Livability Score

70
/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 (22) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urbane Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Master
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Soda Springs
Coffee Shop
Loaded Dogs
Coffee Shop
High Octane Wings
Coffee Shop
Totally Kickin' Chicken Boneless Wings
Coffee Shop
Snack 'N Shack
Coffee Shop
Waterfront
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) F
Valencia Lanes
Bowling Alley
Laemmle (Newhall location)
Cinema
William S. Hart Ranch House
Museum
Bunkhouse
Museum
Ducks
Zoo
Hart Park Barnyard
Zoo
Horse and Burro
Zoo
deer
Zoo
William S. Hart Museum
Museum
Bison
Zoo
Heritage Junction Historic Park
Museum
Pioneer Oil Refinery
Attraction
Regal Edwards Valencia Stadium 12 & IMAX
Cinema
X2
Attraction
Viper
Attraction
Lightning Falls
Attraction
Revolution
Attraction
Grand Carousel
Attraction
Lost Temple Rapids
Attraction
Mining Town Games
Attraction
Castaway Cove
Attraction
Honda Express Lower Station
Attraction
Lizard Lagoon
Attraction
Roaring Rapids
Attraction
Python Plunge
Attraction
Food and Drink (112) D-
E-Z Stop Market Liquor (7 Days a Week)
Alcohol
Dooly's Liquor & Market
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Honey Donuts
Fast Food
Yum Yum Donuts
Fast Food
La Michoacana Premium de Newhall
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Jimmy Dean's Charbroiled Burgers
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
BurgerIM
Fast Food
Maria's Italian Deli
Deli
POPS Artisinal Creamery
Sweets
Maginn's Pub: Beer, Whiskey & Fine Food
Bar
Sunrise Spirits
Alcohol
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop (Newhall Location)
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Saugus Superette: Beer • Lotto • Liquor • Money Orders
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (20) F
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Santa Clarita Atheletic Club
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Henry Mayo Fitness and Health
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
The Paseo Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (25) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
XRO Fresh Churro Bar
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
99c
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Valley Produce Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Parks (106) A+
H M Newhall Memorial Park
Park
Valencia Glen Park
Park
Almendra Park
Park
Valencia Meadows Park
Park
Old Orchard Park
Park
John Russel Recreation Center
Park
Alicante Recreation Center
Park
Carrizo Recreation Center
Park
Lakeshore Park
Park
Valencia Central Valley Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Valencia Summit Park
Park
Estaban Recreation Center
Park
Graduation Courtyard
Park
S. Mark Taper Courtyard
Park
Del Monte Recreation Center
Park
Greekview Park
Park
William S. Hart Park
Park
Honor Grove
Park
Duane R. Harte Park at River Village
Park
Jake Kuredjian Park
Park
River Village Community Pool
Park
Bridgeport Park
Park
Pico Canyon Park
Park
Marketplace Park
Park
Shops (77) F
Trek: Bikes, Service, Gear (Newhall Location)
Bicycle
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Brave New World Comics
Books
Angelo's Barber Shops
Hairdresser
Apollo's Barbershop
Hairdresser
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
ampm
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Nike
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
World Market
Interior Decoration
AT&T
Electronics
ampm
Convenience Store
Zohra Threading
Hairdresser
Barnes & Noble
Books
AT&T
Electronics
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Santa Clarita.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations
B+
Santa Clarita - Newhall, CA (NHL)
Bus Stop
Newhall
Transit Station
Santa Clarita
Transit Station
Santa Clarita (Shell Gas Station)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Santa Clarita is 164/100 - which is 18% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A

Santa Clarita crime rates are 1,254 per 100k, which is 56% lower than California
Property Crime
1,091 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
163 crimes per 100k
A
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employment A+

The median income in Santa Clarita is $100,932 - which is 58% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$100,932
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (38)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Station #73
Fire Station
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Three Sixty Dentistry: Brian Edwards DDS, Amanda Jenney DDS & Stephanie Colletta DDS
Dentist
Exer Urgent Care
Clinic
Skylight Medical Plaza
Clinic
Station #126
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff Station
Police
Newhall
Pharmacy
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group
Clinic
Station #124
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kaiser
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
UCLA Health
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Promenade Dentistry
Dentist
Medical and Dental Center
Doctor
Valencia Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #111
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A-

Santa Clarita home prices are $564,500 - which is 38% higher than California
Home Price
$564,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B

The Santa Clarita graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
School Test Scores
56%
D
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (43) A
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-Steam
Meadows Elementary
Old Orchard Elementary
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Newhall Elementary
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Valencia Valley Elementary
Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Mission View Public
Mission View Public
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Pico Canyon Elementary
Bridgeport Elementary
Great Beginnings For Little Kids
Emblem Academy
Oak Hills Elementary
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
Charles Helmers Elementary
Alpha-Kidz International
Legacy Christian Academy
Highlands Elementary
Santa Clarita Elementary
Rio Vista Elementary
Valley View Community Elementary
High Schools (18) F
William S. Hart High
Academy Of The Canyons
Mission View Public
Learning Post High (Alternative)
Mission View Public
Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)
Sequoia School
Golden Valley High
Hart Rop
West Ranch High
Opportunities For Learning - Santa Clarita
Opportunities For Learning - Santa Clarita
Valencia High
Saugus High
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ratings B+

