Livability Score

62
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Gallery
Coffee Shop
Espress Youself
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee Shop
OneZo Tapioca
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe 86
Coffee Shop
Himalayan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milkie & Snowie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Amara Café
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Copa Vida
Coffee Shop
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ConfeXion Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Café de Leche
Coffee Shop
Urth Caffé - Pasadena
Coffee Shop
Zeli Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Zona Rosa Caffe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DASH COFFEE BAR
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Side Street Projects
Theatre Arts
Kidspace Children's Museum
Museum
The Gamble House
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
Theatre Arts
Armory Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Raymond Renaissance Theater
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Historical Society Museum
Museum
iPic Theaters
Cinema
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
Pacific Asia Museum
Museum
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
Grace Nicholson Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Old Pasadena Historic District
Attraction
Pasadena at the Terrace
Nightclub
Arclight Pasadena
Cinema
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Laemmle's Pasadena 7
Cinema
Ambassador Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Colorado Street Bridge
Attraction
LATimes Auditorium
Cinema
Regency Academy Cinemas
Cinema
Ahmanson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
Unknown Name
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Roma Market
Deli
Tacos Ensenada
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Everson Royce Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mignon Chocolate
Sweets
The Blind Donkey
Bar
King Taco
Fast Food
Tortugas
Fast Food
Sugarfina
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Barney's Beanery
Bar
Hello Gelato
Sweets
Yogurtland
Sweets
Yummy Cupcakes Pasadena
Sweets
The 35er
Bar
We Olive & Wine Bar
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Jackie Robinson Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Senior Center
Community Centre
The Bar Method
Gym
bellacurves
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Pasadena Conference Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - A, B and Ballroom
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - Hall C
Community Centre
Basecamp Fitness
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Fit Annex
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Bikram Yoga La Canada
Gym
The Youth House
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Centre Fitness
Gym
Mission Street Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Baja Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Super King Markets
Grocery Store
Il Fornaio Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
dots cupcakes
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Vanilla Bake Shop
Bakery
The Dog Bakery
Bakery
Euro Pane Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Acai Bar
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
85°C
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Bakery
ConfeXion Cupcakes
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Bo's Altadena Market
Grocery Store
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
La Pintoresca Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Robinson Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Villa Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brookside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Charles White Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
McDonald Park
Park
Pasadena Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Playhouse Village Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
RadioShack
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
ampm
Convenience Store
Homage
Fashion
zenDeluxe
Gift Shop
Lula Mae
Gift Shop
Règne Salon & Beauty Boutique
Beauty
Jenette Bras
Clothing
Elisa B
Clothing
The Container Store
Houseware
Tomato
Interior Decoration
Unknown Name
Clothing
Patagonia
Clothing
The Alter Ego
Hairdresser
Enchantress Co
Clothing
Anthropologie
Houseware
Forever 21
Clothing
Gold Bug
Gift Shop
The Soap Kitchen
Fashion
Pasadena Lighting
Furniture
Finn + Willow
Clothing
The Retro Store
Books
Bokaos Aveda
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mid Central (A+)

2. North East (B+)

3. South Arroyo (B-)

4. South East (C-)

5. North Central (D+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in North Central.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro 268
Bus Stop
Metro 268;Pasadena ARTS 31
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 31
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 31
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Pasadena ARTS 51,51s,52
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 51, 51s
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 51, 51s, 52
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 31
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 51, 51s, 52
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 51, 51s
Bus Stop
Metro;Pasadena ARTS 20, 31
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.8% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South East (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A+)

3. North Arroyo (A+)

4. East Central (F)

5. Mid Central (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North Central 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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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Central (F)

2. East Central (F)

3. Mid Central (F)

4. North Arroyo (F)

5. North Central (F)

crime B-

North Central crime rates are 1,452 per 100k, which is 49% lower than California
Property Crime
1,129 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
323 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Central (B-)

2. Mid Central (C+)

3. East Central (C+)

4. North Arroyo (C)

5. North East (C-)

employment A

The median income in North Central is $65,515 - which is 3% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$65,515 C
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A)

3. West Central (B-)

4. East Central (A+)

5. Mid Central (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Pasadena Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
ChapCare Fair Oaks
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Altadena Area CHP
Police
Pasadena Police Department
Police
LA County Sheriff's Department
Police
Pasadena Fire Department Station 38
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #11
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #12
Fire Station
Pasadena Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
Altadena Sheriff's Station
Police
Altadena Sheriffs Station
Police
Pasadena Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Pasadena Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hathaway-Sycamores
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
South Lake Avenue Medical Center
Doctor
Unknown Name
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Camp #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. West Central (C-)

2. South (D+)

3. North Arroyo (D)

4. South East (D)

5. Mid Central (F)

housing C+

North Central home prices are $648,795 - which is 59% higher than California
Home Price
$648,795 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
9.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Mid Central (B)

2. South East (B)

3. West Central (B)

4. North Arroyo (B-)

5. North Central (C+)

schools F

The North Central graduation rate is 70% - which is 12% lower than California
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Washington Elementary
Washington Middle
Harambee Preparatory School
Pasadena Christian School
Ocs - South
Cleveland Elementary
Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary
Madison Elementary
Chandler School
St Elizabeth Parish School
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Jackson Elementary
St Andrew Elementary School
Roosevelt
St Monica Academy
Altadena Elementary
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Lake Avenue Church School
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Pasadena Waldorf School
Franklin Elementary
Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy
Five Acres School
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School
Meher Montessori School
High Schools (1) F
John Muir High
Sequoyah School
St Monica Academy
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Pasadena Waldorf School
Maranatha High School
Five Acres School
Excelsior School
Judson International School
Renaissance Academy
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
The Waverly School
The Hillside School & Learning Center
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Rose City High (Continuation)
Marshall Fundamental
Sequoyah
La Canada High
St Francis High School
Polytechnic School
Villa Esperanza Services
Fusion Academy - Pasadena
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena
Mayfield Senior School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A)

3. North East (A)

4. South East (A-)

5. East Central (B-)

ratings A+

North Central has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A+)

3. East Central (A+)

4. Mid Central (B+)

5. West Central (B+)

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North Central Area Facts

  • North Central has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • North Central crime rates are 46% lower than the Pasadena average
  • Cost of living in North Central is 11% lower than the Pasadena average

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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      La Pintoresca Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Robinson Park
      Brenner Park
      Washington Park
      Unknown Name
      Villa Park

      Entertainment

      Side Street Projects
      Kidspace Children's Museum
      The Gamble House
      Unknown Name
      The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
      Armory Center for the Arts
      Raymond Renaissance Theater
      Pasadena Historical Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Roma Market
      Tacos Ensenada
      Panda Express
      McDonald's
      Del Taco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Central? Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in North Central.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      3% 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 North Central? The cost of living in North Central is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
      North Central
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      Pasadena
      191

      91% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Central? North Central crime rates are 1,452, which are 49% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,452 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in North Central? The median income in North Central is $65,515 which is 3% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $65,51518% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,33612% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Foothill Medical Offices
      Huntington Hospital
      Las Encinas Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Lake Avenue Medical Center
      Young Student Health Center
      Pasadena Endoscopy Center

      C+ Housing

      What are North Central home prices? North Central home prices are $648,795 - which is 59% higher than California
      Median home value
      $648,795251% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63172% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Central have good schools? The North Central graduation rate is 70% - which is 12% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Central a good place to live? North Central has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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