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 (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba n More
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
U Dessert Eats
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Filipino Desserts Plus
Coffee Shop
Tapioca Express
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
The FRONT
Art Gallery
BLK Box Gallery and Creative Center
Art Gallery
Las Americas Premium Outlets
Attraction
AMC Palm Promenade 24
Cinema
South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet
Cinema
Sesame Place San Diego
Theme Park
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (35) A+
Freinds Market Liquor
Alcohol
tropi Fruta
Sweets
Zappy Pizza
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Yum Yum Donuts
Fast Food
Taqueria Revolucion
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Circus Ma'am Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Godiva Chocolatier
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Mongus Grill
Fast Food
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Ghirardelli
Sweets
Maya's Gourmet Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
San Ysidro Civic Center
Community Centre
San Ysidro Senior Center
Community Centre
César Chávez Community Center
Community Centre
Cesar Chavez Recreation Center
Community Centre
Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center
Community Centre
South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
Robert Egger Sr South Bay Recreation Center
Community Centre
Loma Verde Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) A+
La Bodega Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Baja Fish Mart
Seafood
Pancho Villa
Grocery Store
Liva Food Distributor
Grocery Store
Panaderia Gonzalez
Bakery
Northgate Supermarket
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sweet Revenge
Bakery
La Haciendita Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Otay Farms Market & Mexican Food
Grocery Store
Manolo Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop
Bakery
Red Ribbon
Bakery
Seafood City
Grocery Store
Los Pollos Cuban Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Imperial Beach Commissary
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
San Ysidro Community Park
Park
San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park
Park
San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park
Park
San Ysidro Community Park
Park
Larsen Field
Park
San Ysidro Community Activity Center
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Vista Terrace Park
Park
Parque Mexico
Park
Howard Lane Park
Park
Silverwing Park
Park
Cesar Solis Park
Park
Palm Ridge Park
Park
McDonald's
Playground
Montgomery County Park
Park
Montgomery Waller Community Park
Park
Montgomery Waller Recreation Center
Park
Nestor Park
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
Greg Cox Bike Park
Park
Pacific Gateway Park
Park
Sunnyslope Park
Park
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Park
Berry Park
Park
Border Field State Park
Park
Shops (109) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Purple Broom Company
Gift Shop
San Ysidro Friends of the Library Book Store
Books
San Ysidro Branch Library
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lulu's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Under Armour
Clothing
Polo Ralph Lauren
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
The Cosmetics Company Store
Beauty
Robert Wayne
Shoes
Van Huesen
Clothing
IZOD
Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
Old Navy Outlet
Clothing
Aldo Outlet
Shoes
BCB Maxazria
Clothing
Call It Spring
Shoes
Ann Taylor
Clothing
Converse
Shoes
Cole Haan
Shoes
Coach
Fashion
J.Crew
Clothing
Reebok
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
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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, 7.6% take public transportation in San Ysidro.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations A+
Cottonwood Rd & Seaward Ave
Bus Stop
Cottonwood Rd & Seaward Ave
Bus Stop
Beyer Boulevard
Transit Station
South Vista Ave & Sunset Lane
Bus Stop
South Vista Ave & Cottonwood Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Poplar St
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Poplar St
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Averil Road
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Averil Road
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & 525-611
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Del Sur Blvd
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Del Sur Blvd
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Sunset Lane
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Sunset Lane
Bus Stop
El Corre Caminos Bus Station
Bus Station
Mexicoach Bus Station
Bus Station
San Ysidro Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Bl & Precision Park Ln
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Bl & Precision Park Ln
Bus Stop
San Ysidro Transit Center
Transit Station
San Ysidro Bus Terminal (USA-Mexico Border)
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Beyer Blvd & Dairy Mart Road
Bus Stop
Greyhound, Crucero Bus Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% 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 San Ysidro is 137/100 - which is 2% 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

San Ysidro crime rates are 3,464 per 100k, which is 22% higher than California
Property Crime
2,800 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
663 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 B

The median income in San Ysidro is $65,404 - which is 3% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$65,404 C
Unemployment Rate
6.6% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
San Diego City Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Distrito Zona Centro
Police
San Ysidro Land Port of Entry
Police
Farmacia La Linea San Ysidro
Pharmacy
Puerta Este Tijuana San Ysidro
Police
Farmacia Integra
Pharmacy
Policiaca Tijuana
Police
Farmacia La Linea Frontier
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 6
Fire Station
iSmile Dental
Dentist
Dental Arts of Palm Avenue
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Police Department Southern Division
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy y mas
Pharmacy
Jeffrey W. Brown Family Dentist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chula Vista Fire Station 3
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 A

San Ysidro home prices are $378,173 - which is 8% lower than California
Home Price
$378,173 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
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 F

The San Ysidro graduation rate is 53% - which is 34% lower than California
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
53% F
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel
Sunset Elementary
Willow Elementary
La Mirada Elementary
Smythe Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
George Nicoloff Elementary
Vista Del Mar
Ocean View Hills
Silver Wing Elementary
Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
Howard Pence Elementary
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School 2
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Sunnyslope Elementary
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
Ocean View Christian Academy
Otay Elementary
Teofilo Mendoza
Emory Elementary
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Loma Verde Elementary
Rohr (Fred H.) Elementary
High Schools (0) F
San Ysidro High
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
Southwest Senior High
Montgomery Senior High
Ocean View Christian Academy
Maac Community Charter
Maac Community Charter
Castle Park Senior High
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Palomar High
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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 B+

San Ysidro has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B+
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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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San Ysidro, San Diego, CA Area Guide

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San Ysidro Area Facts

  • San Ysidro has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • San Ysidro crime rates are 54% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in San Ysidro is 19% lower than the San Diego average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      San Ysidro Community Park
      San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park
      San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park
      San Ysidro Community Park
      Larsen Field
      San Ysidro Community Activity Center
      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Vista Terrace Park

      Entertainment

      The FRONT
      BLK Box Gallery and Creative Center
      Las Americas Premium Outlets
      AMC Palm Promenade 24
      South Bay Drive-In Theatre & Swap Meet
      Sesame Place San Diego
      North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
      Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Freinds Market Liquor
      tropi Fruta
      Zappy Pizza
      Jack in the Box
      Subway
      Yum Yum Donuts
      Taqueria Revolucion
      Church's Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in San Ysidro? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in San Ysidro.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in San Ysidro? The cost of living in San Ysidro is 137/100 - which is 2% lower than California.
      San Ysidro
      137

      37% 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 San Ysidro? San Ysidro crime rates are 3,464, which are 22% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,464 per 100k people

      49% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      49% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in San Ysidro? The median income in San Ysidro is $65,404 which is 3% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $65,40418% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,57034% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      41% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is San Ysidro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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

      A Housing

      What are San Ysidro home prices? San Ysidro home prices are $378,173 - which is 8% lower than California
      Median home value
      $378,173105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48156% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      41% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does San Ysidro have good schools? The San Ysidro graduation rate is 53% - which is 34% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      53%

      36% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is San Ysidro a good place to live? San Ysidro has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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