Livability Score

63
/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 (26) F
Cafe Hermosa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bowlology Superfoods
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Calypso's Sunrise Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Riders Club Cafe
Coffee Shop
Choice Organic Cafe & Juicery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Calypso
Coffee Shop
Sur Coffee Cafe & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Moulin
Coffee Shop
Captain Mauri's Counter Culture
Coffee Shop
J'Adore Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kaylani Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Donut House
Coffee Shop
Chaupain Bakery
Coffee Shop
Pronto Italian Deli
Coffee Shop
Bagel Shack
Coffee Shop
Zebra House COFFee
Coffee Shop
Bear Coast Coffee
Coffee Shop
West Toast Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Guichos Eatery (North)
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Museum
Cabrillo Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
San Juan Hills Badlands Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (82) A+
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
SC Donuts
Sweets
Humphry's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
Golden Spoon
Sweets
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Board and Brew
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Chronic Tacos
Fast Food
Burger Junkies
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Slapfish
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Pick Up Stix
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Mulligans Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Pedro's Tacos
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Fitness 19
Gym
pure love yoga
Gym
Stretch Lab
Gym
BikramYoga
Gym
The San Clemente Gym
Gym
Ole Hanson Beach Club
Community Centre
San Clemente Senior Center
Community Centre
YNG Yoga Studios
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Hanson's Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
San Clemente Ranch Food Station
Bakery
Bread Gallery
Bakery
Billy's Meats Seafood and Deli
Butcher
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (72) F
Marblehead Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Verde Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rancho San Clemente Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park
Park
Bonita Canyon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ocean View Park
Park
Forster Ranch Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Harbor View Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harbor View Park Entrance
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (132) A+
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Protein for Pet
Pets
Design Focus
Interior Decoration
Professional Nail
Beauty
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Walmart
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Beauty Source
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Unleashed
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Columbia
Clothing
99¢ Only Store
Discount Store
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
Guess
Clothing
Oui Boutique
Clothing
Pets Plus
Pets
Unknown Name
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Kitchen Collection
Houseware
See more San Clemente amenity data

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in San Clemente.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations F
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
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
San Clemente
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
San Clemente Pier
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
See more San Clemente commute data

cost of living F

The cost of living in San Clemente is 201/100 - which is 44% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
See more San Clemente cost of living data

crime A-

San Clemente crime rates are 1,412 per 100k, which is 50% lower than California
Property Crime
1,226 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
186 crimes per 100k A
See more San Clemente crime data

employment A+

The median income in San Clemente is $108,183 - which is 70% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$108,183 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
See more San Clemente employment data

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
San Clemente Dental Group
Dentist
OCFA Station 59
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Eckl Family Dentistry
Dentist
Shoreline Dental Studio
Dentist
City Dentistry
Dentist
OCFA Station 60
Fire Station
OCFA Station 50
Fire Station
Dand Chiropractic
Doctor
Capistrano Beach Care Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Memorial Care Health Group
Clinic
Smile Design Dental Group
Dentist
OCFA Station 29
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more San Clemente health & safety data

housing C

San Clemente home prices are $931,400 - which is 128% higher than California
Home Price
$931,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
8.6x (home price to income ratio) F
See more San Clemente housing data

schools A-

The San Clemente graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
62% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (14) F
Marblehead Elementary
Clarence Lobo Elementary
Shorecliffs Middle
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Truman Benedict Elementary
Bernice Ayer Middle
St Michaels Christian Academy
Las Palmas Elementary
Vista Del Mar Middle
Vista Del Mar Elementary
Our Saviors Lutheran School
Palisades Umc Preschool & Kindergarten
Palisades Elementary
Concordia Elementary
San Clemente Christian School
Capistrano Connections Academy
California Connections Academy Southern California
Capistrano Virtual/Home
High Schools (1) F
San Clemente High
San Juan Hills High
San Clemente Christian School
Capistrano Connections Academy
California Connections Academy Southern California
College And Career Advantage
See more San Clemente education data

ratings A

San Clemente has an overall rating of 82% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
See more San Clemente user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

San Clemente, CA Area Guide

Follow
Photo of San Clemente, CA
( 11 Ratings )

Living in San Clemente, CA

Ranks better than 63% of areas Follow

San Clemente Area Facts

  • San Clemente has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • San Clemente crime rates are 50% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Clemente is 44% higher than the California average

What do the locals think about San Clemente?

