Livability Score

56
/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 (7) F
Goddess Goods
Coffee Shop
The Rock Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Top Dog Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Morro Bay Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Bayside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Good Tides Organic Bistro
Coffee Shop
Nautical Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Morro Bay Landing
Attraction
Morro Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
Museum
Morro Bay Aquarium
Aquarium
Bay Theatre
Cinema
Sperm Whale Jaw
Attraction
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
Museum
Food and Drink (17) F
Crill's Saltwater Taffy
Sweets
Stax
Bar
Morro Bay House of Jerky
Deli
Crills II
Sweets
The Libertine Pub
Bar
Kelli's Candies
Sweets
Morro Bay Wine Seller
Bar
Bottle Liquor & Deli
Deli
Legends at the Circle Inn
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Foster's Old Fashion Freeze
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Del Mar Liquor & Deli
Alcohol
The Buoy
Bar
Merrimaker
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Morro Bay Audubon Society
Community Centre
Head-Over-Heels
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Tognazzini's Dockside Too
Seafood
La Parisienne French Bakery
Bakery
Sun-N-Buns Bakery
Bakery
Morro Bay Butcher & Deli
Butcher
Sunshine Health Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Spencer's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (23) F
Coleman Park
Park
Anchor Memorial Park
Park
Mariner Park
Park
Lila Keiser Park
Park
Tidelands Park
Park
Monty Young Park
Park
Morro Bay City Park
Park
Bayshore Bluffs Park
Park
Cloisters Community Park
Park
Del Mar Park
Park
Morro Strand State Beach Campground
Park
North Point Natural Area
Park
Pasadena Park
Park
Monarch Grove Natural Area
Park
Shops (30) D-
Shirt Shop
Clothing
Azhiaziam
Clothing
Farmer's Kites and Surreys
Discount Store
Poppy
Clothing
Otter Bay Gifts
Gift Shop
Rose's Landing Restaurants and Shops
Mall
Dolphin Shirt Company
Clothing
Marina Square
Mall
California Images
Clothing
Marina Square
Mall
Salt Building
Mall
The Shell Shop
Gift Shop
Mike's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Summer Cottage
Gift Shop
Coalesce Bookstore & Garden Wedding Chapel
Books
Antiques Et Cetera
Furniture
Lemos Feed and Pet Supply
Pets
Serenity by the Sea
Beauty
Queens Closet
Clothing
TNT Coast Boot & Shoe Repair
Shoes
Holistic Movement Center
Beauty
Harbor Floral
Florist
Catch a Wave Beauty Salon
Beauty
Morro Nails
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Morro Bay.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations
F
15
Bus Stop
15
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
15
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
2nd St & Santa Maria Ave
Bus Stop
Santa Ysabel Ave & 7th St
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
Santa Ysabel Ave & 15th St
Bus Stop
11th St & El Morro Ave
Bus Stop
Pine Ave & Binscarth Rd
Bus Stop
Ramona Ave & 2nd St
Bus Stop
12
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Morro Bay is 170/100 - which is 21% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D+

Morro Bay crime rates are 1,897 per 100k, which is 33% lower than California
Property Crime
1,388 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
509 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B

The median income in Morro Bay is $73,864 - which is 16% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$73,864
B
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Morro Family Practice
Doctor
Morro Bay Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Morro Bay Police Department
Police
Urgent Care
Clinic
San Luis Ambulance Station 83
Ambulance Station
CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing C+

Morro Bay home prices are $651,400 - which is 59% higher than California
Home Price
$651,400
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A+
Home Affordability
8.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Morro Bay graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
School Test Scores
57%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (1) F
Del Mar Elementary
Baywood Elementary
Monarch Grove Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Morro Bay High
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ratings A+

Morro Bay has an overall rating of 87% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Morro Bay Area Facts

  • Morro Bay has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Morro Bay crime rates are 33% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Morro Bay is 21% higher than the California average
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Beautiful Coastal Weather Every Single Day 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in Morro Bay, CA was one of the greatest experiences I ever had. I was able to see a lot and do a lot. I stayed here for a very short time, however due to the beautiful coastal scenery, I was able to explore this city quite often. This city has some of the most beautiful h ...Read More omes around the water. The cost of living has been steadily rising over the past few years, and homes are starting to be quite expensive. There is lots of opportunity for work here.

The best areas in Morro Bay, CA were the coastal scene and the restaurants. There was so many different restaurants to eat at every day. Some of my favorite restaurants here was the Blue Sky Bistro located on Embarcadero Street. Dutchman’s Seafood House was also an excellent seafood restaurant located on Embarcadero as well. The weather here is unbeatable. I never experienced any other place that had weather like this place. The sun was always shining. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Coleman Park
      Anchor Memorial Park
      Mariner Park
      Lila Keiser Park
      Tidelands Park
      Monty Young Park
      Morro Bay City Park
      Bayshore Bluffs Park

      Entertainment

      Morro Bay Landing
      Morro Bay Maritime Museum
      Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
      Morro Bay Aquarium
      Bay Theatre
      Sperm Whale Jaw
      Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

      Food & Drink

      Crill's Saltwater Taffy
      Stax
      Morro Bay House of Jerky
      Crills II
      The Libertine Pub
      Kelli's Candies
      Morro Bay Wine Seller
      Bottle Liquor & Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Morro Bay? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Morro Bay.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Morro Family Practice