Livability Score

62
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
DoJo Cafe Mobile Coffee
Coffee Shop
City Heights Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Kensington Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scrimshaw Coffee
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Living Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prince Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BCB Coffee
Coffee Shop
Big City Bagels
Coffee Shop
Cairo Lounge Cafe (Cairo's)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lestat's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Royale
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Little Saigon
Attraction
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
SDSU Open Air Theater
Theatre Arts
Historical Archaeoloyg and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab
Museum
Blue Pearl Art
Art Gallery
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Kassab Family Community Theater
Theatre Arts
City Heights Yacht Club
Nightclub
The Irenic
Nightclub
Snapdragon Stadium
Stadium
Media Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Observatory North Park
Theatre Arts
Diversionary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Athenaeum School of Art
Theatre Arts
AMC Mission Valley 20
Cinema
Numbers
Nightclub
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Balboa Park Carousel
Attraction
San Diego Zoo Miniature Railroad
Attraction
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Spanish Village Art Center
Attraction
Moreton Bay Fig tree
Attraction
Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Theater
Cinema
San Diego Natural History Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (4) C+
Mariscos La Morena
Fast Food
Recognize Cocktails
Bar
Til-Two Club
Bar
Last Call
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tacos El Panson
Fast Food
Burger Lounge
Fast Food
Boulevard Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Kensington Brewing Company
Bar
Kensington Club
Bar
Moosie’s Ice Cream
Fast Food
Kikos Villar
Bar
The Tower Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Apple Tree Liquor
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Donut Star
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rainbow Bar and Grill
Bar
Oscars Cocktail Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Encanto Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
La Mesa Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
Food Center Market
Grocery Store
World Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
El Super Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Aztec Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Grocery Store
Vons 2352
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Corner Liquor
Grocery Store
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Market Place #204
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Pancho Villa Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Baron’s Market
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Windmill Farms
Grocery Store
Parks (1) C-
Talmadge Roundabout
Park
Alvarado Estates Community Park
Park
Kensington Park
Park
Blessed Sacrament Field
Park
Colina del Sol Park
Park
Kensington Pocket Park
Park
City Heights Community Park
Park
East San Diego Adult Recreation Center
Park
Ward Canyon Park
Park
SDSU Rugby Pitch (ENS 700)
Park
Teralta Neighborhood Park
Park
City Heights Community Recreation Center
Park
Campanile Park
Park
Aztec Center Green
Park
SDSU Centennial Plaza
Park
Faculty Staff Club outside patio.
Park
Mediterranean Garden
Park
Van Niekerk Quad
Park
Parking Box for Digital Permits
Park
Adams Avenue Park
Park
College Area Community Garden
Park
Grantville Neighborhood Park
Park
50th Park
Park
Language Academy Joint Use Field
Park
City Heights Cherokee Point Playground
Playground
Shops (2) D-
Ye Olde Bicycle Shop 2
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mid East Market
Convenience Store
LK Fashion Design
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bikes del Pueblo
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Aztec Market & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aztec Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bookstore
Books
Mega Dollar
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mission Square Market
Convenience Store
Toxic's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Heights Optometry
Optician
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, 2.8% take public transportation in Talmadge.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Fairmount Avenue & Meade Avenue
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Biona Drive
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Biona Drive
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
Fairmount Avenue & El Cajon Boulevard
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & 43rd Street
Bus Stop
El Cajon Boulevard & 43rd Street
Bus Stop
Fairmount Avenue & Orange Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Kensington Drive
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Kensington Drive
Bus Stop
Fairmount Avenue & Orange Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 47th Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 47th Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Chamoune Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Chamoune Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Highland Avenue
Bus Stop
Fairmount Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Euclid Avenue & Wightman Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
Fairmount Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 39th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 39th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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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 Talmadge is 164/100 - which is 18% 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 D+

Talmadge crime rates are 2,696 per 100k, which is 5% lower than California
Property Crime
2,311 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
385 crimes per 100k D+
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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 Talmadge is $78,229 - which is 23% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$78,229 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic
S.D.S.U. Police Department
Police
Student Health Services
Doctor
Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Sta. #17
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood - College Avenue Sarah Weddington Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
Doctor
San Diego Fire Sta. #18
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 26
Fire Station
San Diego Fife Sta. # 26
Fire Station
Alvarado Hospital
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SDSU Sports Medicine
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 31
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

Talmadge home prices are $613,912 - which is 50% higher than California
Home Price
$613,912 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
39% A+
Home Affordability
7.8x (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 D

The Talmadge graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Ibarra Elementary
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Euclid Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Iftin Charter
Mann Middle
Hardy Elementary
Thrive Public
Thrive Public
Fay Elementary
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School
Rosa Parks Elementary
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Normal Heights Elementary
Central Elementary
Wilson Middle
Arroyo Paseo Charter High
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Marshall Elementary
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Health Sciences Middle
Health Sciences Middle
Stein Education Center
High Schools (2) B-
Hoover High
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
Thrive Public
Crawford High
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Stein Education Center
Victory Christian Academy
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
San Diego Virtual
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Alba
Trace
Excelsior Academy
St Augustine High School
Brookshire International Academy
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Urban Skills Center
Helix High
Helix High
Henry 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 A+

Talmadge has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Talmadge Roundabout
      Alvarado Estates Community Park
      Kensington Park
      Blessed Sacrament Field
      Colina del Sol Park
      Kensington Pocket Park
      City Heights Community Park
      East San Diego Adult Recreation Center

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Mariscos La Morena
      Recognize Cocktails
      Til-Two Club
      Last Call
      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Tacos El Panson

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Talmadge? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Talmadge.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Talmadge? The cost of living in Talmadge is 164/100 - which is 18% higher than California.
      Talmadge
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Talmadge? Talmadge crime rates are 2,696, which are 5% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,696 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Talmadge? The median income in Talmadge is $78,229 which is 23% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $78,22941% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,86247% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Talmadge a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Talmadge home prices? Talmadge home prices are $613,912 - which is 50% higher than California
      Median home value
      $613,912232% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,53462% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      44% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Talmadge have good schools? The Talmadge graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Talmadge a good place to live? Talmadge has an overall rating of 85% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      4 total surveys

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