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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
The Lovin' Spoonful
Coffee Shop
Le Stella Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lighthouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fresco Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spudnuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dune Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Good Cup Downtown
Coffee Shop
Breakfast Culture Club
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Java Station
Coffee Shop
The Java Station
Coffee Shop
Playa Azul
Coffee Shop
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Honey B
Coffee Shop
Dune Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
SBCC East Campus Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Backyard Bowls
Coffee Shop
Santa Barbara Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Earl Warren Show Grounds
Attraction
The Hitchcock Cinema & Public House
Cinema
Emmons Arts Center
Theatre Arts
amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Edward Spaulding Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Casa Dolores
Museum
Arlington Theatre
Cinema
Arts and Culture Center
Theatre Arts
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Museum
The Granada Theatre
Theatre Arts
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Museum
Fiesta Cinema
Cinema
Paseo Nuevo Metropolitan Theatres
Theatre Arts
Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo 4 Cinemas
Cinema
Lobero Theatre
Theatre Arts
Casa de la Guerra
Museum
Riviera Theatre
Cinema
Garvin Theater
Theatre Arts
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Museum
Jurkowitz Theater
Theatre Arts
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre
Cinema
Carriage Museum
Museum
Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara
Museum
The Savoy
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blenders In The Grass - 5 Points
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
La Salsa
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
South Coast Deli
Deli
Wabi Sabi
Fast Food
Empty Bowl
Fast Food
Shalhoob Meat Co
Fast Food
Fala Bar
Fast Food
Corazón cocina
Fast Food
Pizzeria Veloce
Fast Food
Roris Organic Ice Cream
Fast Food
The garden
Fast Food
Zuzu Candies
Sweets
Milk & Honey Tapas
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Satellite SB
Bar
The Creekside Inn
Bar
Wildcat
Bar
West Campus Cafeteria
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Club Pilates
Gym
Twelve 35 Teen Center
Community Centre
Santa Barbara Athletic Club
Gym
Carrillo Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Soup
Gym
JR Richards Gymnasium
Gym
Killer B Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Foodland Market
Grocery Store
Mesa Produce
Grocery Store
The Little Things Bakery
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Lazy Acres
Grocery Store
Tino's Italian Grocery
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Presidio Liquor Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Cheese Shop Santa Barbara
Cheese
Santa Cruz Market
Grocery Store
oat bakery
Bakery
D'Angelo's Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Chapala Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tri-County Produce
Grocery Store
Lassen's Health Food
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Las Positas Tennis Courts
Park
Las Positas Park
Park
Elings Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Earl Warren Show Grounds
Park
Escondido Park
Park
Escondido Park
Park
Pilgrim Terrace Park
Park
Hilda Ray Park
Park
Pilgrim Terrace Park
Park
Hilda McIntyre Ray Park
Park
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Harding Recreation Center
Park
Douglas Family Preserve
Park
Mackenzie Park
Park
Mesa Lane Steps
Park
McKenzie Park
Park
la Coronilla Park
Park
Honda Valley Park
Park
Bohnett Park
Park
Bohnett Park
Park
La Mesa Park
Park
Honda Valley and Thornberry Parks
Park
Shops (0) F
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Singer's Big & Tall
Clothing
Chaucer's Books
Books
The Point Market
Convenience Store
Macy's
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Amy's Skin Care
Beauty
Riverblue Salon Spa
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
Mission Audio/Video
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
SalonCentric
Beauty
European Wax Center
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Five Points Shopping Center
Mall
iGeeks iPhone Repair
Electronics
Yani Skin Care Santa Barbara
Beauty
Asia Warren Skin Care
Beauty
Legends Salon
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Petersen Plaza
Mall
Indigo Interiors
Interior Decoration
Cantwell's
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Westside (A+)

2. Waterfront (B)

3. Mesa (B)

4. Eastside (B-)

5. Upper State (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Las Positas.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Hillside House
Bus Stop
Hillside House
Bus Stop
Las Positas & Richelle
Bus Stop
Las Positas & Richelle
Bus Stop
Las Positas Park
Bus Stop
Veronica Springs & Torino
Bus Stop
Torino & Veronica Springs
Bus Stop
Torino & Palermo
Bus Stop
Torino & Calle de los Amigos
Bus Stop
Torino & Palermo
Bus Stop
Torino & Barcelona
Bus Stop
Torino & Calle de los Amigos
Bus Stop
Calle de los Amigos & Valle Verde
Bus Stop
Calle de los Amigos & Valle Verde
Bus Stop
Calle de los Amigos & Senda Verde
Bus Stop
Portesuello & Gillespie
Bus Stop
Calle de los Amigos & Senda Verde
Bus Stop
Treasure & Calle Real
Bus Stop
Calle Real & Treasure
Bus Stop
Modoc & Portesuello
Bus Stop
Casiano & Mariana
Bus Stop
Mariana & Casiano
Bus Stop
Las Positas & Cliff
Bus Stop
Cliff & Alan
Bus Stop
Las Positas & Cliff
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westside (A+)

