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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Aspire Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
J. Graham's Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
McQuixote Books and Coffeee
Coffee Shop
Maker/Cafe
Coffee Shop
Waycool Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Atlantic No. 5
Coffee Shop
Heine Brother's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oak & Brew Premium Coffee
Coffee Shop
Queue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Magnolia
Coffee Shop
Quill's
Coffee Shop
Insomnia Cookies
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Loaves and Fishes
Coffee Shop
SRC Cafe
Coffee Shop
Please & Thank You
Coffee Shop
Speed Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Toast on Market
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cole's Place
Nightclub
C. Douglas Ramey Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park
Theatre Arts
Brown Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Louisville Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Museum
East Portland Warehouse, LLC Artist Galleries
Theatre Arts
East Portland Warehouse, LLC (Artist Gallery Lots)
Theatre Arts
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Museum
Frazier History Museum
Museum
Brown Forman Theatre
Theatre Arts
Video Concept Art Theatre
Cinema
Kentucky Science Center
Museum
Kentucky Science Center
Museum
The Alley Theater
Theatre Arts
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Attraction
Howard L. Bingham Gallery
Art Gallery
Muhammad Ali Center
Museum
Mezzanine Gallery
Art Gallery
Orientation Theatre
Cinema
Ina B. Bond Gallery
Art Gallery
Victor Jory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Theatre Arts
Belle of Louisville
Attraction
KFC Yum! Center
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) D-
KFC
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Indi's Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Shorty's Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
26th St. Liqours
Alcohol
White Castle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Lunch Counter
Fast Food
Freddie's Bar and Lounge
Bar
The Bar at Fort Nelson
Bar
Howl at the Moon
Bar
PBR
Bar
Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy Can't Dance
Bar
Goose Island Beer Bridge
Bar
Barry's Cheese Steaks & More
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Budweiser Bowtie Bar
Bar
Bar Area
Bar
Fitness (0) C-
California Community Center
Community Centre
Kentucky African American Heritage Center
Community Centre
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
LouieLab
Community Centre
Spa and Fitness Center
Gym
YMCA Downtown
Gym
Shelby Park Community Center
Community Centre
Portland Community Center
Community Centre
The Ville Crossfit
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Wilder Park Community Center
Community Centre
Shelby Highlands Public Library Outpost Entrance
Community Centre
Jazzercize
Gym
GRIT Fitness
Gym
Beckman Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Bourbon Barrel Foods
Grocery Store
The POD
Grocery Store
Scarlet's Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Pic-Pac
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Adrienne Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Sweet stuff bakery
Bakery
Kizito Cookies
Bakery
Parks (0) A+
California Open Leisure Space
Park
California Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Sheppard Park
Park
Baxter Square
Park
Ben Washer Park
Park
Elliott Square Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Boone Square
Park
Parkhill Center
Park
Central Park
Park
Future Waterfront Park Expansion (West)
Park
Founders Square
Park
Founders Square
Park
Future Riverfront Park (West Expansion)
Park
Jefferson Square
Park
Future Waterfront Park Expansion (West)
Park
Future Riverfront Park (West) Expansion Site - (Self Enterprises, LLC currently)
Park
Fort Nelson Park
Park
Algonquin Park
Park
Aegon Plaza
Park
35th Street Park
Park
Belvedere
Park
Toonerville Trolley Park
Park
Westonia Park
Park
Shops (0) D-
Expressway Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Platinum Food Mart
Convenience Store
Tony's Convenient Mart
Convenience Store
Dino's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Speedy Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Museum Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
T-Mobile
Electronics
G & K Shoe
Shoes
Thortons
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Happy's Food Mart
Convenience Store
MetroPCS Authorized Dealer
Electronics
Shorty's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Love Boutique
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Visionworks
Optician
Bike Couriers Bike Shop
Bicycle
Cardinal Authentic
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Phoenix Hill (A+)

2. Wilder Park (A+)

3. Paristowne Point (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. South Louisville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in California.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Broadway / 17th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 17th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 16th
Bus Stop
21st / Maple
Bus Stop
Broadway / Dixie
Bus Stop
Broadway / 16th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 19th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 20th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 15th
Bus Stop
Broadway / 15th
Bus Stop
12th / Garland
Bus Stop
12th / Garland
Bus Stop
12th / Kentucky
Bus Stop
22nd / Maple
Bus Stop
12th / Kentucky
Bus Stop
Maple / 22nd
Bus Stop
12th / Zane
Bus Stop
12th / Breckinridge
Bus Stop
21st / Broadway
Bus Stop
Broadway / 21st
Bus Stop
Oak / 21st
Bus Stop
12th / St. Catherine
Bus Stop
Broadway / 21st
Bus Stop
12th / St. Catherine
Bus Stop
23rd / Date
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Tyler Park (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Clifton (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Cloverleaf (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in California is 82/100 - which is 9% lower than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Park Hill (A+)

