Livability Score

66
/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 (17) A+
Tea Pavilion
Coffee Shop
Prado Perk
Coffee Shop
Craft Café at Mingei
Coffee Shop
Daniel's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kettle Corn
Coffee Shop
Ituri Hut
Coffee Shop
Canteen
Coffee Shop
Treetops Cafe
Coffee Shop
Krakatoa
Coffee Shop
Influx Cafe
Coffee Shop
Arctic Snacks
Coffee Shop
Tundra Treats
Coffee Shop
Cafe Madeleine
Coffee Shop
Captain Kirk's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Seven Seas Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Little Owl Coffe & Tea
Coffee Shop
Achilles Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The West Bean Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Young Hickory
Coffee Shop
Coffee n Talk
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (71) A+
Centro Cultural de la Raza
Museum
Veteran's Museum and Memorial Center
Museum
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Museum
WorldBeat Cultural Center
Museum
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater
Theatre Arts
San Diego History Center
Museum
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum
Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater
Cinema
San Diego Natural History Museum
Museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Museum
Spreckels Organ Pavillion
Theatre Arts
Moreton Bay Fig tree
Attraction
Lily Pond
Attraction
House of the Philippines
Attraction
Timken Museum of Art
Museum
House of Mexico
Attraction
House of Iran
Attraction
House of Panama
Attraction
House of Spain
Attraction
House of Puerto Rico
Attraction
House of Hungary
Attraction
Mingei International Museum
Museum
Comic-Con Museum
Museum
House of Colombia
Attraction
House of France
Attraction
Food and Drink (14) C+
The Village Grill
Fast Food
Front Street Sweet Shack
Fast Food
Pizzeria Luigi
Fast Food
The Pagoda
Fast Food
Turf Club
Bar
The Bridge Snacks and Refreshments
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Station Tavern
Bar
Whistle Stop
Bar
The South Park Abbey
Bar
Fernside
Bar
Daily Scoop on Juniper
Fast Food
Jewel Box
Bar
Golden Hill Liquor
Alcohol
Del Taco
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hamilton's Tavern
Bar
South Park Brewing
Bar
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Counterpoint
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Balboa
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Sro Lounge
Bar
City Liquor House
Alcohol
Fitness (2) C-
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Invictus Fitness
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
Hale Holistic
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
SKfit
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
Olde Gym
Gym
Waterfront RecCenter
Community Centre
John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green
Community Centre
Admiral Prout Gym Complex
Gym
Coronado Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Food Bowl Market
Grocery Store
Black Market Bakery
Bakery
Popular Grocery
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Al Teatro Panini Grill
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Le Parfait Paris
Bakery
Ripe North Park
Grocery Store
Parkside Foods
Grocery Store
The Market By Buon Appetito
Grocery Store
Little Brazil Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Mona Lisa
Grocery Store
anyaseats
Health Food
Assenti's Pasta
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Pepper Grove Playground
Playground
Balboa Park
Park
Plaza de Balboa
Park
Ethno-botanic Garden
Park
Golden Hill Drive Park
Park
Pan American Plaza
Park
Curran Plaza
Park
Tweet Street Playground
Playground
Tweet Street Linear Park
Park
Marston Point
Park
Morley Field Playground
Playground
Bowling Green
Park
Morley Field Disk Golf Course
Park
Morley Field Sports Complex
Park
Sefton Plaza
Park
Founder's Plaza
Park
Einstein Peace Garden
Park
Bird Park
Park
Bird Park Swingset
Playground
Bird Park Toddler Playground
Playground
Beth Israel Park
Park
Sixth Avenue Playground
Playground
32nd Street Canyon
Park
Olive Park
Park
Amici Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Balboa Park Visitors Center
Gift Shop
United Nations Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Helen Edison Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Ituri Forest Outpost
Gift Shop
Mireya's Unisex Salon
Beauty
Panda Shop
Gift Shop
Sydney Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Kim's Liquor
Convenience Store
Progress
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
West Grove South Park
Books
Grant's Market
Convenience Store
Sonic Arts Gallery
Furniture
Target
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Pheonix Salons
Beauty
The White Flower Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Cut
Hairdresser
Urban Alchemy Salon Studio
Beauty
Fire Kicks
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sculpturades
Beauty
Petromerica
Convenience Store
Glam Dolls Hair & Make-Up Studio
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in Balboa Park.
Public Transit Stops (47)
Stops & Stations A+
Park Boulevard & Naval Hospital
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Inspiration Point Way
Bus Stop
Inspiration Point
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Village Pl
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Village Pl
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Presidents Way
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Presidents Way
Bus Stop
Federal Parking Lot
Bus Stop
Plaza de Panama
Bus Stop
Organ Pavilion Station
Bus Stop
San Diego (Balboa Park)
Bus Stop
Pan American Plaza
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Zoo Pl
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Zoo Pl
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & San Diego High School
Bus Stop
Bus Tour Unloading
Bus Station
Park Boulevard & Russ Boulevard
Bus Stop
C Street & 26th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 22nd Street
Bus Stop
C Street & 26th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street & Broadway
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Zoo Drive (Veterans Memorial)
Bus Stop
Broadway & 20th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Balboa Park is 163/100 - which is 17% 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. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

