Livability Score

67
/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 (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Cat & Craft Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Amo
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
HOB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Copa Vida
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Costa Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18
Cinema
AMF Eagle Lanes
Bowling Alley
Howard Brubeck Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rancho La Costa Habitat Conservation Area
Attraction
Denk Mountain
Attraction
Cinepolis
Cinema
Cannon Art Gallery
Museum
Cinepolis
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Wingstop
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Foster's Family Donouts
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chick'nCone
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sub-marine
Fast Food
Two Hands Corn Dogs
Fast Food
e Food Stores and Liquor
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Churchill's Pub and Grille
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Sourdough & Co.
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dog Leg Brewing
Bar
Philly Frank's Steaks
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
M. Gordon Clarke Fieldhouse
Gym
Real Fit 4 Life
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
The Cookie Plug
Bakery
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
San Marcos Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers
Bakery
Parks (0) F
Simmons Family Park
Park
William R Bradley Park
Park
Discovery Creek Childrens Park
Park
San Elijo Hills Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Carrillo Ranch Park
Park
Joy Ct park
Park
Discovery Community Park
Park
Fallsview Park
Park
Mahogany Park
Park
Innovation Park
Park
Double Peak Park
Park
Questhaven Park
Park
La Costa Meadows-Fuerte Park
Park
Fuerte Park
Park
Cadencia Park
Park
Connors Park
Park
Bressi Gazebo Park
Park
South Buena Vista Park
Park
Cerro de las Posas Park
Park
Bressi Square
Park
Cerro de Las Posas Park
Park
Topiary Park
Park
La Costa Canyon Park
Park
La Costa Greens
Park
Shops (0) D-
Supercuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Impressions Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Hair City
Hairdresser
Best Nails
Beauty
ampm
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Liv3 Clothing
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
iTan
Beauty
Towne Jewelers
Fashion
Ross
Department Store
Greater Cuts
Hairdresser
Fashion Nails
Beauty
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Grand Plaza
Mall
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Emily's Nails & Spa
Beauty
PetCoach
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Lake San Marcos.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Palomar College
Transit Station
2
Bus Stop
1
Bus Stop
4
Bus Stop
5
Bus Stop
6
Bus Stop
Craven Circle
Bus Stop
San Marcos Civic Center
Transit Station
Cal State San Marcos
Transit Station
Buena creek and s. santa fe
Bus Stop
Buena Creek Road
Transit Station
El Camino Real & Aviara Pkwy
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Aviara Pkwy
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Aviara Pkwy
Bus Stop
El Camino Real & Cassia Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lake San Marcos is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Lake San Marcos crime rates are 1,553 per 100k, which is 45% lower than California
Property Crime
1,280 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
273 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A

The median income in Lake San Marcos is $76,958 - which is 21% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$76,958 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
San Marcos Station 2
Fire Station
Welcare Pharmacy Compunding and Perscriptions
Pharmacy
Rancho Palomar Dental Care
Dentist
Allred Dental
Dentist
Grand Plaza Dental
Dentist
Discovery Dental
Dentist
Western Dental
Dentist
Carlsbad Station No. 6
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Palomar Health
Clinic
Doche Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gateway Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vista Fire Department
Fire Station
Vista Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Police/Parking & Commuter Services
Police
Coastal Family Urgent Care
Clinic
Hulse Orthodontics
Dentist
Carlsbad Police
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carlsbad Fire Department
Fire Station
Invictus
Dentist
La Costa Dental Care
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Lake San Marcos home prices are $605,800 - which is 48% higher than California
Home Price
$605,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
7.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Lake San Marcos graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Pivot Charter School - San Diego
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
High Tech Middle North County
High Tech Middle North County
High Tech Elementary North County
High Tech Elementary North County
Discovery Elementary
Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Acad
Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Academy
Bayshore Preparatory Charter
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Alvin M. Dunn Elementary
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Teri, Inc. The Country School
San Elijo Elementary
Carrillo Elementary
San Elijo Middle
Taylion San Diego Academy
St Joseph Academy
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos Elementary
Double Peak
Poinsettia Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Pivot Charter School - San Diego
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
San Marcos High
High Tech High North County
High Tech High North County
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education
Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Acad
Community Collaborative Virtual - Keppel Partnership Academy
Bayshore Preparatory Charter
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Taylion San Diego Academy
St Joseph Academy
Pacific Ridge School
Community Collaborative Charter
Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Charter
Pathways Academy Charter - Adult Education
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education
National University Academy
La Costa Canyon High
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Rancho Buena Vista High
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ratings A+

Lake San Marcos has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Lake San Marcos, CA Area Guide

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Lake San Marcos Area Facts

  • Lake San Marcos has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Lake San Marcos crime rates are 45% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lake San Marcos is 22% higher than the California average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake San Marcos? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Simmons Family Park
      William R Bradley Park
      Discovery Creek Childrens Park
      San Elijo Hills Park
      Sunset Park
      Carrillo Ranch Park
      Joy Ct park
      Discovery Community Park

      Entertainment

      Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18
      AMF Eagle Lanes
      Howard Brubeck Theatre
      Rancho La Costa Habitat Conservation Area
      Denk Mountain
      Cinepolis
      Cannon Art Gallery
      Cinepolis

      Food & Drink

      Wingstop
      Del Taco
      Subway
      Foster's Family Donouts
      Arby's
      Rubio's
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Chick'nCone

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake San Marcos? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Lake San Marcos.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% 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 Lake San Marcos? The cost of living in Lake San Marcos is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
      Lake San Marcos
      170

      70% 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 Lake San Marcos? Lake San Marcos crime rates are 1,553, which are 45% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,553 per 100k people

      33% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      33% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Lake San Marcos? The median income in Lake San Marcos is $76,958 which is 21% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $76,95839% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,00481% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lake San Marcos a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Lake San Marcos home prices? Lake San Marcos home prices are $605,800 - which is 48% higher than California
      Median home value
      $605,800228% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,271139% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lake San Marcos have good schools? The Lake San Marcos graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lake San Marcos a good place to live? Lake San Marcos has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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