Livability Score

49
/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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Taliza Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
J. K. Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Drinx
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Blackstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Mayberry Park Splash Pad
Water Park
AMC Norwalk 20
Cinema
Aquatic Pavilion
Water Park
Sproul Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Regency Norwalk 8
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Hargitt House Museum
Museum
Golf N' Stuff
Theme Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center
Water Park
Theatre entrance
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
McDonald's Museum
Museum
Whittier Village Cinemas
Cinema
Vic Lopez Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Parnell Storybook Zoo
Zoo
Allen Layne Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Water Park
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
Water Park
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Burnight Center/Theatre
Theatre Arts
Downey Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) F
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Farmer Boys
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Jim's Burgers
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Waba Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
La Taverna Sports Bar
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Esporta Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Liberty Community Plaza
Community Centre
Teen Club Center
Community Centre
Whittier Senior Center
Community Centre
Whittier Transportation Center
Community Centre
Parnell Park Community and Senior Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
The Market by Superior
Grocery Store
El Marlin Seafood Store
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Uptown Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (17) B
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Amelia Mayberry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Heritage Springs Sculpture Garden
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Little Lake Park
Park
Lake Center Athletic Park
Park
Soaring Dreams Plaza
Park
Sara Mendez Park
Park
Zimmerman Park
Park
Lakeview Recreation Area
Park
Adventure Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Norwalk Park
Park
York Field
Park
Santa Fe Springs Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Los Nietos Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (3) F
Cruel N Revolve
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Department Store
Unknown Name
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Rocket Food Mart
Convenience Store
Pat's 605 Cyclery
Bicycle
Home Depot
Department Store
Frank's Bicycles
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Department Store
Mattress Outlet
Furniture
ampm
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Amazon Go
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Santa Fe Springs.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Firestone / Target
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Firestone / Target
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
460 Stop
Bus Stop
Norwalk
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Firestone / Newville
Bus Stop
Firestone / Stewart and Gray
Bus Stop
Firestone / Pangborn
Bus Stop
Firestone / Pangborn
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Montebello bus
Bus Stop
Firestone / Woodruff
Bus Stop
Firestone / Woodruff
Bus Stop
Downey (Stonewood Center)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Santa Fe Springs is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Santa Fe Springs crime rates are 7,937 per 100k, which is 179% higher than California
Property Crime
7,269 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
667 crimes per 100k F
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employment A

The median income in Santa Fe Springs is $69,922 - which is 10% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$69,922 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Metropolitan State Hospital
Hospital
PIH Urgent Care Center
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #96
Fire Station
Norwalk Sheriffs Station
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 20
Fire Station
Los Angeles Community Hospital at Norwalk
Hospital
Munchies2Go | Medical Marijuana
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Coast Plaza Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
General Practice Med & Obstetrics
Doctor
La Familia Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pediatrics
Doctor
Raul Castellanos, Jr., D.D.S.
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
PIH Health Whittier Hospital
Hospital
Wells Medical Office Building
Clinic
Downey Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #28
Fire Station
Dr. Andy Yoon DMD
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PIH Health
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

Santa Fe Springs home prices are $462,400 - which is 13% higher than California
Home Price
$462,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Santa Fe Springs graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than California
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (5) F
Carmela Elementary
Lakeland Elementary
Lake Marie Elementary
Norwalk Christian School
Paddison Elementary
Loma Vista Elementary
Lake Center Middle
Pioneer Baptist School
Cresson Elementary
Howard J. Mckibben Elementary
Santa Fe Springs Christian
William W. Orr Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Joyland Preschool
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Jersey Avenue Elementary
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Monte Vista Middle
Whittier Monterssori School
Ceres Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
L'Heritage Francais
St Linus Catholic Elementary School
Lakeside Middle
Mulberry Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Pioneer Baptist School
St Paul High School
Santa Fe High
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Frontier High (Continuation)
John H. Glenn High
California High
Norwalk High
El Camino High (Continuation)
Pioneer High
Tri-Cities Rop
Family Life Center Christian Academy
Columbus Continuation
Downey Community Day
Biola Youth Academics Private Satellite Program
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Whittier High
Downey High
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
El Rancho High
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation)
Whitney (Gretchen) High
La Mirada High
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ratings B

Santa Fe Springs has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Santa Fe Springs Area Facts

  • Santa Fe Springs has a Livability Score of 49/100, which is considered poor
  • Santa Fe Springs crime rates are 179% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Santa Fe Springs is 6% higher than the California average

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How to Have a Great Vacation in Santa Fe Springs, CA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) It's not hard to have a great vacation in Santa Fe Springs, since there are lots of activities designed for every member of your family.

Heritage Park is one of the nicest outdoor attractions, and is one of the historic sites in Santa Fe Springs. You'll love the lush greenery ...Read More and room for walking and biking that the park provides. The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet is a popular site for getting the best deals on clothing, shoes and home accessories, and you're sure to find items that are interesting and unique. King Richard's Antique Center is another place to find deals on items that can certainly serve as conversation pieces in your home.

For a fun night of games and other activities, check out Golf N' Stuff with your family or friends. There's great food and drinks, and you'll love riding the bumper cars or playing a gam or two of miniature golf. To end the night, head over to Gardens Bar and Grill for a tasty meal and delicious drinks. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Santa Fe Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Amelia Mayberry Park
      Unknown Name
      Heritage Springs Sculpture Garden
      Heritage Park
      Little Lake Park

      Entertainment

      Mayberry Park Splash Pad
      AMC Norwalk 20
      Aquatic Pavilion
      Sproul Museum
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Regency Norwalk 8
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      In-N-Out Burger
      Chipotle
      Chick-fil-A
      Panera Bread
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Santa Fe Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Santa Fe Springs.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Santa Fe Springs? The cost of living in Santa Fe Springs is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
      Santa Fe Springs
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Santa Fe Springs? Santa Fe Springs crime rates are 7,937, which are 179% higher than California
      Total Crime
      7,937 per 100k people

      241% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      241% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Santa Fe Springs? The median income in Santa Fe Springs is $69,922 which is 10% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $69,92226% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,39012% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Santa Fe Springs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Santa Fe Springs home prices? Santa Fe Springs home prices are $462,400 - which is 13% higher than California
      Median home value
      $462,400150% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50559% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Santa Fe Springs have good schools? The Santa Fe Springs graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      43% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Santa Fe Springs a good place to live? Santa Fe Springs has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      4 total surveys

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