Livability Score

74
/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 (2) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Windmill Café
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
People's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Paula's
Coffee Shop
Pleasure Point Juices
Coffee Shop
Cat & Cloud Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Perfectly Pressed
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Cliff Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Chill Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Midtown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lulu Carpenter's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zizzo
Coffee Shop
Allbright's Donut Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Ideal Bar & Grill
Coffee Shop
Firefly Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Munch
Coffee Shop
Java Cruz Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum
Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Giant Dipper
Attraction
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Theme Park
Looff Carousel
Attraction
Sea Lion Watching
Attraction
Undertow
Attraction
Wharf Stage
Theatre Arts
Stagnaro Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises
Attraction
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Broadway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Rio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Museum
NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Attraction
Moe's Alley
Nightclub
Sub Rosa
Theatre Arts
Steamer Lane Surfing
Attraction
Duck Island Stage
Theatre Arts
Kuumwba Jazz Center
Theatre Arts
Felix Kulpa Gallery
Art Gallery
The Catalyst
Nightclub
Del Mar Theater
Cinema
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Museum
Museum of Art & History
Museum
Market Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) C+
M B Liquors
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
East Cliff Brewing Company
Bar
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
The Crow's Nest Beach Market
Fast Food
Brady's Yacht Club
Bar
Seabright Deli
Fast Food
Betty Burgers
Fast Food
Blue Lounge
Bar
Seabright Social
Bar
Oak and Ale
Bar
Over The Hill Gang Saloon
Bar
Harbor Liquors
Alcohol
The Castaways
Bar
Fish & Fries
Fast Food
Pleasure Point Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Deep Fried
Fast Food
Tater Twists
Fast Food
Barnacle Bill's
Fast Food
Funnel Cakes
Fast Food
World Grill
Fast Food
Marini's Munchies
Sweets
Pleasure Point Liquor Grocery
Alcohol
The Penny Ice Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Crossfit Amunddon
Gym
Korean Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Pleasure Point Yoga
Gym
Junebug's Gym
Gym
Urban Sanctuary
Gym
Rocky's Fitness Center
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
CrossFit UP
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Diversity Center
Community Centre
Santa Cruz Power Fitness
Gym
Market Street Senior Center
Community Centre
Boys' & Girls' Club Swim Team
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Yoga Center
Gym
BodyFit
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
El Rosal Bakery
Bakery
H&H Fresh Fish
Seafood
Live Oak Super
Grocery Store
Dunlaps Donuts
Bakery
Andy's Bait & Tackle
Butcher
Beach Market
Grocery Store
Save-Mart
Grocery Store
Staff of Life
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
La Plaza Market
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Entemann's
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Buttery
Bakery
Shopper's Corner
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Stagnaro Brothers Sea Food
Seafood
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Pacific Cookie Company
Bakery
True Olive Connection
Grocery Store
Hernandez Market
Grocery Store
Buttercup Cakes & Farm House Frosting
Bakery
Parks (13) A+
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park
Simpkins Family Swim Center
Park
Twin Lakes Neighborhood Park
Park
Felt Street Park
Park
Corcoran Lagoon Coastal Access
Park
Twin Lakes - USA
Park
East Cliff Accent
Park
Twin Lakes
Park
Moran Lake County Park
Park
Frederick Street Park
Park
Hestwood Park
Park
Jose Avenue Park
Park
Tyrrell Park
Park
Santa Cruz holding 8
Park
Brommer Street Park
Park
Pleasure Point Park
Park
Harbor Knolls
Park
Oceanview Park
Park
Pleasure Point Beach County Park
Park
Star Of The Sea Park
Park
Oceanview Park
Park
Leo's Haven
Playground
Chanticleer County Park
Park
Floral Park
Park
Rodriguez Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (8) A+
Paradise Pet Salon
Pets
Platinumsmith
Fashion
East Cliff Hair
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sushi Market
Convenience Store
Deke's Market
Convenience Store
The Crow's Nest Beach Market
Gift Shop
Urban Groove Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Kiss My Glass
Fashion
Romantic nights for two
Gift Shop
Amory Body Arta
Fashion
Stranded Beauty Bar
Beauty
Day's Market
Convenience Store
Miss Mae's
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lather Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Point Market
Convenience Store
Brasilia Bikini
Beauty
Shear Joy
Hairdresser
Magic Design
Hairdresser
Perfect Nails
Beauty
Hernandez Market
Convenience Store
Haircuts Ltd.
Hairdresser
Senate Furniture
Furniture
Santa Cruz Surf Shop
Clothing
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Twin Lakes.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations
A+
East Cliff Drive & 15th Avenue
Bus Stop
East Cliff Drive & 15th Avenue
Bus Stop
East Cliff Drive & 13th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 18th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 18th Avenue
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Matthews Lane
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Tremont Drive
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Merrill Street
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 21st Avenue
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Merrill Street
Bus Stop
7th Avenue & Bonnie Street
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & Clearwater Court
Bus Stop
7th Avenue & Dolores Street
Bus Stop
135 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Felt Street
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Felt Street
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & Corcoran Avenue
Bus Stop
Eaton Street & 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
Portola Drive & 24th Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake Avenue & Lago Lane
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Kinsley Street
Bus Stop
800 Brommer Street
Bus Stop
Brommer Street & El Dorado Avenue
Bus Stop
Brommer Street & Odyssey Court
Bus Stop
17th Avenue & Brommer Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Twin Lakes is 208/100 - which is 49% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B+

