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 (2) F
Cafe de Camarron Mariscos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
King City Cinemas
Cinema
Sol Treasures
Theatre Arts
Robert Stanton Theater
Theatre Arts
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
Attraction
La Gloria School
Museum
Monterey County Agriculture and Rural Life Museum
Museum
Old House
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
Little Caesars
Fast Food
San Lorenzo Liquors
Alcohol
La Potranca
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
China1Express
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
King City Center
Community Centre
Kasey's Fitness Academy
Gym
King City Body & Mind Studio - Kasey's Studio B
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Fillette de Oro
Grocery Store
Don Miguel Bakery
Bakery
El Pueblo Market
Grocery Store
El Pueblo Market
Grocery Store
PrimeTime Nutrition
Grocery Store
La Princessa Market
Grocery Store
Martinez Tortilleria Bakery #2
Bakery
Donut King
Bakery
Castro's Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Creekbridge Soccer Park
Park
King City Pocket Park
Park
War Memorial Stadium
Park
King City Skate Park
Park
Skate Park
Park
City Park
Park
King City Park
Park
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
Park
Broadway Circle
Park
Forden Park Playground
Playground
San Lorenzo Park Playground A
Playground
Forden Park
Park
San Lorenzo Park Playground B
Playground
San Lorenzo Recrational Area & Campgrounds
Park
San Lorenzo Recreation Area
Park
Pine Canyon Mobile Estates Rec Area
Park
Pine Meadows Park 1
Park
Pine Meadows Park 2
Park
Shops (11) F
True Value
Home Improvement
98 Cents Plus
Convenience Store
Moya's Beauty Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ozzy's Minimart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
The Garden House
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in King City.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
N 3rd / King Street
Bus Stop
San Antonio / Bishop
Bus Stop
E San Antonio / Mildred
Bus Stop
N 3rd / Lynn Street
Bus Stop
Broadway / 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Greyhound/MST 1st & Pearl
Bus Stop
S First / Pearl
Bus Stop
Canal / Bassett Street
Bus Stop
S First / Pearl
Bus Stop
Broadway / Franciscan Way
Bus Stop
E San Antonio / Amherst
Bus Stop
S First / Division
Bus Stop
Canal / Division Street
Bus Stop
King City, CA (KGC)
Bus Stop
King City (Mc Donalds)
Bus Stop
King City
Bus Stop
Jolon Rd / Pine Canyon
Bus Stop
Jolon Rd / Pine Canyon
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in King City is 126/100 - which is 10% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

King City crime rates are 1,886 per 100k, which is 34% lower than California
Property Crime
1,406 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
481 crimes per 100k D-
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employment C

The median income in King City is $50,174 - which is 21% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$50,174 F
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
King City Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Department
Fire Station
King City Police Station
Police
Dr Roberto Tongson
Doctor
King City Police Department
Police
MMH - Outpatient Center
Hospital
Mee Memorial Hospital
Hospital
King City Fire Station
Fire Station
Pinnacle Health Care Clinic
Clinic
Friendly Smiles Family Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pinnacle HealthCare Urgent Care
Doctor
CHP Station - King City
Police
SOMOCO Fire
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

King City home prices are $281,900 - which is 31% lower than California
Home Price
$281,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The King City graduation rate is 39% - which is 51% lower than California
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
39% F
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Santa Lucia Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Chalone Peaks Middle
Phoenix Academy Community Day
King City Arts Magnet
Special Education Preschool
High Schools (3) A+
King City High
Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study
Portola-Butler Continuation High
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ratings C+

King City has an overall rating of 68% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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King City, CA Area Guide

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King City Area Facts

  • King City has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • King City crime rates are 34% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in King City is 10% lower than the California average

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Kalifornia King City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I lived in King City for a few years before my job transferred me. I got to say, King City has a lot of amenities. There are so many places to go in this city for shopping and hanging out. There are a ton of different parks and shopping centers in the area. I take my dog with me ...Read More everywhere I go and I feel so welcomed. The California weather in this area is sublime, it's like a brand new day every time I walk outside.

There are not a lot of entertainment spots in this area, however, it makes up for it in kind nature aesthetic. This place is great for outdoorsy people who want to experience life outside. The best place in King City is San Lorenzo County Park, Salinas river runs right through it. It is a beautiful area where I can pick up some Starbucks and take a long walk to the park with my pup.

The cost of living, housing, and school system are not the best. They lack in this area, but they make up for having low crime rates and great weather. I would recommend this location to anyone who would like a taste of casual California. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Creekbridge Soccer Park
      King City Pocket Park
      War Memorial Stadium
      King City Skate Park
      Skate Park
      City Park
      King City Park
      Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

      Entertainment

      King City Cinemas
      Sol Treasures
      Robert Stanton Theater
      Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
      La Gloria School
      Monterey County Agriculture and Rural Life Museum
      Old House

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      San Lorenzo Liquors
      La Potranca
      Subway
      China1Express
      Carl's Jr.
      Subway
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in King City? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in King City.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in King City? The cost of living in King City is 126/100 - which is 10% lower than California.
      King City
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in King City? King City crime rates are 1,886, which are 34% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,886 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in King City? The median income in King City is $50,174 which is 21% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $50,1749% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,45338% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      MMH - Outpatient Center
      Mee Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Pinnacle HealthCare Urgent Care
      Dr Roberto Tongson

      B+ Housing

      What are King City home prices? King City home prices are $281,900 - which is 31% lower than California
      Median home value
      $281,90053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23530% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does King City have good schools? The King City graduation rate is 39% - which is 51% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      39%

      53% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is King City a good place to live? King City has an overall rating of 68% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      3 total surveys

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