Livability Score

67
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Big City Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Cream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prince Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Living Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scrimshaw Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Royale
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lightbulb Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jitter's
Coffee Shop
Public Square Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Memo's Golden Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
SDSU Open Air Theater
Theatre Arts
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Reading Cinema
Cinema
Stagehouse Theatre
Theatre Arts
Little Saigon
Attraction
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
Snapdragon Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
Pal Joeys
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Salad Bistro
Fast Food
Vinnie's Pizza & Pasta Bar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway Sandwiches
Fast Food
So-Cal Chicken
Fast Food
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
Olive Oil Cafe
Fast Food
Monty's Den
Bar
Oggi's Pizza Express Bar
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Shakesmart
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Trujillo's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Epic Wings N' Things
Fast Food
Senor Panchos Fresh Mexican Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Boulevard
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Werk Fitness
Gym
San Diego Yoga Center
Gym
La Mesa Civic Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Steel MMA and Fitness
Gym
Marquis Pilates+Yoga
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Windmill Farms
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Aztec Market
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vons 2352
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Vine Ripe Market
Grocery Store
Frasier Farms
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
World Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (6) B
Dailard Park
Park
Lake Murray Playground Project
Park
Princess del Cerro Park
Park
Princess del Cerro Park
Park
Rancho Mission Canyon Park
Park
Tuxedo Park
Park
b-rice Purk
Park
Tuxedo Park
Park
Del Cerro Park
Park
Del Cero Park
Park
Mission Trails Regional Park
Park
Navajo Canyon Open Space Park
Park
Allied Gardens Park
Playground
Allied Gardens Community Park
Park
Heart Park
Park
BMX course
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Parking Box for Digital Permits
Park
Van Niekerk Quad
Park
Mediterranean Garden
Park
Faculty Staff Club outside patio.
Park
College Area Community Garden
Park
Campanile Park
Park
SDSU Centennial Plaza
Park
Aztec Center Green
Park
Shops (0) F
Chevron
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Looks Better on Me
Clothing
Bookstore
Books
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
Pedal Pushing Bicycle SHop
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mission Square Market
Convenience Store
USA Gasoline
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Express Gasoline
Convenience Store
BGR Resale
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Boutique Nails & Spa
Beauty
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in San Carlos.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations
A+
Alvarado Station
Transit Station
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
Lake Murray Boulevard & Maryland Avenue
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
SDSU Transit Center
Transit Station
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
70th Street
Transit Station
College Avenue & Pontiac Street
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Cresita Drive
Bus Stop
Grantville
Transit Station
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
Grossmont
Transit Station
Santo Road & Aero Drive
Bus Stop
Santo Road & Aero Road
Bus Stop
Santo Road & Snook Street
Bus Stop
Santo Road & Snook Street
Bus Stop
La Mesa Boulevard
Transit Station
Amaya Drive
Transit Station
Mission San Diego
Transit Station
Stonecrest Boulevard & Walmart
Bus Stop
Murphy Canyon Road & Aero Drive
Bus Stop
Spring Street
Transit Station
Adams Avenue & Biona Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in San Carlos is 167/100 - which is 19% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A

San Carlos crime rates are 1,089 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
937 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
152 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in San Carlos is $117,481 - which is 84% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$117,481
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
San Diego Fire Rescue Sta. #31
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 31
Fire Station
SDSU Sports Medicine
Doctor
Alvarado Hospital
Hospital
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 34
Fire Station
Student Health Services
Doctor
S.D.S.U. Police Department
Police
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Dental Expressions
Dentist
Planned Parenthood - College Avenue Sarah Weddington Health Center
Clinic
La Mesa Medical Group
Clinic
Grossmont Family Dental Center
Dentist
Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
La Mesa Fire Dept Sta. #11
Fire Station
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic
San Diego City Fire Station 39
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 39
Fire Station
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
Grossmont Orthopaedics
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B+

San Carlos home prices are $600,367 - which is 47% higher than California
Home Price
$600,367
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The San Carlos graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
72%
B
High School Grad. Rates
94%
A+
Elementary Schools (4) C-
St Therese Academy
Dailard Elementary
Marvin Elementary
Green Elementary
Hearst Elementary
Excelsior Academy
Lewis Middle
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
Foster Elementary
Maryland Avenue Elementary
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Language Academy
Christian Elementary School - West Campus
Pershing Middle
Hardy Elementary
Murray Manor Elementary
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa
Clay Elementary
Rolando Elementary
Stein Education Center
St Martin Of Tours Academy
Gage Elementary
High Schools (1) D-
Henry High
Excelsior Academy
Stein Education Center
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Jcs - Manzanita
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Helix High
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Helix High
Grossmont Middle College High
Thrive Public
Crawford High
Serra High
Foothills Christian High School
Hoover High
Learning Choice Academy
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Brookshire International Academy
City Heights Preparatory Charter
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ratings A+

San Carlos has an overall rating of 88% from 6 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Carlos? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dailard Park
      Lake Murray Playground Project
      Princess del Cerro Park
      Princess del Cerro Park
      Rancho Mission Canyon Park
      Tuxedo Park
      b-rice Purk
      Tuxedo Park

      Entertainment

      Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
      Amphitheater
      SDSU Open Air Theater
      La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
      Reading Cinema
      Stagehouse Theatre
      Little Saigon
      Landmark Ken Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Pal Joeys
      Panda Express
      Salad Bistro
      Vinnie's Pizza & Pasta Bar
      Subway
      Subway Sandwiches
      So-Cal Chicken
      Juice It Up!

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Carlos? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in San Carlos.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is San Carlos 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