Livability Score

85
/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 (1) A+
Cafe Ross
Coffee Shop
Viz Bistro
Coffee Shop
u-top it
Coffee Shop
Comforts
Coffee Shop
Marin Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Gelato San Anselmo
Coffee Shop
The San Anselmo Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Java Hub
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mojay's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Royal Ground Coffee
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Double Rainbow
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Taste Kitchen & Table
Coffee Shop
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ward Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Emporio Rulli
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Seattle's Best Expresso
Coffee Shop
Equator
Coffee Shop
Banh Mi Zon
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Attraction
Rafael Cinema
Cinema
Marin County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Fairfax 5 Theaters
Cinema
Marin Museum of Bicycling
Museum
Lark Theater
Cinema
Forest Meadows Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Century Cinema Northgate
Cinema
Giant Picnic Table
Attraction
Cinemark Century Larkspur
Cinema
Slide House
Attraction
Country Club Bowl
Bowling Alley
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Showcase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bartolini Gallery
Museum
Century Cinema Corte Madera
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Ludwig's
Alcohol
Matteucci's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hot Wok
Fast Food
Swirl
Sweets
Pond Farm Brewing Company
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
United Liquors
Alcohol
M&G Burgers
Fast Food
The Mayflower Pub
Bar
Belli-Deli
Deli
State Room
Bar
Iron Springs Brewery
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Java Hut
Fast Food
G Liquors
Alcohol
Fairfax Scoop
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
M & G Burgers
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Red Boy
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Loving Cup
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Community Centre
San Rafael Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
San Rafael Barbell
Gym
Fitness SF
Gym
The Spahr Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Yoga Works
Gym
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Corte Madera Community Center
Community Centre
Terra Linda Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) B
Bolinas ave Market & Liquor
Grocery Store
M.H. Bread & Butter
Bakery
Flour Craft Bakery
Bakery
Quick n Easy Grocery Wine & Liquor
Grocery Store
Andronico's Community Market
Grocery Store
United Market
Grocery Store
Woodlands Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Andy's Sun Valley Market
Grocery Store
Lotus Chaat and Spices
Grocery Store
Bordenave's French Bread
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Good Earth Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Arizmendi Bakery
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Fairfax Market
Grocery Store
United Markets
Grocery Store
Mollie Stone's
Grocery Store
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Donut Alley
Bakery
Victoria Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
SusieCakes
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Jasmine Market Mediterranean Groceries
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Ross Commons
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Imagination Park
Park
Robson-Harrington Park
Park
Natalie Coffin Greene Park
Park
Creek Park
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Upper Toyon Nature Preserve
Park
West End San Rafael Open Space
Park
Bald Hill Open Space Preserve
Park
West End San Rafael Open Space
Park
Sentinel Nature Preserve
Park
Red Hill Community Park
Park
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Park
Memorial Park Skatepark
Park
Gerstle Park Playground
Playground
San Anselmo Memorial Park
Park
Gerstle Park
Park
San Anselmo Millenium Playground
Playground
Lansdale Station Park
Park
Faude Park
Park
Sun Valley Park
Park
Faude Open Space Park
Park
Hal Brown Park at Creekside
Park
Shops (2) A-
Breaking Away Bicycles
Bicycle
Ross Grocery
Convenience Store
Caesar's Cyclery
Bicycle
Illusions Hair Gallery
Hairdresser
Susan's Store Room
Toys
Heldford Book Gallery Ltd.
Books
3 Ring Cycles
Bicycle
Sproos Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Siren Salon
Hairdresser
Harmony Beauty Bar
Beauty
Tito Beauty Salon
Beauty
Precision 8 Salon
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Department Store
Bicycle Works
Bicycle
It's a Pet's World
Pets
Der Keller Furniture
Furniture
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Village Peddler
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Acme Bikes
Bicycle
Nails By Kim
Beauty
Headlines
Hairdresser
Gold Hill Coin
Furniture
Salon De Cota
Hairdresser
Alessandro Design
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Ross.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Lagunitas Road
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Lagunitas Road
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bolinas Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bolinas Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ross Terrace
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ross Avenue
Bus Stop
1135 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Barber Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bank Street
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Bank Street
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Maple Avenue
Bus Stop
Center Boulevard & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Maple Avenue
Bus Stop
Center Boulevard & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Red Hill Avenue & Sequoia Drive
Bus Stop
Red Hill Avenue & Sequoia Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
4th Street & Ross Valley Drive
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Madrone Avenue
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Kent Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ash Avenue (Kentfield)
Bus Stop
4th Street & Santa Margarita Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Ash Avenue (Kentfield)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ross is 341/100 - which is 144% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Ross crime rates are 690 per 100k, which is 76% lower than California
Property Crime
690 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Ross is $220,714 - which is 246% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$220,714 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Ross Fire Station #18
Fire Station
Jack's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Haney Orthodontics
Dentist
Ross Valley Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Kentfield Fire District
Fire Station
Alan S. Cascio
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Magnolia Family Dentistry
Dentist
Marin Health Medical Center
Hospital
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ross Valley Fire District (Station 20)
Fire Station
San Rafael Dentistry
Dentist
Fairfax Police Dept.
Police
Fairfax Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lucky Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Central Marin Police Authority
Police
Central Marin Fire Department Station No. 15
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Larkspur Fire Department
Fire Station
One Medical
Doctor
Larkspur Fire Department Station 16
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing D

Ross home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
Home Price
$2,000,001 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
9.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Ross graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
83% A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Ross Elementary
St Anselm School
Wade Thomas Elementary
Adaline E. Kent Middle
San Anselmo Montessori School
Star Academy
Oak Hill School
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
Short Elementary
Sun Valley Elementary
Laurel Dell Elementary
James B. Davidson Middle
Brookside Elementary
Hall Middle
Ross Valley Charter
Ross Valley Charter
St Patrick School
Coleman Elementary
North Bridge Academy
Manor Elementary
Marin Primary & Middle School
Vallecito Elementary
Hidden Valley Elementary
Mark Day School
Neil Cummins Elementary
High Schools (1) C-
The Branson School
Star Academy
Oak Hill School
Sir Francis Drake High
Marin Catholic High School
Marin Academy
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Terra Linda High
Madrone High Continuation
San Rafael High
Redwood High
San Andreas High (Continuation)
Phoenix Academy
Marin County Special Education
Marin County Rop
Marin'S Community
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ratings A+

Ross has an overall rating of 96% from 2 reviews.
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ross Commons
      Ross Open Space
      Ross Open Space
      Imagination Park
      Robson-Harrington Park
      Natalie Coffin Greene Park
      Creek Park
      Ross Open Space

      Entertainment

      Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
      Rafael Cinema
      Marin County Historical Society Museum
      Fairfax 5 Theaters
      Marin Museum of Bicycling
      Lark Theater
      Forest Meadows Amphitheater
      Century Cinema Northgate

      Food & Drink

      Ludwig's
      Matteucci's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Hot Wok
      Swirl
      Pond Farm Brewing Company
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ross? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Ross.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ross? The cost of living in Ross is 341/100 - which is 144% higher than California.
      Ross
      341

      241% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ross? Ross crime rates are 690, which are 76% lower than California
      Total Crime
      690 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 146

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -49%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ross? The median income in Ross is $220,714 which is 246% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $220,714299% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $112,408277% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D Housing

      What are Ross home prices? Ross home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,000,001983% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,750190% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Ross have good schools? The Ross graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      72% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ross a good place to live? Ross has an overall rating of 96% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      2 total surveys

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