Livability Score

65
/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 (8) A+
Honeymoon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Central Roast
Coffee Shop
Penny's All American Cafe
Coffee Shop
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
Coffee Shop
Milk T
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Broadway Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lil'bits
Coffee Shop
The Steaming Bean
Coffee Shop
Red Dirt Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenhouse Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Alphy's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Cafe Andreini
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Attraction
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Oceano Depot
Museum
Fair Oaks Theatre
Cinema
Great American Melodrama Theatre
Theatre Arts
Santa Manuela School Museum
Museum
Santa Manuela Schoolhouse
Museum
The Barn Museum
Museum
South County Historical Society
Museum
Ruby House
Museum
Food and Drink (16) C+
Sans Liege Wines
Bar
Puffer's of Pismo
Bar
Tomasko's Salt Water Taffy
Sweets
Pismo Beach Candy Company
Sweets
Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar
Bar
Pismo Yogurt
Sweets
Hotlix
Sweets
Wooly's
Fast Food
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Shell Beach Market
Alcohol
Shell Beach Brew House
Bar
ManRock Brewing Company
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carl's Jr./ Green Burrito
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Enjoy Euro Deli & Market
Deli
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Strawberry
Deli
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Spyglass Liquor and Deli
Deli
Fitness (1) F
Harmony House Yoga
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Groceries (2) F
California Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Golden Donut
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sweet Pea Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ormonde farmstand
Grocery Store
DK Donuts
Bakery
Central Market
Grocery Store
Mule Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Arroyo Grande Meat Company
Butcher
Parks (30) A+
Boosinger Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ira Lease Park
Park
Mary Harrington Park
Park
Pismo Beach City Park
Park
Price Historical Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Pismo park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Chumash Park
Park
Pismo Invertebrate Reserve
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dinosaur Caves Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Grover Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Margo Dodd Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ramona Garden Park
Park
Ramona Gardens Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (67) A+
Pismo Beach Optix
Optician
Pismo Bob's
Home Improvement
Mike's Ideal Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Shoe Tree
Shoes
Price Street Market
Convenience Store
Moondoggies Beach Club
Clothing
The Bling Boutique
Fashion
The Sky's the Limit
Toys
Impulse
Toys
Heart's Desire Soap and Exotics
Beauty
Dynasty Gems
Fashion
Pier Gifts
Gift Shop
Pancho's Surf Shop
Clothing
China Spa
Beauty
Convenience Shop
Convenience Store
Point Break
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Nike
Clothing
Skechers
Shoes
Kitchen Collection
Houseware
Nine West Outlet
Shoes
Gymboree
Clothing
Vitamin World
Nutrition Supplements
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Pismo Beach.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Grover Beach
Transit Station
Grover Beach, CA (GVB)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Pismo Beach is 184/100 - which is 32% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Pismo Beach crime rates are 4,841 per 100k, which is 70% higher than California
Property Crime
3,656 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,185 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in Pismo Beach is $90,837 - which is 42% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$90,837 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CAL FIRE/Pismo Beach Fire Department Station #64
Fire Station
Pismo Beach Dentistry
Dentist
Pismo Beach Police Department
Police
Suncoast Smiles
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Five Cities Fire Authority Station 2
Fire Station
Grover Beach Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Coast Dental
Dentist
Med Plus
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
San Luis Sports Therapy
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Action Urgent Care
Clinic
CAL FIRE/Pismo Beach Fire Department Station #63
Fire Station
FCPP Family Health
Doctor
Best Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Five Cities Fire Authority Station 61
Fire Station
Arroyo Grande Police Department
Police
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Hospital
CHC Health Center
Clinic
Five Cities Fire Authority Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing C

Pismo Beach home prices are $759,800 - which is 86% higher than California
Home Price
$759,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
8.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Pismo Beach graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Grover Heights Elementary
Grover Beach Elementary
Dandy Lion Montessori School
Shell Beach Elementary
Ocean View Elementary
St Patricks Catholic School
Coastal Christian School
Fairgrove Elementary
Oceano Elementary
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Valley View Adventist Academy
Harloe Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Coastal Christian School
Valley View Adventist Academy
Arroyo Grande High
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ratings A+

Pismo Beach has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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  • Pismo Beach has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Pismo Beach crime rates are 70% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Pismo Beach is 32% higher than the California average

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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Boosinger Park
      Unknown Name
      Ira Lease Park
      Mary Harrington Park
      Pismo Beach City Park
      Price Historical Park
      Highland Park
      Pismo park

      Entertainment

      Monarch Butterfly Grove
      Regal Cinemas
      Oceano Depot
      Fair Oaks Theatre
      Great American Melodrama Theatre
      Santa Manuela School Museum
      Santa Manuela Schoolhouse
      The Barn Museum

      Food & Drink

      Sans Liege Wines
      Puffer's of Pismo
      Tomasko's Salt Water Taffy
      Pismo Beach Candy Company
      Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar
      Pismo Yogurt
      Hotlix
      Wooly's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pismo Beach? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Pismo Beach.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pismo Beach? The cost of living in Pismo Beach is 184/100 - which is 32% higher than California.
      Pismo Beach
      184

      84% 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 Pismo Beach? Pismo Beach crime rates are 4,841, which are 70% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,841 per 100k people

      108% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      108% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pismo Beach? The median income in Pismo Beach is $90,837 which is 42% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $90,83764% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,673107% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Pismo Beach home prices? Pismo Beach home prices are $759,800 - which is 86% higher than California
      Median home value
      $759,800311% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,80590% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Pismo Beach have good schools? The Pismo Beach graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      36% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pismo Beach a good place to live? Pismo Beach has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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