Livability Score

77
/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 (5) B
Wendi's Donuts & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Délice Breton
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
3:16 Bakery Shop
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Guichos Eatery (North)
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
OKTΩ Marketplace and Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JC Beans Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Daffy's Tropic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Camino Real Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Blas Aguilar Adobe
Museum
Regency Theatres
Cinema
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Attraction
Zoomars Petting Zoo
Zoo
San Juan Hills Badlands Stadium
Stadium
Cinépolis
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Terramor Aquatic Park
Water Park
Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Food and Drink (11) C+
liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Bravos California Fresh
Fast Food
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Swallow's Inn
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Paddy's Station
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Omenchie's
Sweets
Bagel Shack
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
The Golden Spoon
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Z Pizza
Fast Food
Board & Brew
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Liquor Locker
Alcohol
Nékter Juice Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
martial arts
Gym
Purefit Pilates
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Karate
Gym
Dana Point Community Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
Gym
MMT & Tuva Jui Jitsu
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA Health & Fitness Center
Gym
9round Kickbox Fitness
Gym
ABC Fitness Studio
Gym
Groceries (4) B
Cloud 9 Bakers
Bakery
FKN Bread
Bakery
Marbella Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
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Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Monarch Beach Market
Grocery Store
Apple-A-Day Health Foods
Health Food
Parks (42) A+
Cook la Novia Park
Park
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Park
Hist Town Center Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Historic SJC Mission City Park
Park
Arroyo Park
Park
Los Rios Historic District
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Los Rios Park
Park
Lomas San Juan Park
Park
Good Neighbors Park
Park
Four Oaks Park
Park
Arce Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Descanso Veterans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Serra Park
Park
El Camino Real Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (11) C+
Western Apparel
Department Store
Sage Salon & Spa
Beauty
Chevron
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Mission Promenade
Mall
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
Inspiration Boutique & Gallery
Fashion
Ortega's Capistrano Trading Post
Discount Store
Las Catrinas
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
What A Spectacle Optometry
Optician
Sendero Nails and Lashes
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Powder Room
Beauty
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Ganahl Lumber
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
The Wee Loft
Toys
Salon Connection
Hairdresser
Swiss Connection Jeweler
Fashion
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in San Juan Capistrano.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano is 161/100 - which is 15% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

San Juan Capistrano crime rates are 1,015 per 100k, which is 61% lower than California
Property Crime
840 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
175 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in San Juan Capistrano is $79,393 - which is 24% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$79,393 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health D+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
OC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
OCFA Station 7
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
CHP
Police
OCFA Station 49
Fire Station
OC Dermatology
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ben White Orthodontics
Dentist
Sendero Dental Studio
Dentist
Ocean Ranch Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
OCFA Station 29
Fire Station
Rancho Mission Viejo Fire Station 56
Fire Station
Memorial Care Health Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smile Design Dental Group
Dentist
OCFA Station 50
Fire Station
Laguna-Dana Urgent Care
Clinic
Capistrano Beach Care Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Police
Dental 2000
Dentist
Niguel Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

San Juan Capistrano home prices are $590,500 - which is 44% higher than California
Home Price
$590,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A+
Home Affordability
7.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The San Juan Capistrano graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (13) A+
San Juan Elementary School
Marbella Montessori
Harold Ambuehl Elementary School
Mission Basilica School
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Community Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Saddleback Valley Christian School
Kinoshita Elementary School
Marco Forster Middle
Capistrano Virtual/Home
Del Obispo Elementary School
Capistrano Connections Academy
George White Elementary School
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
San Clemente Christian School
Hidden Hills Elementary School
Palisades Elementary School
St Anne School
Bernice Ayer Middle
Truman Benedict Elementary School
St Edward The Confessor Parish School
Stoneybrooke Christian Schools-San Juan Capistrano
John Malcom Elementary School
Palisades Umc Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori Of Laguna Niguel
High Schools (9) A+
Bridges Community Day
Junipero Serra High
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Saddleback Valley Christian School
California Preparatory Academy
Jserra Catholic High School
College And Career Advantage
San Juan Hills High
Capistrano Connections Academy
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
San Clemente Christian School
Capistrano Valley High
Dana Hills High
Ocean View School
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ratings A-

San Juan Capistrano has an overall rating of 79% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A-
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San Juan Capistrano Area Facts

  • San Juan Capistrano has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • San Juan Capistrano crime rates are 61% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Juan Capistrano is 15% higher than the California average

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San Juan Capistrano - within the view of mission 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) San Juan Capistrano is a historic city that branches out from the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Living and working here is a treat. With sea breezes, rolling hillsides, and historic architecture, San Juan Capistrano is full of fun shops, unique restaurants, and great people. Spend ...Read More time in the mission district, including taking a tour of the mission and the historic buildings surrounding the mission, watching the swallows leave the mission annually, and stroll through the historic Los Rios District with tea houses, antique shops, and art galleries.

Located just off the 5 freeway, you can get here from most cities in the southland. With a major Amtrak station, you can take public transit to get here - and spend even more time exploring the city. Within the city, you can enjoy new restaurants, such as Sun Dried Tomatoes, favorite watering holes (Five Wines wine bar) and listen to music a the renowned Coach House Concert Hall. Come visit this great city now! Read Less
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A+ Amenities

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

Parks

Cook la Novia Park
Unknown Name
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Hist Town Center Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Historic SJC Mission City Park
Arroyo Park

Entertainment

Camino Real Playhouse
Blas Aguilar Adobe
Regency Theatres
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Zoomars Petting Zoo
San Juan Hills Badlands Stadium
Cinépolis
Unknown Name

Food & Drink

liquor
Subway
Bravos California Fresh
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
McDonald's
Carl's Jr.
Del Taco
Taco Bell

A Commute

Is public transit available in San Juan Capistrano? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in San Juan Capistrano.
Drive to Work
77%

1% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
1%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
2%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in San Juan Capistrano? The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano is 161/100 - which is 15% higher than California.
San Juan Capistrano
161

61% 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 Juan Capistrano? San Juan Capistrano crime rates are 1,015, which are 61% lower than California
Total Crime
1,015 per 100k people

57% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 99

57% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
2%

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in San Juan Capistrano? The median income in San Juan Capistrano is $79,393 which is 24% higher than California.
Median household income
$79,39344% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$40,38435% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
4%

6% lower than the US average

C Health & Safety

Is San Juan Capistrano a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Rite Aid
OC Pharmacy

Doctors

B- Housing

What are San Juan Capistrano home prices? San Juan Capistrano home prices are $590,500 - which is 44% higher than California
Median home value
$590,500220% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,74984% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
75%

17% higher than the US average

C+ Schools

Does San Juan Capistrano have good schools? The San Juan Capistrano graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
High school grad. rates
82%

1% lower than the US average

School test scores
44%

8% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
20:1

25% higher than the US average

A- User Ratings

Is San Juan Capistrano a good place to live? San Juan Capistrano has an overall rating of 79% from 6 reviews.
Overall user rating
79%

6 total ratings

User reviews rating
80%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
78%

5 total surveys

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