2. Upper State (A+)

3. Mesa (A+)

4. Riviera (D+)

5. Downtown (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Las Positas is 221/100 - which is 59% 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. Downtown (F)

2. Eastside (F)

3. Las Positas (F)

4. Mesa (F)

5. Riviera (F)

crime A+

Las Positas crime rates are 860 per 100k, which is 70% lower than California
Property Crime
771 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Las Positas (A+)

2. Riviera (A+)

3. Mesa (A-)

4. Westside (A-)

5. Upper State (C+)

employment A+

The median income in Las Positas is $114,868 - which is 80% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$114,868 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Upper State (A+)

2. Westside (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Waterfront (A)

5. Eastside (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
SB Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Cottage Hospital
Hospital
Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
Clinic
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Hospital
Westside Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Federal Drug
Pharmacy
The Ryn Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic
Doctor
Dermatology Aesthetics Center
Doctor
SB Fire Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
SB Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Joel H Brandt MD
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ericson Dental
Dentist
Dental arts of Santa Barbara
Dentist
Nina Madavi, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Jay Winner MD
Doctor
Kendall, Rohde & Associates
Dentist
Erik S. Wipf DDS Inc.
Dentist
Anapamu Holistic Health Clinic
Clinic
Sansum Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sansum Cinic
Clinic
Ralphs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Westside (A+)

3. Mesa (A+)

4. Upper State (A+)

5. Eastside (A+)

housing D

Las Positas home prices are $1,078,700 - which is 164% higher than California
Home Price
$1,078,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
9.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Westside (B)

2. Eastside (B-)

3. Riviera (C+)

4. Downtown (C)

5. Las Positas (D)

schools C

The Las Positas graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Providence-Sbcs
Adams Elementary
Monroe Elementary
Harding University Partnership
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Peabody Charter
Washington Elementary
Peabody Charter
Providence
Notre Dame School
Hope Elementary
Santa Barbara Middle School
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Vieja Valley Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary
Mckinley Elementary
Open Alternative
Trivium Charter School Voyage
El Montecito School San Roque
Santa Barbara County Special Education
Hollister Elementary
Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood
High Schools (0) F
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Eureka School Of Santa Barbara
Providence
St Therese Classical Academy
Santa Barbara Middle School
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
La Cuesta Continuation High
Alta Vista Alternative High
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara County Special Education
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Santa Barbara County Rop-South
Santa Barbara County Community
San Marcos Senior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Upper State (A-)

2. Mesa (B-)

3. Downtown (C+)

4. Las Positas (C)

5. Waterfront (D+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Riviera (A+)

2. Eastside (B+)

3. Downtown (B+)

4. Westside (D-)

5. Mesa (A+)

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Las Positas Area Facts

  • Las Positas has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Las Positas crime rates are 66% lower than the Santa Barbara average
  • Cost of living in Las Positas is equal to the Santa Barbara average
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Las Positas Tennis Courts
      Las Positas Park
      Elings Park
      Hidden Valley Park
      Earl Warren Show Grounds
      Escondido Park
      Escondido Park
      Pilgrim Terrace Park

      Entertainment

      Earl Warren Show Grounds
      The Hitchcock Cinema & Public House
      Emmons Arts Center
      amphitheater
      Edward Spaulding Auditorium
      Casa Dolores
      Arlington Theatre
      Arts and Culture Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Blenders In The Grass - 5 Points
      Subway
      La Salsa
      El Pollo Loco
      McDonald's
      South Coast Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Las Positas? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Las Positas.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Las Positas? The cost of living in Las Positas is 221/100 - which is 59% higher than California.
      Las Positas
      221

      121% more expensive than average

      Santa Barbara
      221

      121% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Las Positas? Las Positas crime rates are 860, which are 70% lower than California
      Total Crime
      860 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 117

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Las Positas? The median income in Las Positas is $114,868 which is 80% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $114,868108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $65,177119% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Las Positas a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
      Cottage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Federal Drug
      Ralphs Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Ryn Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic
      Joel H Brandt MD
      Dermatology Aesthetics Center
      Dr. Jay Winner MD

      D Housing

      What are Las Positas home prices? Las Positas home prices are $1,078,700 - which is 164% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,078,700484% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,915102% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Las Positas have good schools? The Las Positas graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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