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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Gelato Vera
Coffee Shop
Rubicon Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Korky's
Coffee Shop
old town's gourmet cafe
Coffee Shop
Creme De La Crepe
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Little Nap Cafe
Coffee Shop
Congress Café & Market Place
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Terrace Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oscar’s seafood
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz
Coffee Shop
Moe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
James Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Lestat's
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
National Comedy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spin Nightclub
Nightclub
Old Town Model Railroad Depot
Museum
American Presidents Museum
Museum
Whaley House Museum
Museum
African Museum Casa del Rey Moro
Museum
Legacy International
Museum
Old Town Theater
Theatre Arts
Old Town Market
Attraction
San Diego Union Newspaper Building
Museum
Seeley Stable Museum
Museum
Junipero Serra Museum
Museum
Mason Street Schoolhouse
Museum
Colorado House
Museum
La Casa de Machado y Stewart
Museum
James McCoy House
Museum
Reviewing Stands
Stadium
Landmark Theatres
Cinema
MCRD Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Marston House
Museum
AMC Fashion Valley 18
Cinema
Soma
Nightclub
Shiley Theater
Theatre Arts
Kid's Theater
Cinema
Mee Shim Fine Art
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (12) A-
Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop
Fast Food
Shakespeare's Pub and Grille
Bar
Thorn Street Brewing
Bar
Lamplighter
Bar
Club Montage
Bar
Falcon Liquor
Alcohol
Kellys Pub
Bar
Liquor Shop
Alcohol
Donut Star
Fast Food
El Agave Tequileria
Bar
Bento Wich
Fast Food
Aero Club
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Cj Lounge
Bar
Old Town Saloon
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Six Degrees
Bar
Copper Top Coffee and Donuts
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Bronx Pizza
Fast Food
Fiesta Cantina
Bar
Urban Mo's Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Los Panchos Taco Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (2) C-
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Chris Keith Personal Training
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Spark Cycle
Gym
Renegade Fitcamp
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Youth Aquatic Center
Community Centre
SKfit
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
Invictus Fitness
Gym
Peninsula YMCA
Gym
Hale Holistic
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Mona Lisa
Grocery Store
Assenti's Pasta
Grocery Store
Little Brazil Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stehly Farms Market
Grocery Store
The Market By Buon Appetito
Grocery Store
Con Pane Rustic Breads and Cafe
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Al Teatro Panini Grill
Bakery
Barons Market
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Pioneer Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Heritage County Park
Park
Old Town San Diego Historic District
Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Park
Squibob Square
Park
Presidio Park
Park
Old Town San Diego State Historical Park
Park
Jerry Coleman Lawn
Park
Old Town Square
Park
Iron Horse Yard
Park
Mercy Plaza
Park
Land of the First People
Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Park
Olive Park
Park
Sixth Avenue Playground
Playground
Aeronautical Plaza
Park
Edward Tyler Cramer Park
Park
Beth Israel Park
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Garden of the Sea
Park
Garden of the Sky
Park
Founder's Plaza
Park
Cancer Survivor's Park
Park
University Heights Park
Park
Shops (19) A+
Palomar Market
Convenience Store
G&M Food Mart
Convenience Store
Electric Bike Central
Bicycle
Moment Bicycles
Bicycle
Huntress Florals
Florist
Tops
Hairdresser
Hills Wine and Spirits
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Amore Leather
Gift Shop
Plaza Guanajuato
Discount Store
Mermaid Cove
Gift Shop
wandering sage
Clothing
D&O Asian Import
Gift Shop
Five and Dime General Store
Convenience Store
Jammin
Gift Shop
All the King's Flags
Gift Shop
Cloverleaf Market
Convenience Store
Rust General Store
Gift Shop
Unleased by Petco
Pets
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Column One
Furniture
Ralphs Hair Place
Hairdresser
The Village Hat Shop
Clothing
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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, 5.5% take public transportation in Old Town.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations A+
Washington Street
Transit Station
Hillcrest Medical Center
Bus Stop
Rental Car Center Pick Up
Bus Stop
Rental Car Center Drop Off
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle South & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle S & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
San Diego Old Town
Bus Stop
Middletown
Transit Station
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Bus Station
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Trolley to Terminal Drop Off
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Trolley to Terminal Pickup
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Transit Station
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Transit Station
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
University Ave. / Sixth Ave.
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Old Town Transit Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.5% 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 Old Town is 203/100 - which is 46% 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

Old Town crime rates are 4,829 per 100k, which is 70% higher than California
Property Crime
3,986 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
843 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 Old Town is $99,922 - which is 57% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$99,922 A+
Unemployment Rate
8.1% 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 F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
San Diego City Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Intricate Mind Institute
Doctor
UC San Diego Medical Center
Hospital
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
USD Public Safety
Police
San Diego Harbor Police Headquarters
Police
Student Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center
Clinic
Urgent Care & More San Diego
Clinic
School Police Headquarters
Police
SDUSD Police Department
Police
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
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

Old Town home prices are $913,900 - which is 123% higher than California
Home Price
$913,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
44% A+
Home Affordability
9.1x (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 A+

The Old Town graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Grant K-8
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Florence Elementary
Montessori School Of San Diego
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Hope Infant-Toddler Special Education
San Diego County Community
San Diego County Special Education
Museum
Museum
Dewey Elementary
Aseltine School
Birney Elementary
Washington Elementary
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Carson Elementary
Roosevelt International Middle
City Tree Christian School
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
Holy Family School
School Of The Madeleine
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
High Schools (1) F
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter
San Diego County Community
San Diego County Rop
San Diego County Special Education
Twain High
Aseltine School
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
King-Chavez Community High
King-Chavez Community High
High Tech High
High Tech High
The Rock Academy
High Tech High Media Arts
High Tech High International
High Tech High Media Arts
High Tech High International
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Science And Technology
San Diego Business/Leadership
Urban Skills Center
East Village High
Alba
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pioneer Park
      Heritage Park
      Heritage County Park
      Old Town San Diego Historic District
      Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
      Squibob Square
      Presidio Park
      Old Town San Diego State Historical Park

      Entertainment

      National Comedy Theatre
      Spin Nightclub
      Old Town Model Railroad Depot
      American Presidents Museum
      Whaley House Museum
      African Museum Casa del Rey Moro
      Legacy International
      Old Town Theater

      Food & Drink

      Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop
      Shakespeare's Pub and Grille
      Thorn Street Brewing
      Lamplighter
      Club Montage
      Falcon Liquor
      Kellys Pub
      Liquor Shop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Old Town? Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in Old Town.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Old Town? The cost of living in Old Town is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Old Town
      203

      103% 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 Old Town? Old Town crime rates are 4,829, which are 70% higher than California
      Total Crime
      4,829 per 100k people

      108% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      108% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Old Town? The median income in Old Town is $99,922 which is 57% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $99,92281% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,519116% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      73% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Old Town 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 Old Town home prices? Old Town home prices are $913,900 - which is 123% higher than California
      Median home value
      $913,900395% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,049116% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

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

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      26:1

      65% higher than the US average

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