Livability Score

63
/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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Little Flower Candy Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jones Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ConfeXion Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Milkie & Snowie
Coffee Shop
Cafe 86
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Himalayan Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
OneZo Tapioca
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Amara Café
Coffee Shop
Copa Vida
Coffee Shop
Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Amara Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Buster's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Woo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Nicole's
Coffee Shop
Kaldi
Coffee Shop
Espress Youself
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Bird Sanctuary
Attraction
Colorado Street Bridge
Attraction
Ambassador Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
Pasadena Historical Society Museum
Museum
The Gamble House
Museum
Old Pasadena Historic District
Attraction
iPic Theaters
Cinema
Raymond Renaissance Theater
Theatre Arts
Kidspace Children's Museum
Museum
Armory Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Arclight Pasadena
Cinema
South Pasadena Historic Museum
Museum
Pasadena at the Terrace
Nightclub
Grace Nicholson Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Space
Theatre Arts
Pacific Asia Museum
Museum
Rialto
Cinema
Side Street Projects
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Laemmle's Pasadena 7
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Rocco's Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Congregation Ale House
Bar
Edwin Mills by Equator
Bar
Yogurtland
Sweets
Pinkberry
Sweets
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
WaBa Grill
Fast Food
Sugarfina
Sweets
Stone Brewery Pasadena
Alcohol
Blue Bottle Coffee
Deli
Paradis Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The 35er
Bar
King's Row Gastropub
Bar
Lucky Boy
Fast Food
Hello Gelato
Sweets
We Olive & Wine Bar
Bar
Shake Shack
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Club & Lounge 54
Bar
Lucky Baldwin's Pub
Bar
Mignon Chocolate
Sweets
Fitness (3) F
Pure Barre
Gym
bellacurves
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
Pasadena Senior Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - A, B and Ballroom
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - Hall C
Community Centre
Pasadena Conference Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Centre Fitness
Gym
Mission Street Yoga
Gym
The Youth House
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Basecamp Fitness
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Jackie Robinson Center
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
Highland Park Crossfit
Gym
Fit Annex
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Ramona Hall Community Center
Community Centre
Montecito Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Montecito Heights Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Glassell Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Vons
Grocery Store
Rose Tree Cottage
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
ConfeXion Cupcakes
Bakery
The Dog Bakery
Bakery
85°C
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Il Fornaio Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
dots cupcakes
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vanilla Bake Shop
Bakery
CaliMex Family Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Heirloom Cafe and Bakery
Bakery
Euro Pane Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
La Monarca Bakery
Bakery
Bristol Farms
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Wild Thyme
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Union Bakery
Bakery
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Lower Arroyo Park
Park
Busch Gardens
Park
San Rafael Park
Park
Desiderio Neighborhood Park
Park
Singer Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Richard Alatorre Park
Park
Arroyo Park
Park
Lanark/Shelby Mini Park
Park
Central Park
Park
San Pascual Park
Park
Eagle Rock Recreation Center
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Garvanza Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Pasadena Memorial Park
Park
Allendale Park
Park
Orange Grove Park
Park
South Pasadena Woodland and Wildlife Park
Park
South Pasadena Library Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Villa Park
Park
Shops (30) D-
JRR Design Firm
Interior Decoration
Harmony Nail & Threading Salon
Beauty
Tangles Salon
Hairdresser
Union Salon
Hairdresser
Norbert Rug Gallery & Associates
Furniture
Hair By Cesare
Hairdresser
Huntington Rare Coins & Precious Metals
Fashion
Banana Republic
Clothing
The Sofa Company
Furniture
Salon Sessions
Hairdresser
Sofa U Love
Furniture
Zara
Clothing
Sur La Table
Houseware
Madewell
Clothing
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
The Folk Tree
Gift Shop
The Body Shop
Beauty
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Lululemon
Clothing
Design Within Reach
Furniture
Steve Madden
Shoes
Restoration Hardware
Furniture
Incycle Bicycles
Bicycle
Kenneth Cole
Clothing
Z Gallerie
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mid Central (A+)

2. North East (B+)

3. South Arroyo (B-)

4. South East (C-)

5. North Central (D+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in South Arroyo.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations B+
Green St & Orange Grove Blvd
Bus Stop
#41411. Bus 180, 181, 780
Bus Stop
Green St & Terrace Dr
Bus Stop
Colorado / Terrace
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & St John Ave
Bus Stop
Pasadena Ave & Colorado Blvd
Bus Stop
Metro 180, 181, 780
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Colorado / De Lacey
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 180, 780
Bus Stop
Colorado / De Lacey
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Fillmore
Transit Station
Colorado / Fair Oaks
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Del Mar
Transit Station
Metro 177, 267
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Metro 177, 267
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 180
Bus Stop
Colorado / Raymond
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 180
Bus Stop
Metro 260
Bus Stop
Colorado / Raymond
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.5% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South East (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A+)

