Livability Score

68
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) A+
Market One
Coffee Shop
Brickyard Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Village Café
Coffee Shop
Seaport Cafe & Fudge Factory
Coffee Shop
Frost Me Gourmet Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 222
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lazy Hippo
Coffee Shop
coffee bean & tea leaf
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Carnivore Sandwich
Coffee Shop
Grabbagreen
Coffee Shop
Simon Says Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Burgers Bait and Brew
Coffee Shop
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Central Cafe
Coffee Shop
Portal Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee n Talk
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
San Diego Police Department Exhibit & Jail Cells
Museum
San Diego Police Museum
Museum
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Mistletoe
Attraction
The New Children's Museum
Museum
Alexander Salazar Fine Art
Art Gallery
McDonnell Douglass F4 Phantom II
Attraction
McDonnell Douglas F18 Hornet
Attraction
Douglas A3 Skywarrior
Attraction
Grumman F14 Tomcat
Attraction
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Attraction
North American T-2 Buckeye
Attraction
Grumman F9F Panther
Attraction
Grumman F9F-8P
Attraction
North American A5 Vigilante
Attraction
USS Midway Museum
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Museum
Spreckels Theater
Theatre Arts
Horton Grand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fluxx
Nightclub
San Diego Musical Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rady Shell
Theatre Arts
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Museum
Balboa Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) A+
Kansas City Barbeque
Bar
The Lion's Share
Bar
Brew 30 California Taps
Bar
Dallmann Fine Chocolate
Sweets
New York West
Bar
Gelato Paradiso
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
G Street Deli
Deli
Grand Lobby Bar
Bar
Top of the Hyatt
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
The Something Sweet Shop
Sweets
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Seaport Village Deli
Deli
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Earl of Sandwich
Fast Food
Tequilla Bar & Grille
Bar
Simon's Cafe and Catering
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Whiskey House
Bar
The Whiskey House
Bar
Tabac
Bar
Dobsons Bar and Restaurant
Bar
Fitness (0) B
StretchLab
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Hale Holistic
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
Invictus Fitness
Gym
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green
Community Centre
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Coronado Community Center
Community Centre
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Waterfront RecCenter
Community Centre
Olde Gym
Gym
Spark Cycle
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Renegade Fitcamp
Gym
Point Loma Assembly
Community Centre
Groceries (1) A+
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Le Parfait Paris
Bakery
Al Teatro Panini Grill
Bakery
The Market By Buon Appetito
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Popular Grocery
Grocery Store
Boney's Bayside Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Little Brazil Market
Grocery Store
Assenti's Pasta
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Mona Lisa
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
North Island Commissary
Grocery Store
Black Market Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Food Bowl Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
San Diego Naval Base Commissary
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Gigante Iga Market
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Parks (6) A+
Pantoja Park
Park
Ruocco Park
Park
Childrens Park
Park
Embarcadero Marina Park
Park
Tuna Harbor Park
Park
Lane Field Park
Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park
Park
Horton Plaza Park
Park
Embarcadero Marina Park South
Park
Civic Center Plaza
Park
Waterfront Park Playground
Playground
Martin Luther King Jr Promenade
Park
San Diego Bayfront Park
Park
Park at the Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Harbor View Park
Park
Amici Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Shoreline Park
Park
Fault Line Park
Park
Tweet Street Linear Park
Park
Palm Park
Park
Tweet Street Playground
Playground
Curran Plaza
Park
Shops (24) A+
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Lolo
Clothing
Seaport Shoe Company
Shoes
Upstart Crow bookstore & cafe
Books
Crazy Shirts
Clothing
Best of San Diego
Gift Shop
Apple Box Wooden Toys
Toys
Village Hat Shop
Clothing
Crazy Shirts
Clothing
Magnuts
Gift Shop
Tamara G
Fashion
America's National Heroes
Gift Shop
Captain's Cove
Gift Shop
For Bare Feet
Clothing
Harley-Davidson San Diego
Clothing
Mackenzie Joel
Interior Decoration
iTan sun · spray · spa
Beauty
Discount Nutrition And Vitality Tap
Nutrition Supplements
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Boutique de Marcus
Clothing
Downtown Nail & Spa
Beauty
Pretty Is
Clothing
The Sneaker Club
Shoes
The Emergency Room
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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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, 2.8% take public transportation in Marina.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Seaport Village
Transit Station
Convention Center
Transit Station
America Plaza
Transit Station
Broadway & Union St.
Bus Stop
San Diego, Ca (SAN)
Bus Stop
Santa Fe Depot
Transit Station
San Diego
Transit Station
India St & C St
Bus Stop
Courthouse
Transit Station
1st Avenue and Broadway
Bus Stop
Civic Center
Transit Station
Broadway & 4th Av
Bus Stop
4th Avenue and B Street
Bus Stop
Gaslamp Quarter
Transit Station
5th Avenue
Transit Station
County Center/Little Italy
Transit Station
10th Av & Market St
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & F Street
Bus Stop
10th Av & Broadway
Bus Stop
11th Av & F St
Bus Stop
Market Street & Park Boulevard
Bus Stop
Market St & Park Bl
Bus Stop
10th Av & C St
Bus Stop
Park & Market
Transit Station
11th Av & Broadway
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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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 Marina is 181/100 - which is 30% 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. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

