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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Terrace Café
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Corner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Monica's at the Park
Coffee Shop
Twigg's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Lestat's on Park
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Creme De La Crepe
Coffee Shop
Little Nap Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Oscar’s seafood
Coffee Shop
Aromas
Coffee Shop
Mystic Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lestat's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JoyBrewed Espresso
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
AMC Fashion Valley 18
Cinema
Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
Cinema
Legacy International
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
AMC Mission Valley 20
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Diversionary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Athenaeum School of Art
Theatre Arts
Landmark Theatres
Cinema
Shiley Theater
Theatre Arts
Junipero Serra Museum
Museum
Numbers
Nightclub
Marston House
Museum
American Presidents Museum
Museum
National Comedy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Old Town Theater
Theatre Arts
Whaley House Museum
Museum
Old Town Model Railroad Depot
Museum
Seeley Stable Museum
Museum
Old Town Market
Attraction
San Diego Union Newspaper Building
Museum
African Museum Casa del Rey Moro
Museum
Colorado House
Museum
Spin Nightclub
Nightclub
Mason Street Schoolhouse
Museum
Food and Drink (25) A+
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Quiznos
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
SanSai Japanese Grill
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Everbowl
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
In Cahoots
Bar
Paradise Yogurt
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Corner Bakery Cafe
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
The Sweet Factory
Sweets
Trislers Wine Bar
Bar
Yum Yum Donut
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
Chris Keith Personal Training
Gym
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Main Gym
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
Youth Aquatic Center
Community Centre
Renegade Fitcamp
Gym
Spark Cycle
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Elite Training
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Vien Dong Iii
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Stehly Farms Market
Grocery Store
The Heart and Trotter
Butcher
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Corner Liquor
Grocery Store
Pancho Villa Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Baron’s Market
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Carnival Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (1) B
Mission Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
University Heights Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Edward Tyler Cramer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mercy Plaza
Park
Civita Park
Park
Old Trolley Barn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Willie Serrano Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Linda Vista Community Park
Park
Shops (68) A+
Express
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Bloomingdale's
Department Store
Sun Diego
Clothing
Nieman Marcus
Department Store
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Armani Exchange
Clothing
Nordstrom
Department Store
The Container Store
Houseware
Gap Kids
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Cotton On
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
Barnes & Noble
Books
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
David's Bridal
Clothing
Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Hairdresser
Jared
Fashion
Empire Beauty Supply & Salon
Beauty
Best Buy
Electronics
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Mission Valley.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Fashion Valley Transit Center
Bus Stop
Fashion Valley
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Hazard Center
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle South & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle S & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Mission Valley is 130/100 - which is 7% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

Mission Valley crime rates are 10,423 per 100k, which is 267% higher than California
Property Crime
9,228 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,195 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A

The median income in Mission Valley is $74,473 - which is 17% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$74,473 B
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
UC San Diego Medical Center
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 23
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Rio Vista Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
School Police Headquarters
Police
SDUSD Police Department
Police
San Diego City Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
USD Public Safety
Police
Student Health Center
Doctor
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Kindred Hospital - San Diego
Hospital
LifeStance Health Mission Valley
Clinic
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Hospital
Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group
Clinic
Sharp Allison deRose Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
Intricate Mind Institute
Doctor
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing A

Mission Valley home prices are $279,720 - which is 32% lower than California
Home Price
$279,720 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools A

The Mission Valley graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Carson Elementary
Holy Family School
San Diego County Special Education
Hope Infant-Toddler Special Education
San Diego County Community
Fletcher Elementary
Empower Charter
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Birney Elementary
Children'S Growing Center-First United Methodist
Florence Elementary
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Montgomery Middle
Grant K-8
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Aseltine School
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Longfellow K-8
Chesterton Elementary
Elevate Elementary
Elevate
Linda Vista Elementary
Empower Charter
San Diego County Court
High Schools (0) D-
San Diego County Rop
San Diego County Special Education
San Diego County Community
Twain High
Urban Skills Center
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Aseltine School
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Trace
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
San Diego County Court
San Diego Virtual
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alba
Kearny Sct
Kearny College Connections
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego Center For Children Academy
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter
San Diego Metro Career And Tech
Scy High (Southern California Yeshiva High School)
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
National University Academy 1001 Steam
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

ratings C

Mission Valley has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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Mission Valley Area Facts

  • Mission Valley has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Mission Valley crime rates are 364% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Mission Valley is 23% lower than the San Diego average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mission Heights Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      University Heights Park
      Creekside Park
      Edward Tyler Cramer Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      AMC Fashion Valley 18
      Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
      Legacy International
      Unknown Name
      AMC Mission Valley 20
      Amphitheater
      Diversionary Theatre
      Athenaeum School of Art

      Food & Drink

      Wetzel's Pretzels
      See's Candies
      Quiznos
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      SanSai Japanese Grill
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Everbowl
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mission Valley? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Mission Valley.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mission Valley? The cost of living in Mission Valley is 130/100 - which is 7% lower than California.
      Mission Valley
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mission Valley? Mission Valley crime rates are 10,423, which are 267% higher than California
      Total Crime
      10,423 per 100k people

      348% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      348% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Mission Valley? The median income in Mission Valley is $74,473 which is 17% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $74,47335% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,08651% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      18% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Mission Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      A Housing

      What are Mission Valley home prices? Mission Valley home prices are $279,720 - which is 32% lower than California
      Median home value
      $279,72051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,925103% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      53% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Mission Valley have good schools? The Mission Valley graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      19% 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

      C User Ratings

      Is Mission Valley a good place to live? Mission Valley has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      5 total surveys

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