Livability Score

66
/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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ice Box
Coffee Shop
SD Boba Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Esquina Vintage and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Freeze Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DQ Orange Julius
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Donny's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Tazza
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
ARTS Center
Theatre Arts
SDERA & National City Depot Museum
Museum
Museum of American Treasures
Museum
Admiral Robinson Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
OnStage Playhouse
Theatre Arts
AMC Plaza Bonita 14
Cinema
Pumpkin Station
Theme Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Navy Base San Diego Theater
Cinema
Vic Player Stadium
Stadium
AMC Chula Vista 10
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Q-zone Movie Theater
Cinema
Bread & Salt
Theatre Arts
Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
Museum
The IN Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (52) A+
Tacos El G
Fast Food
Gallopin In
Bar
Machete Beer House
Bar
Keg N Bottle
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Trophy Lounge
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cafe Estela
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Cabo Wabo Bar and Grill
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Niederfrank’s Ice Cream
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Tacos El Trompo
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Admiral Prout Gym Complex
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Kula Yoga
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Active
Gym
Parkway Community Center
Community Centre
Parkway Community Center
Community Centre
Olde Gym
Gym
Waterfront RecCenter
Community Centre
Revel Yoga
Gym
Boot Camp
Gym
Jenny Craig
Gym
Chula Vista Community Youth Center
Community Centre
Bars-Up
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) A+
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Seafood City
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Chan Dong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Big Ben Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Valerio's City Bakery
Bakery
Foodland Iga #2
Grocery Store
Manila Seafood Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Island Pacific Seafood Market
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Garden Farms Market
Grocery Store
Chico's Bakery
Bakery
Hometown Iga #2
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Wrigley's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Terzo Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Food Giant
Grocery Store
Food Palace
Grocery Store
San Diego Naval Base Commissary
Grocery Store
Gigante Iga Market
Grocery Store
Parks (19) C-
Kimball Park
Park
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Playground
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Park
Las Palmas Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mariposa Walk Community Playground
Playground
Eucalyptus Park
Park
POW Park
Park
Eucalyptus Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Pepper Park
Park
Pepper Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
Lincoln Acres County Park
Park
El Toyon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
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Playground
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Park
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Park
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Park
Friendship Park
Park
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (43) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
JOANN Fabric and Craft Store
Fabric
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pensky
Discount Store
Nina international beauty salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Walmart
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Best Buy
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
iNails & Spa
Beauty
Annie's Hair Club
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Navy Exchange
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
NEX Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Milady's Coiffures Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Makeup Academy
Beauty
The Singing Florist
Florist
Wellness Clinic
Nutrition Supplements
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in National City.
Public Transit Stops (116)
Stops & Stations A+
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18th Street & National City Boulevard
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
National City Boulevard & W 18th Street
Bus Stop
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National City Boulevard & 18th Street
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18th Street & National City Boulevard
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Workers Taking Public Transit
5.1% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in National City is 141/100 - which is 1% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

National City crime rates are 2,849 per 100k, which is equal to California
Property Crime
2,234 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
614 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in National City is $49,176 - which is 23% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$49,176 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Police
CVS y más
Pharmacy
Operation Samahan Community Health Center
Clinic
Branch Health Clinic NBSD
Clinic
Branch Health Clinic Dental NBSD
Dentist
Paradise Valley Hospital
Hospital
California Smiles
Dentist
Chula Vista Smiles
Dentist
Fire Station No. 17
Fire Station
Omnitek Dental Ceramics
Dentist
Town Centre Dental Group
Dentist
Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters
Police
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Alfred Medina Dentistry
Dentist
Pacific Dental
Dentist
National City Police Community Storefront
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
San Ysidro Health
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Perlman Clinic Chula Vista
Doctor
San Diego Harbor Police Station
Police
Kaiser Permanente Bonita Medical Offices
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

National City home prices are $428,800 - which is 5% higher than California
Home Price
$428,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
8.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The National City graduation rate is 70% - which is 13% lower than California
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% F
Elementary Schools (16) A+
John A. Otis Elementary
Olivewood
Kimball
Central Elementary
Las Palmas
Integrity Charter
Beacon Classical Academy National City
Lincoln Acres
Faithful Ambassadors Bible
National School District Preschool
Integrity Charter
South Bay Christian Academy
Palmer Way
Rancho De La Nacion
El Toyon Elementary
Balboa Elementary
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Howard Gardner Community Charter
San Diego Academy
Rosebank Elementary
Chavez Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Sweetwater High
Faithful Ambassadors Bible
South Bay Christian Academy
Granger Junior High
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
San Diego Workforce Innovation High
San Diego Workforce Innovation High
San Diego Academy
Diego Springs Academy
San Diego Virtual
Lincoln High
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Sweetwater Secondary
Sweetwater Secondary
National University Virtual High School
Hilltop Senior High
San Diego Scpa
The O'Farrell Charter
The O'Farrell Charter
Ingenuity Charter
Ingenuity Charter
America'S Finest Charter
Chula Vista Senior High
America'S Finest Charter
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ratings A+

National City has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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  • National City has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • National City crime rates are equal to the California average
  • Cost of living in National City is 1% higher than the California average

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National City - San Diego's Twin 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) National City, California is a town that is strikingly close to the much larger city of San Diego. When I got a job in the San Diego area, I decided to move into National City because of how dramatically smaller it was than the neighboring cosmopolitan area for how close it was. ...Read More

National City California has a population of about 55,000 and is a city that feels the effects of San Diego every day. However, despite this, it has maintained the smaller city feel, at least since I moved there several years ago. The conveniences of a the large urban area are numberless.
For the younger crowd living in National City, California means access to some of the most fun clubs and bars in the state. The cab ride at night is quick and cheap and will drop you off right in the center of San Diego where all of the action is usually happening. Another advantage of National City is the shopping. You have the choice of getting all of your shopping done right with National City city limits, or making a quick trip to the larger number of stores and shops found in San Diego.

Another great thing about National City is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Especially during the summer weekends, family after family flocks to the gorgeous beaches all up and down the coast. National City has streets that are generally empty except during these weekends when everyone seems to be moving the same direction.

On that note, National City is a place in Southern California experiencing all of the great climate. It never gets below 40 degrees (in the coldest months of the year) and the springs and falls are some of the most enjoyable in the entire state. For those who do love the winter sports however, the drive the more mountainous parts of the state is never too far from National City. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kimball Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Las Palmas Park
      Unknown Name
      Mariposa Walk Community Playground
      Eucalyptus Park
      POW Park

      Entertainment

      ARTS Center
      SDERA & National City Depot Museum
      Museum of American Treasures
      Admiral Robinson Bowling Center
      OnStage Playhouse
      AMC Plaza Bonita 14
      Pumpkin Station
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Tacos El G
      Gallopin In
      Machete Beer House
      Keg N Bottle
      Jack in the Box
      McDonald's
      Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
      Chick-fil-A

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in National City? Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in National City.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in National City? The cost of living in National City is 141/100 - which is 1% higher than California.
      National City
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in National City? National City crime rates are 2,849, which are equal to California
      Total Crime
      2,849 per 100k people

      23% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      23% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in National City? The median income in National City is $49,176 which is 23% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $49,17611% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,12622% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is National City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Paradise Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are National City home prices? National City home prices are $428,800 - which is 5% higher than California
      Median home value
      $428,800132% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,26633% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does National City have good schools? The National City graduation rate is 70% - which is 13% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is National City a good place to live? National City has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      3 total surveys

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