Livability Score

54
/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 some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
B Twentyfour
Coffee Shop
Cycleway Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kindness and Mischeif
Coffee Shop
Civil Coffee
Coffee Shop
Antigua Bread
Coffee Shop
Monte Vista Cafe
Coffee Shop
Barbara's
Coffee Shop
La Monarca Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Go Get Em Tiger
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Collage
Coffee Shop
The Highland Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Terraza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Café de Leche
Coffee Shop
Songbird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Homegirl Cafe
Coffee Shop
Amara Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Gigo`s Cafe & Deli
Coffee Shop
HillStreet
Coffee Shop
The California Endowment Courtyard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Spoke Bicycle Cafe
Coffee Shop
endorffeine
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Perry Mansion
Museum
Hale House
Museum
Valley Knudsen Garden Residence
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Heritage Square
Museum
Octagon House
Museum
Ford House
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Lummis Home
Museum
Rock Rose Gallery
Art Gallery
iam8bit
Art Gallery
hm157
Attraction
Southwest Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Sacred Heart Auditorium
Theatre Arts
North Main and Mission
Attraction
The 14th Factory
Art Gallery
Art in the Park
Theatre Arts
Highland Theatre
Cinema
Highland Theatre
Cinema
Highland Park Bowl
Bowling Alley
Secret Swing
Attraction
State Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) D-
Golden Liquor Store
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Donut Factory
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
WaBa Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop
Deli
Tacos Chapalita
Fast Food
ave 26 taco stand
Fast Food
Cypress Best Burgers
Fast Food
King Taco
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Yum Yum Donuts
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (4) C-
Montecito Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Montecito Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Ramona Hall Community Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Heights Youth Center Complex
Community Centre
Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
El Sereno Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Highland Park Crossfit
Gym
Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Latvian Community Center
Community Centre
Glassell Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Saint Andrew’s Parish Hall
Community Centre
Yogala
Gym
Boyle Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Centre Fitness
Gym
Mission Street Yoga
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Bikram Yoga Downtown L.A.
Gym
Japanese American Cultural And Community Center
Community Centre
La Kretz Innovation Center (LACI)
Community Centre
LA Boulders
Gym
James M Wood Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Dollar Store
Grocery Store
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Fresco Community Market
Grocery Store
Cookbook
Grocery Store
Chops Meat & Fish
Butcher
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Super A
Grocery Store
Super A Foods
Grocery Store
Sara's Market
Grocery Store
Kim Hung Bakery
Bakery
Wonder Bakery
Bakery
Peñaloza Market
Grocery Store
Ai Hoa Supermarket
Grocery Store
CaliMex Family Market
Grocery Store
99 CENT STORE
Grocery Store
Amy's Bakery
Bakery
T&Y
Bakery
Super King
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Lummis Park
Park
Rose Hill Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Greaver Oak Park
Park
Ela Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Montecito Heights Recreation Center
Park
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sycamore Grove Park
Park
Dodger's Dreamfield
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lacy Street Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carlin Smith Playground
Playground
Lincoln Heights Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Budd Wiener Park
Park
El Sereno Recreation Center
Park
Shops (12) A-
Rodriguez Market
Convenience Store
Cheers Beers Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Pomona Market
Convenience Store
La Fortuna Market
Convenience Store
Tony's Market
Convenience Store
Bike Oven
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Sergio's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Mother's Nutritional Center
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Chevron
Convenience Store
76
Convenience Store
WSS
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Toluca Lake (A+)

2. Mount Washington (A+)

3. Atwater Village (A+)

4. Mid Wilshire (A+)

5. Harbor Gateway (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in Montecito Heights.
Public Transit Stops (94)
Stops & Stations A+
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
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Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
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Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
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Metro 252
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Metro 252
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Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Metro 78, 79
Bus Stop
Metro 252
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.8% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Hollywood (A+)

2. Harbor City (A+)

3. Eagle Rock (A+)

4. Westwood (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Montecito Heights is 168/100 - which is 21% higher 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. Fashion District (C-)

2. Westlake (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. Wholesale District-Skid Row (F)

5. Watts (F)

crime F

Montecito Heights crime rates are 2,554 per 100k, which is 10% lower than California
Property Crime
1,924 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
630 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bel Air (A)

2. Westwood (A)

3. Brentwood (A)

4. Portar Ranch (A-)

5. Pacific Palisades (A-)

employment A+

The median income in Montecito Heights is $81,139 - which is 27% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$81,139 A-
Unemployment Rate
6.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eagle Rock (A+)

2. Sawtelle (A+)

3. Beverly Glen (A+)

4. Atwater Village (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Family Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Orthodontics and Children
Dentist
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 47
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 1
Fire Station
LA-USC Health Care Consultation Center II
Clinic
Keck Hospital of USC
Hospital
USC Kidney Center
Clinic
USC Roski Eye Institute
Clinic
Norris Cancer Center and Hospital
Hospital
Dental Center of Highland Park
Dentist
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 16
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 44
Fire Station
Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Comprehensive Community Health Centers
Clinic
City Terrace Sheriff's Office
Police
Columbus Pharmacy
Pharmacy
White Memorial Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Hospital
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 55
Fire Station
C.T. Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Thanh's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Canoga Park (C-)

2. Century City (C-)

3. Civic Center-Little Tokyo (C-)

4. Downtown (C-)

5. Hollywood (C-)

housing B

Montecito Heights home prices are $647,575 - which is 58% higher than California
Home Price
$647,575 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
38% A+
Home Affordability
8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakeview Terrace (A+)

2. Fashion District (A)

3. Arleta (A-)

4. Mission Hills (A-)

5. Sunland (B+)

schools D-

The Montecito Heights graduation rate is 54% - which is 33% lower than California
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
54% F
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Glen Alta Elementary
Latona Avenue Elementary
Huntington Drive Elementary
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Hillside Elementary
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Loreto Street Elementary
Gates Street Elementary
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5
Puc Excel Charter Academy
Metro Charter
Florence Nightingale Middle
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Environmental And Social Policy Magnet
Divine Saviour School
Hillside Baptist Academy
Multnomah Street Elementary
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Bushnell Way Elementary
El Sereno Middle
Farmdale Elementary
High Schools (6) A+
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Abraham Lincoln Senior High
Ednovate - East College Prep
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Hillside Baptist Academy
Sacred Heart High School
Woodrow Wilson Senior High
Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High
Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High
Academia Avance Charter
Academia Avance Charter
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Los Angeles International Charter High
Central Juvenile Hall
Cdm Christian Elementary School
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Highland Park Continuation
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
L.A. County High School For The Arts
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. South Park (A+)

3. Century City (A+)

4. Bel Air (A+)

5. Pacific Palisades (A+)

ratings F

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Los Feliz (A+)

2. Southeast Los Angeles (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Portar Ranch (A+)

5. El Sereno (A+)

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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 28% lower 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

      Unknown Name
      Lummis Park
      Rose Hill Playground
      Unknown Name
      Greaver Oak Park
      Ela Park
      Unknown Name
      Montecito Heights Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Perry Mansion
      Hale House
      Valley Knudsen Garden Residence
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Heritage Square
      Octagon House
      Ford House

      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 2,554, which are 10% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,554 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      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
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      5%

      1 total surveys

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