Livability Score

61
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Norm's Hangar Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Boba Crepe
Coffee Shop
Augie's Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tocaja
Coffee Shop
Sanctuary Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Museum
Millard Sheets Art Center
Art Gallery
Fairplex Garden Railroad
Attraction
RailGiants Train Museum
Museum
Pomona Raceway
Stadium
Oak Tree Lanes
Bowling Alley
Mission Tiki Drive In Theatre
Cinema
Kellogg Track and Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Studio Claremont
Art Gallery
The Whisper House
Nightclub
Harkins Theatres
Cinema
Laemmle's Claremont 5
Cinema
Spartan Stadium
Stadium
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art
Museum
Benton Museum of Art
Museum
Community Performance Stage
Theatre Arts
CPP
Attraction
Raging Waters
Water Park
Edwards Theater
Cinema
Seaver Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (33) F
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Dba256 Bar & Gallery
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Commercial Hotel
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Farmer Boys
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Finish Line Sports Grill
Bar
Daily Donuts
Sweets
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Christy's Donuts
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dino's Chicken & Burgers
Fast Food
Valentino's Pizzaria
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
La Verne Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
The Jelly Donut
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
85°C
Bakery
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Some Crust Bakery
Bakery
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Cheese Cave
Cheese
Billy's Egg
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (48) A+
Hamilton Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Pomona Civic Center Park
Park
Ralph Welch Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Tony Cerda Park
Park
Ganesha Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Westmont Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Park
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Phillips Ranch Park
Park
Ted Greene Park
Park
Country Crossing Park
Park
Powers Park
Park
Pomona Jaycees Community Park
Park
Philadelphia Park
Park
Valley Rancho Mini Park
Park
Cesar Chavez Park
Park
Peachwood Community Park
Park
Palomares Park
Park
Shops (24) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
HD Supply Home Improvement Solutions
Home Improvement
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Country Kwik Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Villa's Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Get A Haircut - Full Service Salon
Hairdresser
Micky's Jewelry Studio
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Best Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Eveyln's Flower Shop
Florist
Elegant Curves
Fashion
RadioShack
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Pomona.
Public Transit Stops (162)
Stops & Stations
A+
Foothill Transit 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197, 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197, 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197, 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit Silver Streak Los Angeles
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 195
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 291
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 291
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197, 286, 292, 480, 482
Bus Stop
Pomona
Transit Station
Foothill Transit Silver Streak Montclair
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197, 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 195, 197, 291, 292, 482
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 291
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 195, 292
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 197
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Pomona is 139/100 - which is 1% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Pomona crime rates are 3,608 per 100k, which is 27% higher than California
Property Crime
3,017 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
591 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B-

The median income in Pomona is $62,407 - which is 2% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$62,407
C-
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Pomona Police Department
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department (Out of Service)
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #182
Fire Station
WesternU Health
Clinic
Chaparral Medical Group
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #184
Fire Station
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #183
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #188
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #185
Fire Station
Empire Clinical Research
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #186
Fire Station
Casa Colina
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #187
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #121
Fire Station
Hanawalt Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #101
Fire Station
Pomona Valley Health Centers at Chino Hills Crossroads
Clinic
Peyton Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Sand dermatology
Doctor
Lindora Medical Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
White Smile Pomona
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B-

Pomona home prices are $420,600 - which is 3% higher than California
Home Price
$420,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The Pomona graduation rate is 66% - which is 17% lower than California
School Test Scores
32%
F
High School Grad. Rates
66%
F
Elementary Schools (36) A+
Lopez Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Pomona Community Day
St Joseph Elementary School
School Of Arts And Enterprise
School Of Arts And Enterprise
Vejar Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Madison Elementary
Cortez Elementary
Arroyo Elementary
Westmont Elementary
Washington Elementary
Emerson Middle
Marshall Middle
San Antonio Elementary
Lexington Elementary
Alcott Elementary
Decker Elementary
St Madeleine School
San Jose Elementary
Simons Middle
Kingsley Elementary
La Verne Science And Technology Charter
L.A. County Fair Assoc. Child Development Center
High Schools (15) A
School Of Arts And Enterprise
School Of Arts And Enterprise
New Community Academy
Fremont Academy Of Engineering And Design
Garey High
Ganesha High
Pomona High
Village Academy High School At Indian Hill
Palomares Academy Of Health Science
School Of Extended Educational Options
San Antonio Rop
Park West High (Continuation)
Pomona Alternative
Diamond Ranch High
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
San Antonio High (Continuation)
Community Day
Joan Macy School
International Polytechnic High
Bonita High
Montclair High
Damien High School
Calvary Baptist Schools
Lutheran High School
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ratings B-

