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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
Filipino Desserts Plus
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vanitea
Coffee Shop
U Dessert Eats
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffe Tazza
Coffee Shop
Trident
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DQ Orange Julius
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Freeze Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Star Dust Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Donny's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Chula Vista 10
Cinema
South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet
Cinema
OnStage Playhouse
Theatre Arts
AMC Palm Promenade 24
Cinema
AMC Plaza Bonita 14
Cinema
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Pumpkin Station
Theme Park
Sesame Place San Diego
Theme Park
Regal Rancho Del Rey
Cinema
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
The FRONT
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (34) A+
Burger King
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Zappy Pizza
Fast Food
La Imperial Taqueria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mjs Bar and Grill
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Orange Liquor
Alcohol
Hermanos Taco Shop
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
South Bay Liquors
Alcohol
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bavarian Inn
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Los Taquitos
Fast Food
Over The Border
Bar
Subway Sandwiches
Fast Food
Tutu Taco
Fast Food
Liberty Giant Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Chula Vista Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Loma Verde Recreation Center
Community Centre
Boot Camp
Gym
Revel Yoga
Gym
Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center
Community Centre
Parkway Community Center
Community Centre
Parkway Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness Active
Gym
Kula Yoga
Gym
Jenny Craig
Gym
Veterans Recreation Center
Community Centre
South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
Robert Egger Sr South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center
Community Centre
IB Fitness
Gym
San Ysidro Civic Center
Community Centre
Imperial Beach Sports Park Gymnasium
Community Centre
YMCA
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Los Pollos Cuban Bakery
Bakery
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
PESCADOS Y MARISCOS
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Grocery Store
Carnival
Grocery Store
Otay Farms Market & Mexican Food
Grocery Store
Albertsons Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Red Ribbon
Bakery
Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop
Bakery
Seafood City
Grocery Store
La Haciendita Bakery
Bakery
Sweet Revenge
Bakery
Walmart
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Northgate Supermarket
Grocery Store
Terzo Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Panaderia Gonzalez
Bakery
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Co.
Butcher
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Manolo Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
Lauderbach Park
Park
oxford playground
Playground
Otay Park
Park
Harborside Park
Park
San Diego Gas and Electric Park
Park
Loma Verde Park
Park
Rienstra Sports Complex
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Los Ninos Park
Park
Palomar Park
Park
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center
Park
Chula Vista Wildlifr Preserve
Park
Montgomery Waller Community Park
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
Greg Cox Bike Park
Park
Montgomery County Park
Park
Greg Rogers Park
Park
Marina View Park
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
Valle Lindo Park
Park
Silverwing Park
Park
Halecrest Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
McDonald's
Playground
Palm Ridge Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
Top Fuel
Convenience Store
Flower Connection
Florist
dd's Discounts
Department Store
99¢ Plus
Discount Store
CVS Pharmacy
Convenience Store
Optimart
Convenience Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Abuela Nutrition
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Starx Up Self Storege
Discount Store
True Value
Home Improvement
ampm
Convenience Store
Hilltop Liquor
Convenience Store
Lisa's Nails & Spa
Beauty
ampm
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hilltop Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fenton St (A+)

2. Southwest (A+)

3. Village Center (B+)

4. Terra Nova (B-)

5. Estlake Greens (C)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (74)
Stops & Stations A+
Palomar Street Transit Center
Bus Stop
Palomar Street
Transit Station
Palm Avenue & Desty Street
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Desty Street
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Beejay Drive
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Beejay Drive
Bus Stop
East Palomar
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue
Transit Station
Palm Ave Trolley Station
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Hollister Street (Trolley)
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Palm Avenue
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Elm Street
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Elm Street
Bus Stop
H Street Transit Center
Bus Stop
Auto Park Drive & Oleander Avenue
Bus Stop
H Street
Transit Station
Auto Park Drive & Oleander Avenue
Bus Stop
F Street & Woodlawn Avenue
Bus Stop
Woodlawn Avenue & F Street
Bus Stop
Iris Avenue
Transit Station
Woodlawn Avenue & F Street
Bus Stop
Medical Center Court & Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Bus Stop
Medical Center Court & Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Iris Ave
Bus Stop
E Street & 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2% D+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Rancho Del Rey (A+)

2. Terra Nova (A)

3. Lynwood Hills (A-)

4. Sunbow (A-)

5. East Lake (A-)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Southwest is 140/100 - which is equal to 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. Southwest (F)

