Livability Score

79
/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 (23) A+
2GOOD2B Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Thai Pan Cuisine
Coffee Shop
Friendly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Necter Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Betty's Pie Whole
Coffee Shop
Cork Oak Cafe
Coffee Shop
Moonlight Beach Deli & Dogs
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Original Pancake House
Coffee Shop
Bull Taco
Coffee Shop
Champagne Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Potato Shack
Coffee Shop
Swami's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Panniken
Coffee Shop
Acai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Broken Yolk
Coffee Shop
Broken Yolk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Village
Attraction
Leichtag Foundation Amphiteater and Terrace Garden
Theatre Arts
Miniature Railroad
Attraction
Seeds of Wonder
Attraction
Dancing Topiaries
Attraction
La Paloma
Cinema
Amphieater
Theatre Arts
Cinepolis
Cinema
Rancho La Costa Habitat Conservation Area
Attraction
Cinepolis
Cinema
Cannon Art Gallery
Museum
Denk Mountain
Attraction
Food and Drink (61) A+
Super Donuts #2
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Rubio's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
El Cotixan
Fast Food
Encinitas Swirls
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Elizabethan Desserts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Subman
Fast Food
Pacific Q
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Mexico Viejo
Fast Food
Rico's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Kettlebells
Gym
Orange Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Asteya Yoga
Gym
Encinitas Community Center
Community Centre
Equinox
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (18) A+
Vons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Baker & Olive
Bakery
Betty's Pie Whole
Bakery
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Encinitas Donuts
Bakery
El Nopalito
Grocery Store
Lazy Acers Natural Market
Grocery Store
Jimbo's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Harvest Ranch Market #2
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Seaside Market
Grocery Store
VG Donut and Bakery
Bakery
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons at Lomas Sante Fe Plaza
Grocery Store
Parks (61) A+
Oakcrest Park
Park
Oakcrest County Park
Park
Leo Mullen Sports Park
Park
Leo Mullen Sports Park
Park
Scott Valley Park
Park
Scott Valley Park
Park
Ecke Park
Park
Ada Harris Park
Park
Ada Harris Park
Park
Sun Vista Playground
Playground
Sun Vista Park
Park
Encinitas Viewpoint Park
Park
Cottonwood Creek Park
Park
Childrens Play Area
Playground
Wiro Park
Park
Rattlesnake Park
Playground
Onicaras Greenway
Park
Mildred Macpherson Park
Park
Orpheus Park
Park
Sea Cliff Park
Park
Swamis Seaside Park
Park
Moonlight State Beach
Park
Sea Cliff County Park
Park
H Street Viewpoint Park
Park
I Street Viewpoint Park
Park
Shops (60) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
MedSpa xl
Beauty
Facelogic Spa
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Rosie's Nails II
Beauty
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Kohl's
Department Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Massage Heights
Beauty
Happiness Nails & Spa
Beauty
Laptops & Beyond
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
HairMates
Hairdresser
Yardage Town
Fabric
The Golf Mart
Sports
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Salon Ritz
Hairdresser
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Target
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Faucets N' Fixtures
Home Improvement
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Gift and Plant Shop
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Encinitas.
Public Transit Stops (108)
Stops & Stations A+
Crest And Ahlrich, Encinitas
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 3
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 2
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 1
Bus Stop
Encinitas Boulevard & Vulcan Avenue
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 7
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 6
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 5
Bus Stop
Encinitas Station Stall 4
Bus Stop
Encinitas
Transit Station
Highway 101 & A Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & H Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & H Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & K Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & K Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Marcheta Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Marcheta Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & El Portal Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & San Elijo State Beach
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Daphne Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Leucadia Boulevard
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Leucadia Boulevard
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Phoebe Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Encinitas is 213/100 - which is 52% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Encinitas crime rates are 1,678 per 100k, which is 41% lower than California
Property Crime
1,496 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
182 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Encinitas is $120,488 - which is 89% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$120,488 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
San Diego County Sheriff's Encinitas Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Camino Dental Group
Dentist
Encinitas FS #5
Fire Station
UC San Diego Health – Encinitas Boulevard
Clinic
Encinitas FS #4
Fire Station
Encinitas Fire Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Braces By Grant
Dentist
Encinitas Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Sheryl Nelson Dental
Dentist
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Encinitas FS #2
Fire Station
E Street Eyes
Doctor
Encinitas FS #3
Fire Station
Dr Kent Howard
Dentist
Carlsbad Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
La Costa Dental Care
Dentist
Carlsbad Station No. 6
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Encinitas home prices are $992,100 - which is 142% higher than California
Home Price
$992,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
8.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Encinitas graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than California
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (15) A
Edison Academy
Rancho Encinitas Academy
Flora Vista Elementary
Lingua Natal
Pacific Academy
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Sanderling Waldorf School
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Village Gate Children'S Academy
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
El Camino Creek Elementary
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Mission Estancia Elementary
Cardiff Elementary
Montessori Childrens House
Capri Elementary
La Costa Heights Elementary
Solana Vista Elementary
Skyline Elementary
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Aviara Oaks Middle
High Schools (5) F
Pacific Academy
Sunset High (Continuation)
San Dieguito High Academy
Jcs - Cedar Cove
La Costa Canyon High
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
Cal Coast Academy
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ratings A+

