Livability Score

79
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Pleasure Point Juices
Coffee Shop
Paula's
Coffee Shop
Cat & Cloud Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Perfectly Pressed
Coffee Shop
Cliff Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Chill Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
People's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mr. Toots
Coffee Shop
Windmill Café
Coffee Shop
Zizzo
Coffee Shop
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Cook House
Coffee Shop
Donut Station
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Ugly Mug
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Capitola Historical Museum
Museum
Moe's Alley
Nightclub
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum
Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Giant Dipper
Attraction
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Theme Park
Sea Lion Watching
Attraction
Rio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Looff Carousel
Attraction
Wharf Stage
Theatre Arts
Undertow
Attraction
Stagnaro Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises
Attraction
Broadway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Theatre Arts
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Museum
NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Attraction
Steamer Lane Surfing
Attraction
Cabrillo College Gallery
Museum
Sub Rosa
Theatre Arts
Duck Island Stage
Theatre Arts
Market Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) C+
Over The Hill Gang Saloon
Bar
Pleasure Point Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Oak and Ale
Bar
The Castaways
Bar
Pleasure Point Liquor Grocery
Alcohol
The Penny Ice Creamery
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
See's Candies
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
East Cliff Brewing Company
Bar
Sugar Bakery
Sweets
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sherri’s Cookies
Sweets
M B Liquors
Alcohol
BevMo!
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Togo's
Fast Food
Pizza My Heart
Fast Food
Fog Bank
Bar
Paradise Beach Grille
Bar
Zelda's
Bar
Margaritaville
Bar
Fitness (6) A+
Crossfit Amunddon
Gym
Korean Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Junebug's Gym
Gym
Pleasure Point Yoga
Gym
Rocky's Fitness Center
Gym
Urban Sanctuary
Gym
CrossFit UP
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Diversity Center
Community Centre
Santa Cruz Power Fitness
Gym
Market Street Senior Center
Community Centre
Boys' & Girls' Club Swim Team
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Yoga Center
Gym
BodyFit
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
Dunlaps Donuts
Bakery
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Save-Mart
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
El Rosal Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Live Oak Super
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Just Cake
Bakery
H&H Fresh Fish
Seafood
The Fish Lady
Seafood
Sunnyside Produce
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Entemann's
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Staff of Life
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Andy's Bait & Tackle
Butcher
Beach Market
Grocery Store
AJ's Market
Grocery Store
The Buttery
Bakery
La Plaza Market
Grocery Store
Shopper's Corner
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Pleasure Point Beach County Park
Park
Santa Cruz holding 8
Park
Floral Park
Park
The Hook Beach Access
Park
Pleasure Point Park
Park
Moran Lake County Park
Park
Corcoran Lagoon Coastal Access
Park
Brommer Street Park
Park
Jade Street Park
Park
Felt Street Park
Park
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park
Simpkins Family Swim Center
Park
Soquel Creek Park
Park
Old Riverview Historic District
Park
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Park
Coffee Lane Park
Park
Esplanade Park
Park
Hestwood Park
Park
Leo's Haven
Playground
Chanticleer County Park
Park
Peery Park
Park
Jose Avenue Park
Park
Twin Lakes Neighborhood Park
Park
Noble Gulch Park
Park
Rodriguez Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (26) A+
Magic Design
Hairdresser
Hernandez Market
Convenience Store
Shear Joy
Hairdresser
Brasilia Bikini
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Perfect Nails
Beauty
Haircuts Ltd.
Hairdresser
The Point Market
Convenience Store
Ripcurl Outlet
Clothing
Walt Eller Center
Mall
Salon Santa Cruz
Hairdresser
Freeline
Clothing
Santa Cruz Boardroom
Clothing
Zen Island
Clothing
North Coast Vision
Optician
Click Click Bang!
Hairdresser
Flying Lizard
Fashion
All Shook Up
Clothing
Skin Care Pleasure Point
Beauty
David Adams Salon
Hairdresser
Urban Sanctuary
Gift Shop
Diamond Nails
Beauty
Family Cycling Center
Bicycle
Waves & Fades Barbershop
Hairdresser
Pet Emporium
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Pleasure Point.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Portola Drive & 37th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 37th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 30th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 35th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 30th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
38th Avenue & Avis Lane
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 26th Avenue
Bus Stop
38th Avenue & Tranquility Court
Bus Stop
38th Avenue & Roland Drive
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Bain Avenue
Bus Stop
1099 38th Avenue
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Gladys Avenue
Bus Stop
1098 38th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 24th Avenue
Bus Stop
1255 38th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue
Bus Stop
1100 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
38th Avenue & Reposa Avenue
Bus Stop
41st Avenue & Brommer Street
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & Clearwater Court
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 21st Avenue
Bus Stop
1440 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
1465 38th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Pleasure Point is 195/100 - which is 40% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Pleasure Point crime rates are 1,080 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
890 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
190 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Pleasure Point is $92,569 - which is 45% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$92,569 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Opal Cliffs Professional Building
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sheriff Substation
Police
Central Fire Protection District
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Capitola Police Community Center
Police
North Coast Orthodontics
Doctor
East Cliff Family Health Center
Clinic
Capitola Fire
Fire Station
Capitola Police
Police
Santa Cruz Healthcare Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
Hospital
Sutter Health
Clinic
Commercial Crossing Center
Clinic
PAMF Santa Cruz Center
Clinic
Dominican Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Horsnyder Pharmacy and Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Joseph S Kim, DDS
Dentist
Santa Cruz City Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Salud para la Gente
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
550 Water, Bldg. K
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C-