2. Algonquin (A+)

3. Shelby Park (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Hallmark (A+)

crime D

California crime rates are 3,138 per 100k, which is 89% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
2,734 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
404 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

4. Cherokee Gardens (A+)

5. Cherokee Seneca (A+)

employment F

The median income in California is $26,266 - which is 41% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$26,266 F
Unemployment Rate
12.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Deer Park (A+)

2. Poplar Level (A+)

3. Highlands Douglas (A+)

4. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

5. Rock Creek Lexington Road (A+)

health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Louisville Squirt 17 Fire Station
Fire Station
Russell Neighborhood Health Center
Clinic
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
American Urgent Care
Clinic
Louisville Engine 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Truck 1 / Engine 2
Fire Station
Louisville Metro Police 4th Division
Police
Louisville Metro Police Department Headquarters
Police
Louisville Engine 16 and Truck 3 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Louisville Surgery Center
Doctor
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
Hospital
Louisville Government Employee Wellness Center
Clinic
BSide U Pregnancy Center
Doctor
Norton Hospital Campus
Hospital
EMW Women's Surgical Center
Doctor
Norton Community Medical Associates
Doctor
Jewish Hospital
Hospital
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
First Urology
Doctor
Louisville Hazardous Materials Unit 5 and Truck 2 Fire Station
Fire Station
Louisville Engine 15 Fire Station
Fire Station
Family Health Centers – Portland Site
Hospital
Family Health Centers
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A+)

2. Clifton (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Hikes Point (A+)

5. Paristowne Point (A+)

housing B

California home prices are $49,400 - which is 61% lower than Kentucky
Home Price
$49,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-10% D-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Schnitzelburg (A+)

2. Saint Joseph (A+)

3. Belknap (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Gardiner Lane (A+)

schools F

The California graduation rate is 72% - which is 8% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
7% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Wheatley Elementary
Roosevelt-Perry Elementary
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
Good Spirit Development Center
Johnson Traditional Middle
Byck Elementary
Brandeis Elementary
Jefferson Technical College
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus
Maupin Elementary
Western Middle School For The Arts
Louisville Metro Youth Center
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Engelhard Elementary
Western Day Treatment
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Cochran Elementary
J. Graham Brown School
Ackerly
Atkinson Academy
Young Elementary
Noe Middle
Meyzeek Middle
High Schools (0) F
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Presentation Academy
Louisville Metro Youth Center
Mary Ryan Academy
J. Graham Brown School
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Jefferson County High
Jcps Eschool
Ackerly
Dupont Manual High
U Of L Pact Program
Esl Newcomer Academy
The Academy @ Shawnee
Breckinridge Metropolitan High
Home Of The Innocents School
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
Churchill Park School
St Xavier High School
Old Corden Porter School
Kentucky School For The Blind
Butler Traditional High
Clarksville Senior High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bon Air (A+)

3. Hayfield Dundee (A+)

4. Paristowne Point (A+)

5. Central Business District (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Portland (A+)

2. Clifton Heights (A+)

3. Saint Joseph (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Shawnee (A+)

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  • California has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • California crime rates are 60% higher than the Louisville average
  • Cost of living in California is 15% lower than the Louisville average
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in California? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      California Open Leisure Space
      California Park
      Victory Park
      Sheppard Park
      Baxter Square
      Ben Washer Park
      Elliott Square Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Cole's Place
      C. Douglas Ramey Ampitheatre
      Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park
      Brown Theatre
      The Louisville Palace Theater
      Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
      East Portland Warehouse, LLC Artist Galleries
      East Portland Warehouse, LLC (Artist Gallery Lots)

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Rally's
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Indi's Restaurant
      Subway
      Shorty's Liquor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in California? Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in California.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in California? The cost of living in California is 82/100 - which is 9% lower than Kentucky.
      California
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in California? California crime rates are 3,138, which are 89% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      3,138 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -54%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in California? The median income in California is $26,266 which is 41% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $26,26653% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,52858% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      12%

      158% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      B Housing

      What are California home prices? California home prices are $49,400 - which is 61% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $49,40073% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76120% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does California have good schools? The California graduation rate is 72% - which is 8% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      7%

      86% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is California a good place to live? California has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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