Balboa Park crime rates are 3,841 per 100k, which is 35% higher than California
Property Crime
3,235 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
606 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Balboa Park is $86,502 - which is 36% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$86,502 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station #11
Fire Station
San Diego Police Department Headquarters
Police
Bridget Hanagan, MA
Doctor
Medarts Weight Loss Specialists
Clinic
First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Clinic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Station No. 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Western Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing B

Balboa Park home prices are $586,175 - which is 43% higher than California
Home Price
$586,175 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
6.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools C+

The Balboa Park graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than California
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Mcgill School Of Success
Mcgill School Of Success
Roosevelt International Middle
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Our Ladys School
City Tree Christian School
Museum
Museum
Sherman Elementary
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
Washington Elementary
Golden Hill K-8
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
Kimbrough Elementary
St Patrick School
Mckinley Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
High Schools (0) A+
Garfield High
East Village High
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Science And Technology
San Diego Business/Leadership
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
King-Chavez Community High
King-Chavez Community High
St Augustine High School
E3 Civic High
E3 Civic High
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Aseltine School
Alba
Monarch
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
America'S Finest Charter
Urban Skills Center
America'S Finest Charter
Trace
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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  • Balboa Park has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Balboa Park crime rates are 71% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Balboa Park is 3% lower than the San Diego average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pepper Grove Playground
      Balboa Park
      Plaza de Balboa
      Ethno-botanic Garden
      Golden Hill Drive Park
      Pan American Plaza
      Curran Plaza
      Tweet Street Playground

      Entertainment

      Centro Cultural de la Raza
      Veteran's Museum and Memorial Center
      Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
      WorldBeat Cultural Center
      Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater
      San Diego History Center
      Museum of Photographic Arts
      Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater

      Food & Drink

      The Village Grill
      Front Street Sweet Shack
      Pizzeria Luigi
      The Pagoda
      Turf Club
      The Bridge Snacks and Refreshments
      McDonald's
      Station Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Balboa Park? Of all people who commute, 5.3% take public transportation in Balboa Park.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Balboa Park? The cost of living in Balboa Park is 163/100 - which is 17% higher than California.
      Balboa Park
      163

      63% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Balboa Park? Balboa Park crime rates are 3,841, which are 35% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,841 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Balboa Park? The median income in Balboa Park is $86,502 which is 36% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $86,50256% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,09585% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

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

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      B Housing

      What are Balboa Park home prices? Balboa Park home prices are $586,175 - which is 43% higher than California
      Median home value
      $586,175217% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,77887% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Balboa Park have good schools? The Balboa Park graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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