Pleasure Point home prices are $830,500 - which is 103% higher than California
Home Price
$830,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Pleasure Point graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (0) F
Opal Cliffs
Del Mar Elementary
Shoreline Middle
Live Oak Elementary
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Good Shepherd Catholic School
New Brighton Middle
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Special Education Preschool
Vhm Christian School
Green Acres Elementary
Soquel Elementary
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Gault Elementary
Main Street Elementary
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Branciforte Middle
Alternative Family Education
Midtown Montessori
Twin Lakes Christian School
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Gateway School
Mar Vista Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Cypress Charter High
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High
Harbor High
Soquel High
Alternative Family Education
Ark Independent Studies
Costanoa Continuation High
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Delta Charter
Mcp Middle & High School
Santa Cruz High
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  • Pleasure Point has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pleasure Point crime rates are 62% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Pleasure Point is 40% higher than the California average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pleasure Point? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pleasure Point Beach County Park
      Santa Cruz holding 8
      Floral Park
      The Hook Beach Access
      Pleasure Point Park
      Moran Lake County Park
      Corcoran Lagoon Coastal Access
      Brommer Street Park

      Entertainment

      CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
      Capitola Wharf
      Capitola Wharf
      Capitola Historical Museum
      Moe's Alley
      Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
      Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
      Campfire Center

      Food & Drink

      Over The Hill Gang Saloon
      Pleasure Point Wine & Spirits
      Oak and Ale
      The Castaways
      Pleasure Point Liquor Grocery
      The Penny Ice Creamery
      Baskin-Robbins
      See's Candies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pleasure Point? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Pleasure Point.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower 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 Pleasure Point? The cost of living in Pleasure Point is 195/100 - which is 40% higher than California.
      Pleasure Point
      195

      95% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pleasure Point? Pleasure Point crime rates are 1,080, which are 62% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,080 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pleasure Point? The median income in Pleasure Point is $92,569 which is 45% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $92,56967% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,51396% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Pleasure Point home prices? Pleasure Point home prices are $830,500 - which is 103% higher than California
      Median home value
      $830,500350% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,968107% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Pleasure Point have good schools? The Pleasure Point graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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