3. North Arroyo (A+)

4. East Central (F)

5. Mid Central (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in South Arroyo is 230/100 - which is 65% 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. West Central (F)

2. East Central (F)

3. Mid Central (F)

4. North Arroyo (F)

5. North Central (F)

crime D+

South Arroyo crime rates are 3,349 per 100k, which is 18% higher than California
Property Crime
3,052 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
297 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Central (B-)

2. Mid Central (C+)

3. East Central (C+)

4. North Arroyo (C)

5. North East (C-)

employment A+

The median income in South Arroyo is $148,586 - which is 133% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$148,586 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A)

3. West Central (B-)

4. East Central (A+)

5. Mid Central (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Huntington Hospital
Hospital
Pasadena Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Pasadena Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pasadena Police Department
Police
LA County Sheriff's Department
Police
City Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pasadena Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Lake Avenue Medical Center
Doctor
Pasadena Fire Department Station 38
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Dental Center of Highland Park
Dentist
Pasadena Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Comprehensive Community Health Centers
Clinic
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 42
Fire Station
Young Student Health Center
Doctor
Emmons Wellness Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. West Central (C-)

2. South (D+)

3. North Arroyo (D)

4. South East (D)

5. Mid Central (F)

housing C+

South Arroyo home prices are $1,109,600 - which is 171% higher than California
Home Price
$1,109,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Mid Central (B)

2. South East (B)

3. West Central (B)

4. North Arroyo (B-)

5. North Central (C+)

schools A

The South Arroyo graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
San Rafael Elementary
Hillsides Education Center
Sequoyah
The Waverly School
Westridge School For Girls
Fusion Academy - Pasadena
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena
St Monica Academy
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High
Roosevelt
Annandale Elementary
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
St Andrew Elementary School
Blair High
Mayfield Junior School
Luther Burbank Middle
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Garvanza Elementary
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Eagle Rock Montessori School
Chandler School
Celerity Rolas Charter
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Dahlia Heights Elementary
Yorkdale Elementary
High Schools (6) A+
Mayfield Senior School
Hillsides Education Center
Sequoyah
Maranatha High School
The Waverly School
Westridge School For Girls
Fusion Academy - Pasadena
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena
St Monica Academy
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High
Sequoyah School
Optimist Charter
Optimist Charter
Blair High
Rose City High (Continuation)
South Pasadena Senior High
Cdm Christian Elementary School
Eagle Rock High
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Polytechnic School
Highland Park Continuation
Los Angeles International Charter High
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Southwestern Academy
Almansor Academy (Institute For Redesign Of Learni
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A)

3. North East (A)

4. South East (A-)

5. East Central (B-)

ratings C+

South Arroyo has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes C+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A+)

3. East Central (A+)

4. Mid Central (B+)

5. West Central (B+)

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  • South Arroyo has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • South Arroyo crime rates are 25% higher than the Pasadena average
  • Cost of living in South Arroyo is 20% higher than the Pasadena average

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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lower Arroyo Park
      Busch Gardens
      San Rafael Park
      Desiderio Neighborhood Park
      Singer Park
      Defenders Park
      Defenders Park
      Richard Alatorre Park

      Entertainment

      Bird Sanctuary
      Colorado Street Bridge
      Ambassador Auditorium
      Norton Simon Museum of Art
      Norton Simon Museum of Art
      Pasadena Historical Society Museum
      The Gamble House
      Old Pasadena Historic District

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Rocco's Bar
      McDonald's
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Congregation Ale House
      Edwin Mills by Equator
      Yogurtland
      Pinkberry

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Arroyo? Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in South Arroyo.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Arroyo? The cost of living in South Arroyo is 230/100 - which is 65% higher than California.
      South Arroyo
      230

      130% more expensive than average

      Pasadena
      191

      91% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Arroyo? South Arroyo crime rates are 3,349, which are 18% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,349 per 100k people

      44% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      44% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Arroyo? The median income in South Arroyo is $148,586 which is 133% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $148,586169% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $89,767201% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Foothill Medical Offices
      Huntington Hospital
      Las Encinas Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Lake Avenue Medical Center
      Young Student Health Center
      Pasadena Endoscopy Center

      C+ Housing

      What are South Arroyo home prices? South Arroyo home prices are $1,109,600 - which is 171% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,109,600501% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,377150% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does South Arroyo have good schools? The South Arroyo graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is South Arroyo a good place to live? South Arroyo has an overall rating of 66% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      1 total surveys

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