Twin Lakes crime rates are 1,302 per 100k, which is 54% lower than California
Property Crime
1,073 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
229 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment B

The median income in Twin Lakes is $68,831 - which is 8% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$68,831
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
East Cliff Family Health Center
Clinic
Sheriff Substation
Police
Central Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Santa Cruz Healthcare Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
PAMF Santa Cruz Center
Clinic
Salud para la Gente
Doctor
Opal Cliffs Professional Building
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Horsnyder Pharmacy and Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Capitola Police Community Center
Police
Joseph S Kim, DDS
Dentist
Santa Cruz City Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Coast Orthodontics
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. K
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. I
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. J
Doctor
Commercial Crossing Center
Clinic
Santa Cruz Pacific Dental
Dentist
550 Water, Bldg. G
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. F
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. H
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B

Twin Lakes home prices are $956,300 - which is 134% higher than California
Home Price
$956,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31%
A+
Home Affordability
13.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The Twin Lakes graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Del Mar Elementary
Shoreline Middle
Live Oak Elementary
Vhm Christian School
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Green Acres Elementary
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Special Education Preschool
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Midtown Montessori
Alternative Family Education
Opal Cliffs
Branciforte Middle
Gateway School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
De Laveaga Elementary
Mcp Middle & High School
Holy Cross School
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School Of Santa Cr
Soquel Elementary
Mission Hill Middle
Bay View Elementary
New Brighton Middle
High Schools (0) B-
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High
Cypress Charter High
Harbor High
Alternative Family Education
Ark Independent Studies
Costanoa Continuation High
Mcp Middle & High School
Santa Cruz High
Soquel High
Santa Cruz County Rop
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Santa Cruz County Community
Santa Cruz County Court
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
Santa Cruz Montessori School
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  • Twin Lakes has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Twin Lakes crime rates are 54% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Twin Lakes is 49% higher than the California average
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunny Cove Beach County Park
      Simpkins Family Swim Center
      Twin Lakes Neighborhood Park
      Felt Street Park
      Corcoran Lagoon Coastal Access
      Twin Lakes - USA
      East Cliff Accent
      Twin Lakes

      Entertainment

      Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
      Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
      Giant Dipper
      Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      Looff Carousel
      Sea Lion Watching
      Undertow
      Wharf Stage

      Food & Drink

      M B Liquors
      Little Caesars
      East Cliff Brewing Company
      L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
      The Crow's Nest Beach Market
      Brady's Yacht Club
      Seabright Deli
      Betty Burgers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Twin Lakes? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Twin Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Twin Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors