's Sandwiches
Fast Food
B & B Liquor Deli
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl’s Jr.;Green Burrito
Fast Food
KFC;Kentucky Gà Chiên
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Chuze Fitness
Gym
H. Louis Lake Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Paradise Pier Hotel Fitness Center
Gym
Eureka Fitness Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley - Kingston Branch
Community Centre
Groceries (18) F
home
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Summerly Bakery
Bakery
Lee's Sandwiches
Bakery
Hòa Bình Supermarket
Grocery Store
Fresh Choice Marketplace
Grocery Store
Bánh mì Saigon
Bakery
Mỹ Thuận Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Panadería Brizuelas
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
T&K Food
Grocery Store
Tiến Phát
Grocery Store
Sak Donuts
Bakery
Anh Minh
Grocery Store
Dang! Crabs
Seafood
King Harbor Seafood Restaurant
Seafood
Final Touch Bakery
Bakery
John's Produce
Grocery Store
Parks (80) A+
Bicentennial Park (Spirit of 76)
Park
Hare School Park
Park
Atlantis Play Center
Park
Faylane Park
Park
Gatosky Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Garden Grove Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Magnolia Park
Park
Lake School Park
Park
Morningside School Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Westminster Park
Park
Oasis Park
Park
Woodbury Park
Park
Newcastle Park
Park
Bowling Green
Park
Sid Goldstein Freedom Park
Park
Stoddard Park
Park
West Haven Park
Park
Hoover Park
Park
Energy Field Park
Park
Modjeska Park
Park
Stanton Park
Park
Rosita Park
Park
Shops (69) F
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dynamic Vapor
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Unique Hair
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Chevron
Convenience Store
Hoa Sen Flowers
Florist
Bánh Mút Khô Bò
Convenience Store
Diamond King
Fashion
Dr. Phi Doan Optometry
Optician
Celine Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Wholesale Nutrition Center
Convenience Store
Blue Skye Nails & Spa
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
76
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pick Me! Floral Boutique
Florist
Smilee Dental
Electronics
Neue in OC
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Garden Grove.
Public Transit Stops (46)
Stops & Stations
A+
Best Western Plus Pavillions
Bus Stop
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Bus Stop
Garden Grove Entertainment District - S/B
Bus Stop
Garden Grove Entertainment District - N/B
Bus Stop
Stanford Inn & Suites
Bus Stop
Days Inn Maingate
Bus Stop
M3
Bus Stop
Ramada Limited Suites Anaheim Convention Center
Bus Stop
Anaheim Hilton & Towers
Bus Stop
Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza
Bus Stop
Courtyard Anaheim
Bus Stop
DoubleTree Suites
Bus Stop
Convention Center Arena
Bus Stop
Brookhurst-Colchester
Bus Stop
Brookhurst-Brookmore
Bus Stop
Best Western Plus Raffles
Bus Stop
Clarion Hotel
Bus Stop
Cortona Inn & Suites
Bus Stop
Downtown Disney Monorail Station
Transit Station
Convention Way - S/B
Bus Stop
Convention Way - N/B
Bus Stop
Sheraton Park
Bus Stop
Brookhurst-Stoneybrook
Bus Stop
Holiday Inn Express
Bus Stop
Orangewood & Clementine
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Garden Grove is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C

Garden Grove crime rates are 2,502 per 100k, which is 12% lower than California
Property Crime
2,191 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
311 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A-

The median income in Garden Grove is $73,611 - which is 15% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$73,611
B
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Lee Dental Group
Doctor
OCFA Station 82
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Doctor's Medical Group
Clinic
OCFA Station 81
Fire Station
OCFA Station 80
Fire Station
OctaPharma Plasma
Clinic
Smilee Dental
Dentist
Stanton Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Western Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Thank You Dental
Dentist
Country Family Care
Doctor
Breast Prosthesis
Doctor
Pathway Medical Center
Clinic
OCFA Station 86
Fire Station
Lucie Warg, D.C., Ph.D.
Doctor
Crown Dental Implant Center
Dentist
DL Discount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hương Trần Quy
Doctor
Harbor Smiles
Dentist
Bác sĩ Nguyễn Hải Tuấn Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Garden Grove home prices are $580,300 - which is 42% higher than California
Home Price
$580,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Garden Grove graduation rate is 72% - which is 10% lower than California
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
72%
D-
Elementary Schools (45) D-
Brookhurst Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary
Stanford Elementary
Ethel M. Evans Elementary
St Columban School
Hope Christian Academy
Faylane Elementary
A. J. Cook Elementary
Louis G. Zeyen Elementary
Trinity Christian Schools
Gilbert Elementary
Mitchell Elementary
Excelsior Elementary
O C Kids Preschool
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
Linton T. Simmons Elementary
Anderson Elementary
Meairs Elementary
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary
Orange Crescent School
Mark Twain Special Center
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Skylark Preschool
Morningside Elementary
St Polycarp Catholic School
High Schools (10) F
Hope Christian Academy
Marie L. Hare High
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Trinity Christian Schools
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove High
Mark Twain Special Center
Rancho Alamitos High
Loara High
Magnolia High
Covenant Christian Academy
Polaris High (Alternative)
Santiago High
La Quinta High
Orangewood Academy
Pacifica High
Bethel Baptist Church And School
Westminster High
Samueli Academy
Cornelia Connelly School
Samueli Academy
Fusion Academy Hb: Huntington Beach
Fusion Academy - Huntington Beach
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
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ratings A-