Based on 9 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in San Clemente Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in San Clemente, CA
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

San Clemente Reviews

Write a review about San Clemente Tell people what you like or don't like about San Clemente…
Surfer Town and Cool Place for Families and Empty Nesters 4 rating By cheerios233 ( Mar 04, 2015) I've lived here for about 25 years. My kids could walk to the beach and boogie board. It is more laid back than other beach towns. San Clemente has charm and style yet is a practical small city to live in at the same time. We have all the stores one needs, an industrial area ...Read More tucked away, a car wash etc. but also gourmet restaurants and fine boutiques. The weather is so nice you will want take advadntage of our numerous sidewalk view patio restaurants. The peer is very nice with a popular place to eat at the entrance. You will fall in love with San Clemente. The schools are great and the crime is low. We do have a freeway running through town if that would bother you. It does make it easy to zip here and there. If you like Spanish style homes (our town theme) and palm trees everywhere, please come and check out our great town. Read Less
San Clemente, CA: The City By The Beach 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I lived in San Clemente for many years growing up and still live nearby and visit quite often. San Clemente is home to over 63,000 residents. This is a remarkably diverse beach community with lots of culture and beauty. The main attraction in San Clemente is of course the beaches ...Read More and mainly the San Clemente pier. The pier is the perfect spot to watch the sunset with that special person. Visitors and residents alike can grab a snack and a drink at the shops at the end of the pier, and watch the waves roll in, or if you enjoy fishing you can set up your gear and fish off the edge of the pier. The pier is an excellent place to stop and relax for a while and take in all the beautiful scenery. Enjoy playing golf, San Clemente has several remarkably well maintained and challenging golf courses.

If camping is your thing, the state park near the beach offers tent, and motor home facilities. Dining in San Clemente is diverse, from small eateries to larger chain restaurants; I never have a problem satisfying my hunger. A wide range of accommodations, both near the beaches, and further inland can be throughout the city. San Mateo State Park offers bike/walking trails to the beach, and San Onofre State Park offers clean camping facilities along old Pacific Coast Highway. The farmers market is a fun place to walk around and see the goods offered by the local merchants.

As beautiful of a city as San Clemente is, it does have problems. Gang issues have been present since the 1960's and are still present today. The violence, however, is mostly kept between rival gang members. The city outreach programs have made strides in reaching out too and preventing the younger generation of kids from entering the gangs, which has helped reduce the number of gang members and gang related issues. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In San Clemente?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare San Clemente, CA Livability

      vs

      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Marblehead Park
      Unknown Name
      Verde Park
      Unknown Name
      Rancho San Clemente Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
      Cabrillo Playhouse
      Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
      Unknown Name
      San Juan Hills Badlands Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Panda Express
      Chipotle
      Smashburger
      SC Donuts
      Humphry's Sandwich Shop
      Juice It Up!
      Golden Spoon
      Carl's Jr.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Clemente? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in San Clemente.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than 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 San Clemente? The cost of living in San Clemente is 201/100 - which is 44% higher than California.
      San Clemente
      201

      101% 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 San Clemente? San Clemente crime rates are 1,412, which are 50% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,412 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in San Clemente? The median income in San Clemente is $108,183 which is 70% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $108,18396% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,16798% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dand Chiropractic

      C Housing

      What are San Clemente home prices? San Clemente home prices are $931,400 - which is 128% higher than California
      Median home value
      $931,400404% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,915102% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does San Clemente have good schools? The San Clemente graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      30% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      46% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is San Clemente a good place to live? San Clemente has an overall rating of 82% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      9 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024