Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Mar Vista Area Facts

  • Mar Vista has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mar Vista crime rates are 40% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Mar Vista is 42% higher than the Los Angeles average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Airport Park
      Mar Vista Recreation Center
      Clover Park
      Penmar Recreation Center
      Culver West Park
      Tellefson Park
      Ashland Park
      Marine Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlero Mar Vista
      Spirit of Santa Monica
      Museum of Flying
      Fanatic Salon Theater
      Jeanne French's Car
      Mosaic Tile House
      Morgan-Wixson Theatre
      AMC Dine-in Marina 6

      Food & Drink

      Westside Liquor
      Tacos Chapulin
      Grand View Liquors
      Yum Yum Donuts
      Taco Bell
      ArtBar LA
      Venice Liquor
      Rasselbock

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mar Vista? Of all people who commute, 5.6% take public transportation in Mar Vista.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mar Vista? The cost of living in Mar Vista is 243/100 - which is 74% higher than California.
      Mar Vista
      243

      143% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mar Vista? Mar Vista crime rates are 2,199, which are 22% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,199 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mar Vista? The median income in Mar Vista is $102,786 which is 61% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $102,78686% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,08498% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      B Housing

      What are Mar Vista home prices? Mar Vista home prices are $1,249,943 - which is 205% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,249,943577% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,129124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Mar Vista have good schools? The Mar Vista graduation rate is 88% - which is 11% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Mar Vista a good place to live? Mar Vista has an overall rating of 73% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      4 total surveys

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