Encinitas has an overall rating of 88% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A+
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Encinitas, CA Area Guide

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Encinitas Area Facts

  • Encinitas has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Encinitas crime rates are 41% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Encinitas is 52% higher than the California average

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Uncinitas, CA - Lots of Sports 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) Stopping in Encinitas on a trip a year or so ago, I was amazed at how much the city offered in terms of sports - especially water sports. The residents of Encinitas focus on one main form of recreation involving water - surfing. Maui Surf Academy, Leucadia Surf School and the Sou ...Read More th Swell surf lessons all provide residents and visitors with the knowledge needed to entertain themselves on the waves that crash on to the warm California coastline.

If the cruising the waves isn't your form of entertainment, the air may be. I found the Sky's the Limit Ballooning Adventures to be quite interesting, to say the least. Licensed pilots hoist you into the air in a hot air balloon that is inspected regularly for safety measures. The balloon rides were fantastic!

Moonlight beach offers visitors and residents the chance to relax during the day if they wish. This family beach provides a nice place to rest while the children play in the sand and surf of California. Swami's Beach is available for family fun as well, however it tends to be overcrowded with people involved with Encinitas other recreational sport - surfing. Surfers flock to this beach to enjoy the nice height of the waves.

When the beaches of Encinitas are crowded, you might visit the San Dieguito Heritage Museum for an afternoon of learning about the historical facts of the area. Finishing off the trip, I played a round of golf at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, which sits on a ranch while displaying views of the beautiful ocean side the whole way around.

From the Brookside Garden areas that are set up into two categories of fragrance garden and rose garden, to the tourist attraction of The Civil War in Silver Spring, Maryland's Wheaton-Glenmont region has a sweet, country home style appearance and feel.

During a visit to the Wheaton area, a visit to the various community and neighborhood parks left me with enough of an outsider's opinion about the city as a whole. The residents displayed courteous attention to tourists of their city. From an old-fashioned set of tables set up for checkers in the middle of General Getty Park, to the spa known as "Face by KC", this little city knows how to entertain guests.

The night revealed a small theater presented works from international classical writers such as Pushkin, Moliere, and Chekhov, to name a few. The Stanislavsky Theater Studio also boasts a free program designed to bring students from around the DC area in to the theater crowd.

Barnaby's club is a small pub type of get together place for the residents and visitors of Wheaton. Kick back in the University Street gathering place for relaxing comfort of a good old-fashioned pub style ambiance. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Oakcrest Park
      Oakcrest County Park
      Leo Mullen Sports Park
      Leo Mullen Sports Park
      Scott Valley Park
      Scott Valley Park
      Ecke Park
      Ada Harris Park

      Entertainment

      Village
      Leichtag Foundation Amphiteater and Terrace Garden
      Miniature Railroad
      Seeds of Wonder
      Dancing Topiaries
      La Paloma
      Amphieater
      Cinepolis

      Food & Drink

      Super Donuts #2
      BevMo!
      Rubio's
      Chipotle
      Subway
      Jamba
      Burger King
      See's Candies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Encinitas? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Encinitas.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower 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 Encinitas? The cost of living in Encinitas is 213/100 - which is 52% higher than California.
      Encinitas
      213

      113% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Encinitas? Encinitas crime rates are 1,678, which are 41% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,678 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Encinitas? The median income in Encinitas is $120,488 which is 89% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $120,488118% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,990121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      E Street Eyes

      C Housing

      What are Encinitas home prices? Encinitas home prices are $992,100 - which is 142% higher than California
      Median home value
      $992,100437% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,124124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Encinitas have good schools? The Encinitas graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Encinitas a good place to live? Encinitas has an overall rating of 88% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      15 total surveys

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