Garden Grove has an overall rating of 80% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
D+
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Garden Grove Area Facts

  • Garden Grove has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Garden Grove crime rates are 12% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Garden Grove is 14% higher than the California average
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Garden Grove, California - A Beautiful Place to Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) Garden Grove, California is a city with a lot of things to do, attractions to see and great restaurants to eat. The best restaurant in Garden Grove is Oggie's Pizza and Brewing Company. Oggie's is a short drive from Disneyland. After a long day at the amusement park, there isn't ...Read More much better than a nice big slice of pizza and a big glass of beer from Oggie's, which is the greatest sports bar in Garden Grove. The chicken wings and salads are top quality. This is the restaurant to come for a good meal and a fun time watching the big game. The Buffalo Chicken Salad is a particular favorite of the female customers.

The Boiling Crab on Brookhurst Street is the best restaurant in Garden Grove for Vietnamese and French cuisine. And they serve fantastic seafood for unbelievably low prices. With crawfish, clams, and shrimp made to order by the pound, The Boiling Crab is one of the best seafood restaurants in Southern California and probably the best in Garden Grove.

Garden Grove is a great town to visit or make a home. Read Less
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      Garden Grove, CA

      Garden Grove is one of the many suburbs that encircle Los Angeles, but this community sets itself apart from the rest thanks to the kind and energetic people who call it home. The city has grown to over 170,000 residents who take pride in calling the city home. Just 30 miles to the southeast of downtown Los Angeles, there are many people who live here that commute into LA every day in order to work, play, and relax. Garden Grove has a steady economy that is blessed with all of the jobs available in Orange County and beyond.

      Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 both serve the area, and while they can back up during rush hour traffic, Garden Grove sees nowhere near the amount of traffic as Los Angeles, Irvine, or other cities that are closer to the downtown area. Orange County Transportation is the area's option for those who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by leaving their cars and trucks at home in the garage. It is a reliable option that is also economical. Many residents of Garden Grove also get around by bike since the city has invested money into bike lanes in recent years.

      Disneyland the surrounding shopping opportunities are some of the attractions that are closest to Garden Grove. This is perfect for families with young children or teenagers since everyone seems to love the magic of Mickey, Minnie, and all of the modern Disney characters. Christ Cathedral Church is a local landmark that has hosted hundreds of thousands of worshippers since first opening its doors.

      Home prices in Garden Grove are cheaper than in neighboring communities like Irvine and Santa Clarita, but they are still well above the national average. This is the price that must be paid to live in a city that has some of the best weather in all of the state and a lot of top-notch entertainment options. West Garden Grove, Rustic Lane, and Colonia Manzanilla are just a few of the areas where those looking to buy or rent a home should search in order to find a diamond in the rough. Garden Grove High School and the main branch of the city's library are located near each other in the downtown area, making it easy for teenagers to further their education while having a little bit of fun.

      Dining is a great choice in Garden Grove, and Los Sanchez Restaurant is one of the best choices for Mexican food in the entire LA area. The Smoking Ribs and Carolina's Italian Restaurant are also places that you will see packed on a Friday night since they offer great dishes at unbeatable prices.

      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garden Grove? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bicentennial Park (Spirit of 76)
      Hare School Park
      Atlantis Play Center
      Faylane Park
      Gatosky Park
      Village Green Park
      Garden Grove Park
      Civic Center Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Garden Grove
      Festival Amphitheater
      The GEM Theater
      Viện Bảo Tàng Lịch Sử Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa
      Great Wolf
      Inside Out: Emotional Whirlwind
      Games of the Boardwalk
      Pixar Promenade Band Shell

      Food & Drink

      Wienerschnitzel
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Chipotle
      Wingstop
      See's Candies
      In-N-Out Burger
      Rainbow Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garden Grove? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Garden Grove.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Garden Grove Hospital And Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      DL Discount Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Lee Dental Group
      Lucie Warg, D.C., Ph.D.
      Hương Trần Quy
      OrangeGrove Rehabilitation