Livability Score

59
/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) C-
Scrimshaw Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Living Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Prince Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Royale
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cream
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big City Bagels
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
DoJo Cafe Mobile Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Heights Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Kensington Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Hamlett
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cairo Lounge Cafe (Cairo's)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Little Saigon
Attraction
SDSU Open Air Theater
Theatre Arts
Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
Museum
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
Kassab Family Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Blue Pearl Art
Art Gallery
City Heights Yacht Club
Nightclub
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Little Darlings Showgirls
Nightclub
The Irenic
Nightclub
Media Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Observatory North Park
Theatre Arts
Snapdragon Stadium
Stadium
Vic Player Stadium
Stadium
Reading Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) C+
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ettas Place
Bar
Smashburger
Fast Food
Keg N Bottle
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Party House Liquor
Alcohol
Last Call
Bar
Carnitas Las Michoacanas
Fast Food
Java Joes
Bar
Great Wall Express
Bar
Kikos Villar
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Mariscos La Morena
Fast Food
The Tower Bar
Bar
Recognize Cocktails
Bar
Til-Two Club
Bar
Senor Panchos Fresh Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Epic Wings N' Things
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Trujillo's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Encanto Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
La Mesa Civic Center
Community Centre
Bars-Up
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Werk Fitness
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
San Diego Yoga Center
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
World Foods Market
Grocery Store
Vons 2352
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
Food Center Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Aztec Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
El Super Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Windmill Farms
Grocery Store
Foodland Iga #3
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Market Place #204
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (0) C-
Blessed Sacrament Field
Park
Colina del Sol Park
Park
Clay Park
Park
Chollas Park
Park
Rolando Park
Park
Talmadge Roundabout
Park
Montezuma Park
Park
Language Academy Joint Use Field
Park
SDSU Rugby Pitch (ENS 700)
Park
Aztec Center Green
Park
Vista La Mesa Park
Park
College Area Community Garden
Park
SDSU Centennial Plaza
Park
Sunshine Park
Park
Campanile Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Faculty Staff Club outside patio.
Park
Mediterranean Garden
Park
Parking Box for Digital Permits
Park
Van Niekerk Quad
Park
City Heights Community Park
Park
East San Diego Adult Recreation Center
Park
City Heights Community Recreation Center
Park
Menlo Mini Park
Park
Heart Park
Park
Shops (2) D-
Burlington
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ye Olde Bicycle Shop 2
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Regal Nails
Beauty
Mid East Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bookstore
Books
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Pedal Pushing Bicycle SHop
Bicycle
LK Fashion Design
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Looks Better on Me
Clothing
Audio Masters
Electronics
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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, 6.9% take public transportation in El Cerritos.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Cresita Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Pontiac Street
Bus Stop
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
Euclid Avenue & Wightman Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 47th Street
Bus Stop
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 47th Street
Bus Stop
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
Euclid Avenue & Castle Avenue
Bus Stop
Euclid Avenue & Isla Vista Drive
Bus Stop
SDSU Transit Center
Transit Station
University Avenue & Chamoune Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Chamoune Avenue
Bus Stop
Euclid Avenue & Thorn Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% 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 El Cerritos is 128/100 - which is 8% lower 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

El Cerritos crime rates are 3,160 per 100k, which is 11% higher than California
Property Crime
2,492 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
668 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 C

The median income in El Cerritos is $54,388 - which is 15% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$54,388 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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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 C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
Hospital
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Planned Parenthood - College Avenue Sarah Weddington Health Center
Clinic
San Diego City Fire Station 10
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 26
Fire Station
San Diego Fife Sta. # 26
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Student Health Services
Doctor
San Diego City Fire Station 17
Fire Station
S.D.S.U. Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alvarado Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SDSU Sports Medicine
Doctor
San Diego Fire Sta. #17
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Palm Dental Group
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 31
Fire Station
San Diego Fire Rescue Sta. #31
Fire Station
Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
Doctor
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 C

El Cerritos home prices are $313,775 - which is 23% lower than California
Home Price
$313,775 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5.8x (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 El Cerritos graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Mann Middle
Iftin Charter
Thrive Public
Thrive Public
Darnall Charter
Darnall Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Fay Elementary
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Carver Elementary
Ibarra Elementary
Iftin Charter
Clay Elementary
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Marshall Elementary
Rolando Park Elementary
Language Academy
Euclid Elementary
Hardy Elementary
Oak Park Elementary
Christian Elementary School - West Campus
Rosa Parks Elementary
High Schools (1) A+
Crawford High
Thrive Public
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
City Heights Preparatory Charter
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Victory Christian Academy
Brookshire International Academy
Hoover High
Helix High
Helix High
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Stein Education Center
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Gompers Preparatory Academy
America'S Finest Charter
America'S Finest Charter
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Henry High
St Augustine High School
Excelsior Academy
Learning Choice Academy
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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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  • El Cerritos has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • El Cerritos crime rates are 41% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in El Cerritos is 24% lower than the San Diego average
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Blessed Sacrament Field
      Colina del Sol Park
      Clay Park
      Chollas Park
      Rolando Park
      Talmadge Roundabout
      Montezuma Park
      Language Academy Joint Use Field

      Entertainment

      Little Saigon
      SDSU Open Air Theater
      Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
      Landmark Ken Cinema
      Kassab Family Community Theater
      Amphitheater
      Blue Pearl Art
      City Heights Yacht Club

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Taco Bell
      Ettas Place
      Smashburger
      Keg N Bottle
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in El Cerritos? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in El Cerritos.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in El Cerritos? The cost of living in El Cerritos is 128/100 - which is 8% lower than California.
      El Cerritos
      128

      28% 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 El Cerritos? El Cerritos crime rates are 3,160, which are 11% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,160 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in El Cerritos? The median income in El Cerritos is $54,388 which is 15% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $54,3882% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,89927% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is El Cerritos 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

      C Housing

      What are El Cerritos home prices? El Cerritos home prices are $313,775 - which is 23% lower than California
      Median home value
      $313,77570% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31939% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      54% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does El Cerritos have good schools? The El Cerritos graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

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