2. Northwest (F)

3. East Lake (F)

4. Village Center (F)

5. Fenton St (F)

crime D

Southwest crime rates are 2,513 per 100k, which is 12% lower than California
Property Crime
2,023 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
490 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Eastlake Woods (A+)

2. Bonita Long Canyon (A+)

3. Bella Lago (A+)

4. East Lake (A+)

5. Otay Ranch (A)

employment B+

The median income in Southwest is $69,052 - which is 8% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$69,052 C+
Unemployment Rate
8.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eastlake Trails (A+)

2. Otay Ranch (A+)

3. Estlake Greens (A+)

4. Terra Nova (A+)

5. Rolling Hills Ranch (A+)

health D

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mohammed K. Elsayed Family Medicine
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Paradise Valley Hospital Bayview Behavioral Health Campus
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Ysidro Health
Clinic
Perlman Clinic Chula Vista
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Ysidro Health
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Arts of Palm Avenue
Dentist
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy y mas
Pharmacy
San Diego Police Department Southern Division
Police
San Diego Harbor Police Station
Police
Chula Vista Fire Station 3
Fire Station
iSmile Dental
Dentist
Jeffrey W. Brown Family Dentist
Dentist
Pacific Dental
Dentist
Alfred Medina Dentistry
Dentist
Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters
Police
Rady Children's Health Services
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northwest (C-)

2. Fenton St (D)

3. Southwest (D)

4. Village Center (D)

5. Sunbow (F)

housing A+

Southwest home prices are $378,400 - which is 8% lower than California
Home Price
$378,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
39% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Otay Ranch (A+)

2. Village Center (A+)

3. Eastlake Trails (A+)

4. Eastlake Vistas (A+)

5. Southwest (A+)

schools D+

The Southwest graduation rate is 63% - which is 21% lower than California
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (14) A
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Castle Park Elementary
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
St Pius X School
Otay Elementary
Harborside Elementary
Loma Verde Elementary
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Palomar Elementary
Rohr (Fred H.) Elementary
Hilltop Drive Elementary
Special Education Preschool
Ocean View Christian Academy
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego Virtual
National University Virtual High School
St Rose Of Lima School
Sunnyslope Elementary
High Schools (6) A+
Maac Community Charter
Maac Community Charter
Palomar High
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Options Secondary
Castle Park Senior High
Chula Vista Senior High
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Montgomery Senior High
Ocean View Christian Academy
San Diego Virtual
National University Virtual High School
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Hilltop Senior High
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
Diego Springs Academy
Alta Vista Academy
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
South Bay Christian Academy
Sweetwater Secondary
Southwest Senior High
Sweetwater Secondary
Mar Vista Senior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Eastlake Trails (A+)

2. Village Center (A+)

3. Estlake Greens (A+)

4. Yosemite Dr (A-)

5. Eastlake Woods (A-)

ratings F

Southwest has an overall rating of 48% from 1 reviews.
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East Lake (A+)

2. Eastlake Woods (A+)

3. Otay Ranch (A+)

4. Northwest (A+)

5. Eastlake Trails (A-)

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Southwest, Chula Vista, CA Area Guide

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Southwest Area Facts

  • Southwest has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Southwest crime rates are 54% higher than the Chula Vista average
  • Cost of living in Southwest is 10% lower than the Chula Vista average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lauderbach Park
      oxford playground
      Otay Park
      Harborside Park
      San Diego Gas and Electric Park
      Loma Verde Park
      Rienstra Sports Complex
      Hilltop Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Chula Vista 10
      South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet
      OnStage Playhouse
      AMC Palm Promenade 24
      AMC Plaza Bonita 14
      Amphitheatre
      Pumpkin Station
      Sesame Place San Diego

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Wienerschnitzel
      El Pollo Loco
      Zappy Pizza
      La Imperial Taqueria
      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwest? The cost of living in Southwest is 140/100 - which is equal to California.
      Southwest
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      Chula Vista
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwest? Southwest crime rates are 2,513, which are 12% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,513 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southwest? The median income in Southwest is $69,052 which is 8% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $69,05225% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,88517% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      81% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
      Paradise Valley Hospital Bayview Behavioral Health Campus
      Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS y más
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kaiser Permanente Bonita Medical Offices
      Perlman Clinic Chula Vista

      A+ Housing

      What are Southwest home prices? Southwest home prices are $378,400 - which is 8% lower than California
      Median home value
      $378,400105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,80090% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Southwest have good schools? The Southwest graduation rate is 63% - which is 21% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Southwest a good place to live? Southwest has an overall rating of 48% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      48%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      48%

      1 total surveys

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