Livability Score

68
/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 (4) A+
Twigg's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Lestat's on Park
Coffee Shop
Monica's at the Park
Coffee Shop
Mystic Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JoyBrewed Espresso
Coffee Shop
Lestat's
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz
Coffee Shop
Oscar’s seafood
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Terrace Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little Nap Cafe
Coffee Shop
Creme De La Crepe
Coffee Shop
Better Buzz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unico Juice Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Swami's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Holsem Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Corner
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Diversionary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Athenaeum School of Art
Theatre Arts
AMC Mission Valley 20
Cinema
Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
Cinema
Landmark Theatres
Cinema
Numbers
Nightclub
AMC Fashion Valley 18
Cinema
Legacy International
Museum
Media Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Marston House
Museum
The Observatory North Park
Theatre Arts
The Irenic
Nightclub
Kid's Theater
Cinema
San Diego Zoo
Zoo
4D Theater
Cinema
San Diego Zoo Miniature Railroad
Attraction
Balboa Park Carousel
Attraction
Wegeforth Bowl
Theatre Arts
Spanish Village Art Center
Attraction
Moreton Bay Fig tree
Attraction
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre
Theatre Arts
Old Globe Theater
Theatre Arts
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
Theatre Arts
Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) A+
Park & Rec
Bar
Small Bar
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Lancers Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
Sweets
Cheers
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Corner Bakery Cafe
Fast Food
Hundred Proof
Bar
See's Candies
Sweets
Live Wire
Bar
Boulevard Liquor
Alcohol
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Sweet Factory
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Texas Food and Liquor
Alcohol
Kiko’s Seafood
Fast Food
Gilly's
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
In Cahoots
Bar
Hillcrest Brew Company
Bar
Fitness (3) A+
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Chris Keith Personal Training
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Invictus Fitness
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
Main Gym
Gym
Hale Holistic
Gym
Renegade Fitcamp
Gym
Spark Cycle
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
The Heart and Trotter
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Pancho Villa Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Corner Liquor
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Baron’s Market
Grocery Store
anyaseats
Health Food
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Vien Dong Iii
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Ripe North Park
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
University Heights Park
Park
Willie Serrano Field
Park
Old Trolley Barn Park
Park
Mercy Plaza
Park
Garfield Mixed Use Field
Park
North Park Community Park
Park
North Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
North Park Recreation Center
Park
Civita Park
Park
Mission Heights Park
Park
Granada Square
Park
Granada Square
Park
Sixth Avenue Playground
Playground
Morley Field Playground
Playground
Bird Park Toddler Playground
Playground
Morley Field Sports Complex
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Bird Park
Park
Bird Park Swingset
Playground
Morley Field Disk Golf Course
Park
Olive Park
Park
N. Mountain View Mini-Park
Park
Wabash Park
Park
Adams Avenue Park
Park
Shops (12) A+
Buddha's Light Book Store
Books
Barber of Seville
Hairdresser
Summer's Liquor
Convenience Store
Eden Plants & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
The Park Salon
Hairdresser
AXLE Hair Labor
Hairdresser
Bud's Liquor
Convenience Store
La Loupe Vintage
Clothing
Pompa and Son Upholstery
Furniture
Dream Hair Design
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
David's Bridal
Clothing
A To Z Wireless
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Jared
Fashion
Sports Fan
Clothing
Vans Off the Wall
Clothing
RadioShack
Electronics
Shiekh
Shoes
Styles for Less
Clothing
Dear Alice
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fredrick's of Hollywood
Clothing
Zumiez
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, 4.7% take public transportation in West University Heights.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
FlixBus San Diego Mission Valley
Bus Stop
Mission Valley Center
Transit Station
University Avenue & Richmond Street
Bus Stop
Hazard Center
Transit Station
University Avenue & Vermont Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Normal Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Richmond Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Vermont Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Herbert Street
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Park Boulevard
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 9th Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & 10th Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Park Boulevard
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle S & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
Hotel Circle South & Bachman Pl
Bus Stop
University Ave. / Sixth Ave.
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Alabama Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & Alabama Street
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Medical Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.7% C+
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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 West University Heights is 146/100 - which is 5% 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 C

West University Heights crime rates are 2,484 per 100k, which is 13% lower than California
Property Crime
2,170 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
314 crimes per 100k C+
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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 West University Heights is $66,574 - which is 4% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$66,574 C
Unemployment Rate
3.7% 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 C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
School Police Headquarters
Police
SDUSD Police Department
Police
Kindred Hospital - San Diego
Hospital
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
UC San Diego Medical Center
Hospital
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rio Vista Family Dentistry
Dentist
LifeStance Health Mission Valley
Clinic
San Diego City Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Western Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 14
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Sta. #18
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 23
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
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 D

West University Heights home prices are $469,970 - which is 15% higher than California
Home Price
$469,970 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
7.1x (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 West University Heights graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (3) F
Birney Elementary
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Aseltine School
Children'S Growing Center-First United Methodist
Garfield Elementary
Florence Elementary
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Alba
Roosevelt International Middle
Jefferson Elementary
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
San Diego Virtual
Grant K-8
Carson Elementary
St Patrick School
Holy Family School
St Didacus School
San Diego County Special Education
Hope Infant-Toddler Special Education
San Diego County Community
Fletcher Elementary
Elevate
Elevate Elementary
Sd Global Vision Academy
High Schools (2) A+
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Aseltine School
Urban Skills Center
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Trace
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Alba
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
San Diego Virtual
San Diego County Rop
San Diego County Special Education
San Diego County Community
Twain High
San Diego County Court
St Augustine High School
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Ihigh Virtual Academy
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Science And Technology
San Diego Business/Leadership
Kearny Sct
Kearny College Connections
Kearny Digital Media & Design
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
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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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  • West University Heights has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • West University Heights crime rates are 10% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in West University Heights is 13% lower than the San Diego average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West University Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      University Heights Park
      Willie Serrano Field
      Old Trolley Barn Park
      Mercy Plaza
      Garfield Mixed Use Field
      North Park Community Park
      North Park
      Creekside Park

      Entertainment

      Diversionary Theatre
      Athenaeum School of Art
      AMC Mission Valley 20
      Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
      Landmark Theatres
      Numbers
      AMC Fashion Valley 18
      Legacy International

      Food & Drink

      Park & Rec
      Small Bar
      Wendy's
      Lancers Cocktail Lounge
      Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
      Cheers
      Subway
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West University Heights? Of all people who commute, 4.7% take public transportation in West University Heights.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West University Heights? The cost of living in West University Heights is 146/100 - which is 5% higher than California.
      West University Heights
      146

      46% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in West University Heights? West University Heights crime rates are 2,484, which are 13% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,484 per 100k people

      7% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      7% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in West University Heights? The median income in West University Heights is $66,574 which is 4% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $66,57420% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,98044% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West University Heights 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

      D Housing

      What are West University Heights home prices? West University Heights home prices are $469,970 - which is 15% higher than California
      Median home value
      $469,970154% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West University Heights have good schools? The West University Heights graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      44% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

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