Pomona has an overall rating of 70% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
F
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Pomona, California - Truly A Unique Getaway 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) Pomona is a charming city, for the most part. I live in the L.A. area and have traveled to Pomona several times in recent months. The city's main attraction is the Fairplex, which is where the Los Angeles County Fair is held every year. The fair is spectacular and is comparable t ...Read More o none, definitely an experience everyone should add to their bucket list.

One restaurant in Pomona stood out far above the rest: Coco Palm Restaurant. Featuring Cuban cuisine, the food is delicious and perfectly prepared. Staff are great and the atmosphere is very relaxing, and every time I've visited, a pianist was always performing.

A major downfall to the city of Pomona is the weather in the winter and summer seasons. Located close to the San Gabriel mountains, Pomona receives the icy wind blowing off the snow caps in the colder months, making a miserable windy and cold combination. During the summer, after the sun has risen above the mountains the temperatures also rise and can become very hot and unbearable. I would not want to live there, but Pomona definitely has a plenty to offer anyone seeking a unique and fun getaway. Read Less
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      Pomona, CA

      Situated about 30 miles to the east of downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pomona can offer a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels. It has been described by its residents as having “a small town feel in a large city”. Named after the Roman goddess of fruit and known for its beautiful orange groves, it was at one time called the “Queen of the Citrus Belt”. Though there are no longer any orange trees to be seen, Pomona still has some shine to it, if you know where to look.

      For a mid-sized city of under a quarter million, Pomona is a rather diverse city in many respects. You'll find not only ethnic diversity but also diversity of age, with a wide range of age groups but the majority of people being on the younger side with an average age of only 31. Also, compared to L.A., folks are just a bit friendlier. You'll find many of the same problems as L.A., though. For one, it's notoriously unsafe to go out at night in certain areas. There has been a large increase in the homeless population, who spread trash and garbage all over the streets. Drugs and gang violence are rather common, too. Unfortunately, the city government often lacks the tax money to allocate to fix these and other problems. Still, compared to L.A., it's rather peaceful according to many residents.

      Despite the problems it has, residents of Pomona have much to love about their city. For one, Pomona does have a good number of affordable areas and a lower cost of living as compared to other cities in California. The Downtown area is beautiful, filled with art, good food, and entertainment venues. On 2nd Street, there is an art colony which host many art walks. There's also a lovely shopping center that is famous for its antique dealers. Just around the corner from the Fox Theater lies a retro arcade. Let's also not forget that Pomona hosts the annual Los Angeles County Fair at its Fairplex. The Cal Poly Pomona University is not to be missed either, having many nationally recognized colleges and programs.

      Transit around the city is a rather simple affair. For one, most everything you need is usually local or a couple blocks away. If you want to go to larger cities such as L.A. or Riverside, there's Metro's light rail service called Metrolink. The train station in downtown Pomora also has Amtrak service with the Sunset Limited and the Texas Eagle. The city is additionally served by a bus system known as Foothill Transit, which includes a bus rapid transit line going east to Montclair and west to Downtown Los Angeles. Omnitrans runs a bus line through downtown Pomora as well.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hamilton Park
      Memorial Park
      Pomona Civic Center Park
      Ralph Welch Park
      Centennial Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Tony Cerda Park
      Ganesha Park

      Entertainment

      Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
      Millard Sheets Art Center
      Fairplex Garden Railroad
      RailGiants Train Museum
      Pomona Raceway
      Oak Tree Lanes
      Mission Tiki Drive In Theatre
      Kellogg Track and Soccer Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Church's Chicken
      Dba256 Bar & Gallery
      Jack in the Box
      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      Commercial Hotel
      Panda Express
      Ono Hawaiian BBQ

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pomona? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Pomona.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Casa Colina
      Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors