Montecito Heights, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Montecito Heights Area Facts

  • Montecito Heights has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered below average
  • Montecito Heights crime rates are 177% higher than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Montecito Heights is 2% lower than the Los Angeles average
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Montecito Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lummis Park
      Rose Hill Playground
      Greaver Oak Park
      Ela Park
      Montecito Heights Recreation Center
      Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
      Sycamore Grove Park
      Dodger's Dreamfield

      Entertainment

      Perry Mansion
      Hale House
      Valley Knudsen Garden Residence
      Heritage Square
      Octagon House
      Ford House
      Lummis Home
      Rock Rose Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Golden Liquor Store
      Jack in the Box
      Donut Factory
      Subway
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's
      WaBa Grill
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Montecito Heights? Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in Montecito Heights.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Montecito Heights? The cost of living in Montecito Heights is 168/100 - which is 21% higher than California.
      Montecito Heights
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Montecito Heights? Montecito Heights crime rates are 10,144, which are 258% higher than California
      Total Crime
      10,144 per 100k people

      345% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      345% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Montecito Heights? The median income in Montecito Heights is $81,139 which is 27% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $81,13947% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,94114% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Montecito Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Montecito Heights home prices? Montecito Heights home prices are $647,575 - which is 58% higher than California
      Median home value
      $647,575251% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45954% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Montecito Heights have good schools? The Montecito Heights graduation rate is 54% - which is 33% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      54%

      35% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Montecito Heights a good place to live? Montecito Heights has an overall rating of 5% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      5%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      5%

      1 total surveys

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