Livability Score

61
/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) C-
Cafe Royale
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prince Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Living Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cream
Coffee Shop
Scrimshaw Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big City Bagels
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Hamlett
Coffee Shop
Lightbulb Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jitter's
Coffee Shop
Public Square Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
CAFÉ a gogo
Coffee Shop
DoJo Cafe Mobile Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
SDSU Open Air Theater
Theatre Arts
Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
Museum
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Little Darlings Showgirls
Nightclub
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Little Saigon
Attraction
Reading Cinema
Cinema
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
Blue Pearl Art
Art Gallery
Kassab Family Community Theater
Theatre Arts
City Heights Yacht Club
Nightclub
Young Actors Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) A+
Carnitas Las Michoacanas
Fast Food
Great Wall Express
Bar
Party House Liquor
Alcohol
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Java Joes
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
A & W liquor
Alcohol
The Boulevard
Bar
Super Oscars
Fast Food
3 Kings Hookah Lounge
Bar
Mr Gs Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Tommys Place
Bar
Ettas Place
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Keg N Bottle
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chico Club
Bar
Norms Cocktails
Bar
Subway Sandwiches
Fast Food
Senor Panchos Fresh Mexican Grill
Fast Food
New York Buffalo Wings
Fast Food
Trujillo's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
La Mesa Civic Center
Community Centre
Werk Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
San Diego Yoga Center
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Encanto Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Bars-Up
Gym
Groceries (2) B
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vons 2352
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Aztec Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Windmill Farms
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
World Foods Market
Grocery Store
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vine Ripe Market
Grocery Store
Food Center Market
Grocery Store
Frasier Farms
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
El Super Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Rolando Park
Park
Sunshine Park
Park
Clay Park
Park
Montezuma Park
Park
Language Academy Joint Use Field
Park
Vista La Mesa Park
Park
College Area Community Garden
Park
Heart Park
Park
Blessed Sacrament Field
Park
SDSU Centennial Plaza
Park
Aztec Center Green
Park
Parking Box for Digital Permits
Park
SDSU Rugby Pitch (ENS 700)
Park
Del Cero Park
Park
Del Cerro Park
Park
Faculty Staff Club outside patio.
Park
Campanile Park
Park
Van Niekerk Quad
Park
Mediterranean Garden
Park
Highwood Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Colina del Sol Park
Park
Chollas Park
Park
Treganza Heritage Park
Park
Aztec Park
Park
Shops (3) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pedal Pushing Bicycle SHop
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Looks Better on Me
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Regal Nails
Beauty
Bookstore
Books
Target
Department Store
Audio Masters
Electronics
Family Hair Cut Center
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Chevron
Convenience Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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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, 9.2% take public transportation in Rolando.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
College Av & Adelaide
Bus Stop
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
Montezuma Road & 63rd Street
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Cresita Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Pontiac Street
Bus Stop
70th Street
Transit Station
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
Alvarado Station
Transit Station
College Avenue & College Grove Drive
Bus Stop
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
SDSU Transit Center
Transit Station
College Avenue & Alvarado Road
Bus Stop
Broadway & Massachusetts Avenue
Bus Stop
Broadway & Massachusetts Avenue
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue & Westview Pl
Bus Stop
Lake Murray Boulevard & Maryland Avenue
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue & Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue & Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Lemon Grove Depot
Transit Station
Massachusetts Avenue & San Miguel Avenue
Bus Stop
La Mesa Boulevard
Transit Station
Massachusetts Avenue & Balkis Ln
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue & Rosemary Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.2% 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 Rolando is 159/100 - which is 14% 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

Rolando crime rates are 3,195 per 100k, which is 12% higher than California
Property Crime
2,542 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
653 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 D+

The median income in Rolando is $46,339 - which is 27% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$46,339 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
San Diego City Fire Station 10
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood - College Avenue Sarah Weddington Health Center
Clinic
Alvarado Hospital
Hospital
SDSU Sports Medicine
Doctor
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
Hospital
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
Student Health Services
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
Hospital
S.D.S.U. Police Department
Police
La Mesa Fire Dept Sta. #11
Fire Station
La Mesa Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palm Dental Group
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 31
Fire Station
San Diego Fire Rescue Sta. #31
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 26
Fire Station
La Mesa Medical Group
Clinic
San Diego Fife Sta. # 26
Fire Station
Grossmont Family Dental Center
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 17
Fire Station
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

Rolando home prices are $573,843 - which is 40% higher than California
Home Price
$573,843 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
12.4x (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 Rolando graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Clay Elementary
Rolando Elementary
Iftin Charter
Christian Elementary School - West Campus
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Language Academy
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Rolando Park Elementary
Vista La Mesa Academy
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Darnall Charter
La Mesa Dale Elementary
Darnall Charter
Maryland Avenue Elementary
La Mesa Arts Academy
St Martin Of Tours Academy
Iftin Charter
Mann Middle
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Thrive Public
Thrive Public
High Schools (1) F
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Helix High
Helix High
Brookshire International Academy
Crawford High
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Thrive Public
City Heights Preparatory Charter
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Victory Christian Academy
Learning Choice Academy
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Henry High
Jcs - Manzanita
Hoover High
Stein Education Center
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Excelsior Academy
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Mount Miguel High
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Gompers Preparatory 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+)

ratings A+

Rolando has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes 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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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Rolando Park
      Sunshine Park
      Clay Park
      Montezuma Park
      Language Academy Joint Use Field
      Vista La Mesa Park
      College Area Community Garden
      Heart Park

      Entertainment

      SDSU Open Air Theater
      Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
      La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
      Little Darlings Showgirls
      Amphitheater
      Little Saigon
      Reading Cinema
      Landmark Ken Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Carnitas Las Michoacanas
      Great Wall Express
      Party House Liquor
      Wienerschnitzel
      Java Joes
      Jack in the Box
      Papa John's
      A & W liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rolando? Of all people who commute, 9.2% take public transportation in Rolando.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rolando? The cost of living in Rolando is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
      Rolando
      159

      59% 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 Rolando? Rolando crime rates are 3,195, which are 12% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,195 per 100k people

      37% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      37% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rolando? The median income in Rolando is $46,339 which is 27% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $46,33916% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,13812% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rolando 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 Rolando home prices? Rolando home prices are $573,843 - which is 40% higher than California
      Median home value
      $573,843211% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49858% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Rolando have good schools? The Rolando graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rolando a good place to live? Rolando has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      2 total surveys

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