Santa Clarita has an overall rating of 77% from 49 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (47)
From AreaVibes
A
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Santa Clarita Area Facts

  • Santa Clarita has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Santa Clarita crime rates are 56% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Santa Clarita is 18% higher than the California average
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Santa Clarita Living 3 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 12, 2019) Santa Clarita is nice, but it is way over crouded, far to many people, to many cars and not enough streets, very boring place to live, the teens have nothing to do, they get into the drug scene because they are bored. This place has grown far to much and they just keep building h ...Read More omes here that sit empty for yrs because they ask crazy prices, I would not recommend living in Santa Clarita to anyone, there are drugs, murdering, gangs, fighting everywhere, cops are no help, its just bad all the way around, I have lived here for 25 yrs and it has went way down hill before my very eyes, the high class people that live herd are just down right rude, please find somewhere else to live....SCV IS BAD! Read Less
Santa Clarita, CA - Clearly Beautiful! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) I visited Santa Clarita, CA in April of 2010 and I believe it is one of the most beautiful places in all of California. What I love about Santa Clarita City is the way that Santa Clarita combines fun family oriented activities and attractions with its beautiful historical past an ...Read More d the surrounding nature.

Santa Clarita is truly for everyone as you will find just about everything from Theme Parks to classy family restaurants. Santa Clarita City has a wonderful main boulevard referred to as My New Main Street which offers stupendous shopping and a small town feel. I truly enjoyed my visit to the Westfield Valencia Towne Center which provided some upscale shopping in a wonderful environment with hundreds of retailers. I was most delighted by the small town family feel and sense of security throughout Santa Clarita, including the beautiful green grass and flowers along the side of every road. The city of Santa Clarita looks like something out of the movie Pleasantville and it is a wonderful place to visit alone or with the family! Read Less
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      Santa Clarita, CA

      Santa Clarita is the third largest city in Los Angeles County and it has grown rapidly in recent years. This has mostly been spurred by the physical growth of the city, but also by an influx of new residents from the rest of Los Angeles County and the United States. It is certainly a developing community with an increasingly interesting culture.

      Santa Clarita’s local economy is most based on the service and entertainment industries, along with much of Los Angeles County. There is also a significant number of research jobs. Some of the biggest employers are Six Flags, Boston Scientific, Quest Diagnostics and Princess Cruises. Workers from many different fields will be able to find success here.

      For those who would like to relocate or start a family, Santa Clarita has one of the best public school systems in the state of California. It is also home to the Master’s University and the California Institute of Arts, both of which are excellent higher learning institutions. The city also features over 30 parks, which are great for outdoor recreation with family or alone. If shopping is more of your interest, there are plenty of options at The Plaza at Golden Valley or River Oaks Shopping Center. There is certainly something for everyone, regardless of hobbies and interests.

      Public transportation is extensive in Santa Clarita and, considering the heavy traffic in this part of the state, many people choose to use it. The system consists of busing as well as some train lines, which connect Santa Clarita to downtown Los Angeles and the other main suburbs. If you are alright with traffic at most times of the day, then a car would be fine.

      The cost of living in Santa Clarita is very high, along with the rest of Los Angeles County. However, it is lower than many neighboring cities and the average rent is just a little over $2,000 per month. This high cost is made a bit easier by the high minimum wage in the city (compared to cities of similar size), but it would still be best to have either a high paying job or lots of savings to help with the costs. Groceries and other essentials are about average, thanks to the number of supermarkets in the area. Overall, many people manage to live rather comfortably here.

      Santa Clarita is a beautiful city with wonderful warm weather. The area and its economy will only continue to grow into the future and if you decide to make this place your new home, you will likely be welcomed with open arms and transition quickly. This city could easily become a new paradise for you and your family.

      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      H M Newhall Memorial Park
      Valencia Glen Park
      Almendra Park
      Valencia Meadows Park
      Old Orchard Park
      John Russel Recreation Center
      Alicante Recreation Center
      Carrizo Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Valencia Lanes
      Laemmle (Newhall location)
      William S. Hart Ranch House
      Bunkhouse
      Ducks
      Hart Park Barnyard
      Horse and Burro
      deer

      Food & Drink

      E-Z Stop Market Liquor (7 Days a Week)
      Dooly's Liquor & Market
      Domino's
      Honey Donuts
      Yum Yum Donuts
      La Michoacana Premium de Newhall
      Popeyes
      Carl's Jr.

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Santa Clarita? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Santa Clarita.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Santa Clarita a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kaiser
      CVS Pharmacy
      Newhall
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Medical and Dental Center