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Rancho Palos Verdes Area Facts

  • Rancho Palos Verdes has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Rancho Palos Verdes crime rates are 66% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Rancho Palos Verdes is 76% higher than the California average
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Safe Community, Great Ocean Views, and So Much To See! User Rating 5 rating By TheAndriesTeam ( Mar 15, 2013) For your Rancho Palos Verdes Real Estate needs visit www.SouthBay4Sale.com



From the beautiful coastlines, Trump Golf Course, to Terranea Resort Rancho Palos Verdes how so much to see and do.

he story of the City's fight for incorporation is indeed an interesting tale. The b ...Read More irth of Rancho Palos Verdes was the culmination of a series of events that occurred during the first half of the 20th Century, as well as the actual drive for incorporation, which began in earnest in the early 1960's and finally came to fruition in 1973.

n 1913, Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the National Bank of New York, bought the 16,000-acre Palos Verdes Peninsula sight unseen from rancher Jotham Bixby. Even though Mr. Vanderlip had never seen the Peninsula, he recognized its strategic location and potential for development. Mr. Vanderlip had a grand vision to develop the "Palos Verdes Project" into the "most fashionable and exclusive residential colony" in the nation.

Rancho Palos Verdes is still an oasis connected yet separated from the hectic pace of modern city life. For the many families who have lived in Rancho Palos Verdes prior to and since its incorporation, it has been, in the words of author Augusta Fink, "the promise of paradise fulfilled." Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rancho Palos Verdes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Del Cerro Park
      Abalone Cove Park
      Highridge Park
      Country Lane Park
      Ladera Linda Park
      Los Verdes Park
      Vanderlip Park
      Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park

      Entertainment

      Palos Verdes Art Center
      Regal Promenade 13
      Norris Theater / Palos Verdes Performing Arts
      M. Nixt Amphitheater
      Point Vicente Interpretive Center
      Learning Tree
      George F. Canyon Nature Center
      Terrace Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Noah's Bagels
      Mochinut
      Yummy Yogurt
      Ruby's Diner
      Jamba
      Subway
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Nelsons Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rancho Palos Verdes? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Rancho Palos Verdes.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rancho Palos Verdes? The cost of living in Rancho Palos Verdes is 245/100 - which is 76% higher than California.
      Rancho Palos Verdes
      245

      145% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rancho Palos Verdes? Rancho Palos Verdes crime rates are 966, which are 66% lower than California
      Total Crime
      966 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 104

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rancho Palos Verdes? The median income in Rancho Palos Verdes is $146,163 which is 129% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $146,163164% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $71,780141% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Rancho Palos Verdes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Rancho Palos Verdes home prices? Rancho Palos Verdes home prices are $1,209,200 - which is 195% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,209,200555% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,839199% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Rancho Palos Verdes have good schools? The Rancho Palos Verdes graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      42% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rancho Palos Verdes a good place to live? Rancho Palos Verdes has an overall rating of 97% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      12 total surveys

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