Livability Score

75
/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 (30) F
Entertainment (14) B
Food and Drink (140) A+
Fitness (30) A+
Groceries (35) A+
Parks (241) A+
Shops (214) A+
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fenton St (A+)

2. Southwest (A+)

3. Village Center (B+)

4. Terra Nova (B-)

5. Estlake Greens (C)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Chula Vista.
Public Transit Stops (229)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Rancho Del Rey (A+)

2. Terra Nova (A)

3. Lynwood Hills (A-)

4. Sunbow (A-)

5. East Lake (A-)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Chula Vista is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Southwest (F)

2. Northwest (F)

3. East Lake (F)

4. Village Center (F)

5. Fenton St (F)

crime C+

Chula Vista crime rates are 1,628 per 100k, which is 43% lower than California
Property Crime
1,277 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
351 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Eastlake Woods (A+)

2. Bonita Long Canyon (A+)

3. Bella Lago (A+)

4. East Lake (A+)

5. Otay Ranch (A)

employment A+

The median income in Chula Vista is $86,132 - which is 35% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$86,132 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eastlake Trails (A+)

2. Otay Ranch (A+)

3. Estlake Greens (A+)

4. Terra Nova (A+)

5. Rolling Hills Ranch (A+)

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (44)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northwest (C-)

2. Fenton St (D)

3. Southwest (D)

4. Village Center (D)

5. Sunbow (F)

housing B

Chula Vista home prices are $526,500 - which is 29% higher than California
Home Price
$526,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Otay Ranch (A+)

2. Village Center (A+)

3. Eastlake Trails (A+)

4. Eastlake Vistas (A+)

5. Southwest (A+)

schools B-

The Chula Vista graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than California
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (74) A+
High Schools (33) A+
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Eastlake Trails (A+)

2. Village Center (A+)

3. Estlake Greens (A+)

4. Yosemite Dr (A-)

5. Eastlake Woods (A-)

ratings B

Chula Vista has an overall rating of 72% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East Lake (A+)

2. Eastlake Woods (A+)

3. Otay Ranch (A+)

4. Northwest (A+)

5. Eastlake Trails (A-)

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Chula Vista, CA Area Guide

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Chula Vista Area Facts

  • Chula Vista has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chula Vista crime rates are 43% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Chula Vista is 12% higher than the California average

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Too crowded 3 rating By Stageld ( Mar 05, 2017) Too crowded, bad traffic and road infrastructure, low flying air traffic from airport and the navy. Overbuilding with no planning. No employment. Bedroom community to San Diego. Goods and services subpar. Dangerous at night. ...Read More Read Less
Chula Vista, California: Hip, Upbeat, and Fun 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 05, 2010) Out of all the California cities I visited when I worked there, Chula Vista was one of my favorite. The city is rich with diverse restaurants, offering everything you can imagine. The natural beauty surrounding the area is also breath-taking. I was fortunate to go on a bike ride ...Read More on one of the trails in Chula Vista and fell in love. My friends and I also went kayaking at San Diego Bay and had some of the best times of our lives.

I have visited other California cities, like San Bernadino and Santa Ana and have at times felt very unsafe. To be honest, I felt very safe in Chula Vista. I didn't see any random sketchy people, and overall I found people we dealt with to be very friendly. Now, that being said, some of my friends said all the crime happens at night in Chula Vista. But I suppose that could be with any state that has large metropolitan areas and cities.

Overall, there is a very "environmental" and "open" feel to Chula Vista. Even with over 250,000 people, the community seems to care about the environment and it shows in the cleanliness of the city buildings and streets. I would not mind visiting the city of Chula Vista again. Read Less
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      Chula Vista, CA

      Chula Vista is a city that has enjoyed significant growth in the recent past, and the city is currently home to over 270,000. This population size makes it one of the largest cities in San Diego County, and it gives the city a vibrant economy that is also blessed with rich soil for agricultural production. Chula Vista is a short 15 minute drive from San Diego making it a great option for those who work in the city but are looking for more affordable housing.

      Sharp Chula Medical Center is a world-class treatment center that employees a lot of local area residents. Scripps Memorial Hospital is another top area employers that is known for the quality of life that they provide to their workforce. Southwestern College is one of the city's top institutions of higher education, and they provide jobs to a large number of professors and staff. The average median income in Chula Vista is pretty high thanks to the large number of professionals that call the area home.

      As mentioned earlier, home prices in Chula Vista are cheaper than they are in other parts of San Diego County, but someone who is moving into the area from out of state may experience a little bit of sticker shock when they see the price to buy or rent a home. Eastlake, Eastlake Vistas, and Rancho Del Rey are a few of the nicest areas in town that most residents recommend to newcomers who are looking to put down roots. All of them offer easy access to shopping, transit, and entertainment.

      Speaking of transit, one of the nice parts about living in Chula Vista is the quick drive to San Diego via Interstate 5. Those who are looking to head south of the border down into Mexico can do so as well. In general, traffic is much lighter in Chula Vista than it is in other areas of California. Those who want to get around by bus or shuttle can do so on the public transit service that is operated by San Diego County.

      The San Diego Bay is the top attraction for those who are living in Chula Vista, and the Gas Lamp District is within easy driving or taxi distance from the city. In that area, you will find an amazing collection of fine dining, eclectic shops, and hip bars. Aquatica San Diego is a fun place to take the kids to escape the heat of the San Diego summers. The Living Coast Discovery Center lets you get up close and personnel with some of the underwater animals who call the area home. In general, Chula Vista offers California residents a high quality of life.

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Friendship Park
      Memorial Park
      Norman Park
      Eucalyptus Park
      Eucalyptus Park
      Bay Boulevard Park
      Hilltop Park
      Bayside Park

      Entertainment

      OnStage Playhouse
      AMC Chula Vista 10
      AMC Plaza Bonita 14
      Pumpkin Station
      SDERA & National City Depot Museum
      ARTS Center
      Museum of American Treasures
      Bonita Museum & Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      Standlee's Inc
      Docks
      Silver Dollar Cocktail Lounge
      The Nutrition Place
      Bar Sin Nombre
      Domino's
      Joshways Barbeque
      Quiznos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chula Vista? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Chula Vista.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% 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 Chula Vista? The cost of living in Chula Vista is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
      Chula Vista
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chula Vista? Chula Vista crime rates are 1,628, which are 43% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,628 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chula Vista? The median income in Chula Vista is $86,132 which is 35% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $86,13256% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,5219% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      34% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
      Paradise Valley Hospital Bayview Behavioral Health Campus
      Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS y más
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Kaiser Permanente Bonita Medical Offices
      Perlman Clinic Chula Vista

      B Housing

      What are Chula Vista home prices? Chula Vista home prices are $526,500 - which is 29% higher than California
      Median home value
      $526,500185% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,72982% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Chula Vista have good schools? The Chula Vista graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      26% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Chula Vista a good place to live? Chula Vista has an overall rating of 72% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      11 total surveys

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