Livability Score

56
/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 (1) F
Santos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cardomon Café
Coffee Shop
Holsem Coffee
Coffee Shop
City Heights Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Swami's Cafe
Coffee Shop
DoJo Cafe Mobile Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Madeleine
Coffee Shop
Captain Kirk's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Seven Seas Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Unico Juice Shop
Coffee Shop
Cairo Lounge Cafe (Cairo's)
Coffee Shop
Kensington Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lestat's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Daniel's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mystic Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kettle Corn
Coffee Shop
Prado Perk
Coffee Shop
Krakatoa
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Kassab Family Community Theater
Theatre Arts
City Heights Yacht Club
Nightclub
Blue Pearl Art
Art Gallery
The Observatory North Park
Theatre Arts
The Irenic
Nightclub
Little Saigon
Attraction
Media Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Numbers
Nightclub
Balboa Park Carousel
Attraction
San Diego Zoo Miniature Railroad
Attraction
Spanish Village Art Center
Attraction
Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater
Cinema
Moreton Bay Fig tree
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
San Diego Natural History Museum
Museum
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Museum
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Zoo
San Diego History Center
Museum
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Museum
Wegeforth Bowl
Theatre Arts
Lily Pond
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) C+
El Salvador Pupuseria
Bar
Canada Steak Burger
Fast Food
Minx Show Girls
Bar
Thorn St. Brewery
Bar
El Uno Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Oscars Cocktail Bar
Bar
Rainbow Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Donut Star
Fast Food
Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Apple Tree Liquor
Alcohol
Soda Bar
Bar
Modern Times: North Park Flavordome
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
U31
Bar
Bluefoot
Bar
One Door North
Bar
SPACE
Bar
Mike Hess Brewing
Bar
San Diego Eagle
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
SKfit
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Invictus Fitness
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Hale Holistic
Gym
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Bars-Up
Gym
Encanto Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
StretchLab
Gym
Olde Gym
Gym
Groceries (3) B
Market Place #204
Grocery Store
Parkside Foods
Grocery Store
Ripe North Park
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Baron’s Market
Grocery Store
anyaseats
Health Food
El Super Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Pancho Villa Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Food Center Market
Grocery Store
The Heart and Trotter
Butcher
Food Bowl Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Corner Liquor
Grocery Store
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
World Foods Market
Grocery Store
Foodland Iga #3
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Muang Lao Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Park De La Cruz
Park
City Heights Cherokee Point Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Montclair Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
PSA Flight 182 Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Manzanita Gathering Place
Park
Azalea Park
Park
Wabash Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hollywood Park
Park
City Heights Community Recreation Center
Park
Teralta Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hollywod Park
Park
East San Diego Adult Recreation Center
Park
City Heights Community Park
Park
Menlo Mini Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Charles Lewis III Memorial Park
Park
Charles Lewis III Memorial Park
Park
Shops (3) C+
Chris' Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
JV Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Holiday Market
Convenience Store
Salon Eros
Hairdresser
South Bark
Pets
Speedway
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kwik Stops
Convenience Store
Stubborn Goat Bike Shop and Ski Service
Bicycle
Ray's Liquor
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Florist
Toxic's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Bikes del Pueblo
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
North Park Optometry
Optician
North Park Bikes
Bicycle
Pigment
Houseware
North Park Computers
Electronics
The Lab a salon
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Haircut Plaza
Hairdresser
LK Fashion Design
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in City Heights West.
Public Transit Stops (35)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Poplar Street & Snowdrop Street
Bus Stop
Poplar Street & Tuberose Street
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Poplar Street & Marlborough Avenue
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 38th Street
Bus Stop
Poplar Street & Columbine Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Cherokee Avenue
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 37th Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 39th Street
Bus Stop
40th Street & University Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & I-15 Transit Plaza
Bus Stop
I-15 Ramp & University Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 36th Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in City Heights West is 119/100 - which is 15% lower 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. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

City Heights West crime rates are 2,500 per 100k, which is 12% lower than California
Property Crime
1,849 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
651 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment F

The median income in City Heights West is $36,560 - which is 43% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$36,560 F
Unemployment Rate
7.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
San Diego Fire Sta. #17
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Western Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
San Diego Fire Sta. #18
Fire Station
San Diego Fife Sta. # 26
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 26
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kindred Hospital - San Diego
Hospital
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Hospital
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
Hospital
SDUSD Police Department
Police
School Police Headquarters
Police
San Diego City Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing D-

City Heights West home prices are $256,556 - which is 37% lower than California
Home Price
$256,556 A
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools D-

The City Heights West graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than California
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
62% F
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Cherokee Point Elementary
Joyner Elementary
Mckinley Elementary
Health Sciences Middle
Health Sciences Middle
Arroyo Paseo Charter High
Clark Middle
Edison Elementary
Central Elementary
Hamilton Elementary
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School
Wilson Middle
Rosa Parks Elementary
St Patrick School
Rowan Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Franklin Elementary
Normal Heights Elementary
Euclid Elementary
Mcgill School Of Success
Mcgill School Of Success
Alba
Adams Elementary
St Didacus School
High Schools (2) B-
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
St Augustine High School
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Hoover High
Alba
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
City Heights Preparatory Charter
America'S Finest Charter
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Victory Christian Academy
America'S Finest Charter
Thrive Public
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Aseltine School
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Crawford High
City Heights Preparatory Charter
San Diego Virtual
Trace
Urban Skills Center
Garfield High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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City Heights West Area Facts

  • City Heights West has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • City Heights West crime rates are 11% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in City Heights West is 29% lower than the San Diego average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Park De La Cruz
      City Heights Cherokee Point Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Montclair Park
      Unknown Name
      PSA Flight 182 Memorial Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Kassab Family Community Theater
      City Heights Yacht Club
      Blue Pearl Art
      The Observatory North Park
      The Irenic
      Little Saigon
      Media Arts Center
      Landmark Ken Cinema

      Food & Drink

      El Salvador Pupuseria
      Canada Steak Burger
      Minx Show Girls
      Thorn St. Brewery
      El Uno Bar
      Subway
      Oscars Cocktail Bar
      Rainbow Bar and Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in City Heights West? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in City Heights West.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in City Heights West? The cost of living in City Heights West is 119/100 - which is 15% lower than California.
      City Heights West
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in City Heights West? City Heights West crime rates are 2,500, which are 12% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,500 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in City Heights West? The median income in City Heights West is $36,560 which is 43% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $36,56034% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,04446% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      53% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

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

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      D- Housing

      What are City Heights West home prices? City Heights West home prices are $256,556 - which is 37% lower than California
      Median home value
      $256,55639% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0369% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      18%

      71% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does City Heights West have good schools? The City Heights West graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      62%

      26% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

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