Livability Score

62
/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 (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Star Dust Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Seaside Candy
Coffee Shop
Trident
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet
Cinema
Food and Drink (30) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Alberto's Taco Shop
Fast Food
IB Thai
Fast Food
C.H. Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Giant Pizza King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Scoreboard Ii
Bar
I B Forum
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Far East Rock
Bar
Silver Sands
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Little Bonanza
Bar
Weinerschnitzel
Fast Food
Bullpen
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Circle H Liquor
Alcohol
Don Pancho's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Burritos Luna Mexican Food
Fast Food
Little Vienna
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Imperial Beach Sports Park Gymnasium
Community Centre
Robert Egger Sr South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
IB Fitness
Gym
Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Imperial Beach Commissary
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Manolo Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Northgate Supermarket
Grocery Store
Panaderia Gonzalez
Bakery
Liva Food Distributor
Grocery Store
Baja Fish Mart
Seafood
Pancho Villa
Grocery Store
Otay Farms Market & Mexican Food
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sweet Revenge
Bakery
La Haciendita Bakery
Bakery
PESCADOS Y MARISCOS
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Los Pollos Cuban Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (23) B
Imperial Beach Sports Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Border Field State Park
Park
Reama Park
Park
South Bay Park
Park
South Bay Community Park
Park
Rose Temple Memorial Park
Park
Portwood Pier Plaza
Park
Berry Park
Park
Dunes Park
Park
Tijuana River Valley Regional Campground Playground
Playground
Sellers-Keever Park
Park
Bayside Park
Park
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Park
Nestor Park
Park
International Friendship Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
South Bay Biological Preserve
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
South Bay County Biological Study Area
Park
Montgomery County Park
Park
Montgomery Waller Community Park
Park
Howard Lane Park
Park
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center
Park
Shops (17) F
Imperial Beach Navy Exchange
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Fade Factory
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Chevron
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Luxurious Nails & Spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Rad Power Bikes
Bicycle
Emiko's Hair Styles
Hairdresser
Purple Cow
Convenience Store
Circle A
Convenience Store
CVS Pharmacy y mas
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Abuela Nutrition
Convenience Store
True Value
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Imperial Beach.
Public Transit Stops (29)
Stops & Stations A+
Imperial Beach Boulevard & 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Imperial Beach Boulevard & 3rd Street
Bus Stop
934
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Elm Street
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Elm Street
Bus Stop
Hollister Street & Palm Avenue
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Hollister Street (Trolley)
Bus Stop
Palm Ave Trolley Station
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue
Transit Station
Palm Avenue & Beejay Drive
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Beejay Drive
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Desty Street
Bus Stop
Palm Avenue & Desty Street
Bus Stop
Iris Avenue
Transit Station
Beyer Blvd & Iris Ave
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Palomar Street
Transit Station
Palomar Street Transit Center
Bus Stop
Beyer Bl & Precision Park Ln
Bus Stop
Beyer Bl & Precision Park Ln
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Sunset Lane
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Sunset Lane
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Imperial Beach is 161/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Imperial Beach crime rates are 1,280 per 100k, which is 55% lower than California
Property Crime
921 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
359 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B-

The median income in Imperial Beach is $59,795 - which is 6% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$59,795 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Imperial Beach Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Imperial Beach Lifeguard Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Jeffrey W. Brown Family Dentist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy y mas
Pharmacy
San Diego Police Department Southern Division
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Arts of Palm Avenue
Dentist
San Diego Harbor Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Imperial Beach home prices are $593,400 - which is 45% higher than California
Home Price
$593,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
9.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Imperial Beach graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than California
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Oneonta Elementary
Vip Village Preschool
Imperial Beach Charter
Central Elementary
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
Emory Elementary
St Charles Catholic School
Bayside Steam Academy
Teofilo Mendoza
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Sunnyslope Elementary
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School 2
Ocean View Christian Academy
George Nicoloff Elementary
Howard Pence Elementary
Harborside Elementary
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Silver Wing Elementary
Smythe Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Sunset Elementary
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Otay Elementary
La Mirada Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Mar Vista Senior High
Sweetwater Community Day
Southwest Senior High
Ocean View Christian Academy
Montgomery Senior High
Palomar High
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ratings A-

Imperial Beach has an overall rating of 78% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Imperial Beach Area Facts

  • Imperial Beach has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Imperial Beach crime rates are 55% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Imperial Beach is 16% higher than the California average

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Imperial Beach - Community Next to the Pacific Coast 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) From my experience, the best part about living around Imperial Beach is the fact that you can take a peaceful walk next to the ocean whenever you want. The view of the ocean can be seen for miles inland and the sunsets are absolutely gorgeous on a beautiful day.

There are many ...Read More attractions and restaurants around the pier, with bike paths along the beach for several miles. Most of the time the community and beach is extremely clean but when tourists come out for the spring and summertime, it can get dirty for those select few months.

The school districts, libraries, and restaurants are great in the region. The weather is usually very nice at all times of the year. Occasionally, it can be very crowded around this neighborhood, but like I said, usually only during the summer months of the year.

All-in-all, this is a very great place to live with a great community and lots of fun things to do. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Imperial Beach Sports Park
      Veterans Park
      Border Field State Park
      Reama Park
      South Bay Park
      South Bay Community Park
      Rose Temple Memorial Park
      Portwood Pier Plaza

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Alberto's Taco Shop
      IB Thai
      C.H. Donuts
      Domino's
      Giant Pizza King
      KFC
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Imperial Beach? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Imperial Beach.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Imperial Beach? The cost of living in Imperial Beach is 161/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
      Imperial Beach
      161

      61% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Imperial Beach? Imperial Beach crime rates are 1,280, which are 55% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,280 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Imperial Beach? The median income in Imperial Beach is $59,795 which is 6% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $59,7958% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4908% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Imperial Beach Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Imperial Beach home prices? Imperial Beach home prices are $593,400 - which is 45% higher than California
      Median home value
      $593,400221% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48757% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      49% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Imperial Beach have good schools? The Imperial Beach graduation rate is 78% - which is 3% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      41% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Imperial Beach a good place to live? Imperial Beach has an overall rating of 78% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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