Livability Score

70
/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 (18) A+
Freudian Sip
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Bon Bon Tea House
Coffee Shop
Boba My Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Joyce's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Barclay's Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Tea N Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncle Joe's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Bon Bon Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Ralph Prator Fountain
Attraction
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Museum of the San Fernando Valley
Museum
Elisabeth Waldo Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Pacific Theatres Northridge
Cinema
Regency Theaters
Cinema
Valley Relics Museum
Museum
Pacific Winnetka 12 & XD
Cinema
Arts & Crafts Room
Theatre Arts
Reseda Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Apollo Rocket Engine
Attraction
SINISTER STEEL INC.
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (52) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Shake Smart
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
International Liquor
Alcohol
Falafel Palace
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cupid's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
WaBa Grill
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Spudnuts
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Pride Center
Community Centre
Oasis Wellness Center
Gym
Veteran's Resource Center
Community Centre
Oasis Wellness Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Magnitude Cheer
Gym
Robert M. Wilkinson Multipurpose Senior Center
Community Centre
Devonshire LAPD Youth Center
Community Centre
Recreation Center
Community Centre
Mailboxes, Package Room, Common / Performance Space
Community Centre
Gym for Hollywood RV Park
Gym
Veteran's Center
Community Centre
ONE Senior Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (14) A+
Sugar Fix
Bakery
Boba Tea House
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Food Court
Grocery Store
Galleria Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
85°C
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Porto's Bakery & Cafe (Northridge)
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Super King
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Seafood City
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Good Taste Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Jons
Grocery Store
Panaderia Guatepan
Bakery
Parks (20) B
Kinesthetics
Park
University Library Lawn
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Northridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Oakridge Estate Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Dearborn Park
Park
Wilbur Avenue Basin Meadow (City)
Park
Vanalden Park
Park
Wilbur Avenue Basin Meadow (County)
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Granada Hills Veterans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Aliso Creek Pocket Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Cleveland Pool Facility
Park
Granada Hills Recreation Center aka Petit Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rinaldi Park
Park
Limekiln Canyon Park
Park
Nordhoff Recreation Center
Park
Shops (47) A+
Arbor Grill
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Books
Matador Mercado
Convenience Store
Matador Bike Repair Shop
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Magic
Hairdresser
76
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Bicycle
Emanuel Morez Inc.
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Disney Store
Gift Shop
Loft
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Northridge.
Public Transit Stops (35)
Stops & Stations
A+
CSUN Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Zelzah/ Plummer
Bus Stop
Zelzah/ Plummer
Bus Stop
CSUN Tram Stop
Bus Stop
CSUN Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Reseda/Nordhoff
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Northridge
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Northridge is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D+

Northridge crime rates are 2,740 per 100k, which is 4% lower than California
Property Crime
2,372 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
368 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment A+

The median income in Northridge is $94,583 - which is 48% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$94,583
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Police Substation
Police
UP Security Kiosk 1
Police
Police Services
Police
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Market Phamacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 70
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 103
Fire Station
LAPD Devonshire Community Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Northridge Dental Works
Dentist
Progressive Physical Therapy
Doctor
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 87
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 73
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Hills Medical Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Northridge home prices are $622,194 - which is 52% higher than California
Home Price
$622,194
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Northridge graduation rate is 85% - which is 6% higher than California
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (28) F
Northpoint School & Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Casa Montessori
Calahan Community Charter
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Andasol Avenue Elementary
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Granada Hills Charter
Northridge Middle
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle
St Nicholas School
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Patrick Henry Middle
Napa Street Elementary
Darby Avenue Charter
Kindercare Learning Center
Cantara Street Elementary
Valor Academy Elementary
Valor Academy Elementary
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center
High Schools (8) A+
Northridge Academy High
Northpoint School & Intensive Outpatient Program
Granada Hills Charter High
Granada Hills Charter
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Valley Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Joaquin Miller Career And Transition Center
Grover Cleveland Charter High
John R. Wooden High
Chaminade College Preparetory
Heritage Christian School
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Albert Einstein Continuation
James Monroe High
Magnolia Science Academy
Magnolia Science Academy
Jane Addams Continuation
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
John F. Kennedy High
Jets Yeshivah
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center
Chatsworth Charter High
Valley International Preparatory High
Stoney Point Continuation
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High
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ratings A+

Northridge has an overall rating of 86% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
D
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  • Northridge has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Northridge crime rates are 23% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Northridge is 1% lower than the Los Angeles average
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The Community of Northridge, CA 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 20, 2012) There comes a point in time when one realizes that an impending decision will likely alter the course of one's life. My life altering moment came 12 years ago, a year in which my summer vacation was spent in Southern California visiting cousins. Born and raised in the state of Al ...Read More abama, I experienced a culture shock. The community of Northridge awakened my senses in a way I never dreamed was possible. I now knew were I would be attending college the following year. That decision has attached itself to my memory bank as the best choice I have made in my life.

In a community filled with the kindness one would expect and come to appreciate while raising a family, Northridge is everything one would need in a home, and more. The excellent array of schools provide my wife and I comfort in the education our children are receiving. Just minutes away from our home in a neighborhood that has embraced my family and I with open arms, all that is required can be found locally. The amount of available activities would take a lifetime to list. Friends visiting from out of town have enjoyed their stay so much that two couples have since relocated, living here now.

Only a 15 minute drive from Los Angeles and 20 minutes from Venice Beach, its no wonder our guests have made Northridge their annual vacation of choice. Their children are never bored as we embark on new ventures at each outing. Less than two hours away from the San Diego Zoo, while Magic Mountain lies just on the other side of the hill, I couldn't have asked for a better place to call home. When craving snow during the winter months, a short trek to Big Bear leaves everyone sated. Whether one chooses to spend the weekend out and about or barbecuing in the back yard, you can never go wrong when Northridge is where you call home. I encourage anyone seeking a change, or even if relocating for work to visit Northridge. Chances are you'll make the same decision I did. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kinesthetics
      University Library Lawn
      Unknown Name
      Northridge Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Oakridge Estate Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Ralph Prator Fountain
      Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
      Museum of the San Fernando Valley
      Elisabeth Waldo Theatre
      Unknown Name
      Pacific Theatres Northridge
      Regency Theaters

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Shake Smart
      Unknown Name
      Juice It Up!
      El Pollo Loco
      Panda Express
      Burger King
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northridge? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Northridge.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Northridge 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