Marina crime rates are 9,207 per 100k, which is 225% higher than California
Property Crime
6,950 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,257 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 A+

The median income in Marina is $101,719 - which is 59% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$101,719 A+
Unemployment Rate
5.2% 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 C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Station No. 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Medarts Weight Loss Specialists
Clinic
San Diego Police Department Headquarters
Police
First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center
Clinic
Bridget Hanagan, MA
Doctor
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Clinic
Coronado Police Department
Police
San Diego City Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Coronado Police Department
Police
San Diego City Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Hospital
San Diego Harbor Police Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 8
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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 B-

Marina home prices are $748,733 - which is 83% higher than California
Home Price
$748,733 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
7.4x (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 A+

The Marina graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Washington Elementary
City Tree Christian School
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Monarch
Coronado Middle
Perkins K-8
Coronado Village Elementary
Coronado Unified Special Education Pre-K
Museum
Museum
Our Ladys School
Sherman Elementary
Sacred Heart Parish School
King-Chavez Academy Of Excellence
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
Montessori School Of San Diego
Christ Church Day School
Burbank Elementary
King-Chavez Academy Of Excellence
Kimbrough Elementary
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
Logan K-8
High Schools (0) A+
King-Chavez Community High
King-Chavez Community High
E3 Civic High
E3 Civic High
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
San Diego Business/Leadership
San Diego Science And Technology
San Diego International Studies
East Village High
Monarch
Garfield High
Coronado High
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Aseltine School
St Augustine High School
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
High Tech High
High Tech High
High Tech High International
High Tech High International
The Rock Academy
High Tech High Media Arts
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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+)

ratings A+

Marina has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (0)
From AreaVibes
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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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Marina District, quiet and walkable neighborhood! 5 rating By SandiegoRealtor ( Sep 28, 2013) Marina district in downtown is one of the most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods. Marina extends from Seaport Village and the Embarcadero to Horton Plaza and the Gaslamp District. It contains condominiums, townhomes and apartments ranging from a variety of styles, and prices ...Read More . Its outdoor space including Pantoja Park, Children's Museum Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade and Seaport Village make this part of downtown truly unique. Opening in November of 2013 The Headquarters at Seaport Village with fine restaurants and stores. The Marina is a quite walkable neighborhood. When it comes to the Marina District just remember Location is everything! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marina? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pantoja Park
      Ruocco Park
      Childrens Park
      Embarcadero Marina Park
      Tuna Harbor Park
      Lane Field Park
      Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park
      Horton Plaza Park

      Entertainment

      San Diego Police Department Exhibit & Jail Cells
      San Diego Police Museum
      Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery
      Mistletoe
      The New Children's Museum
      Alexander Salazar Fine Art
      McDonnell Douglass F4 Phantom II
      McDonnell Douglas F18 Hornet

      Food & Drink

      Kansas City Barbeque
      The Lion's Share
      Brew 30 California Taps
      Dallmann Fine Chocolate
      New York West
      Gelato Paradiso
      Dunkin' Donuts
      G Street Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Marina? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Marina.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marina? The cost of living in Marina is 181/100 - which is 30% higher than California.
      Marina
      181

      81% 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 Marina? Marina crime rates are 9,207, which are 225% higher than California
      Total Crime
      9,207 per 100k people

      304% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      304% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Marina? The median income in Marina is $101,719 which is 59% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $101,71984% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $89,081199% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Marina a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many 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

      B- Housing

      What are Marina home prices? Marina home prices are $748,733 - which is 83% higher than California
      Median home value
      $748,733305% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,68978% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

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

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Marina a good place to live? Marina has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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