Livability Score

69
/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 (0) B
Spudnuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dune Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Good Cup Downtown
Coffee Shop
Breakfast Culture Club
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Playa Azul
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Lovin' Spoonful
Coffee Shop
Lighthouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Honey B
Coffee Shop
Dune Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Backyard Bowls
Coffee Shop
Santa Barbara Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
SBCC East Campus Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Shoreline Cafe
Coffee Shop
Goat Tree
Coffee Shop
Ah Juice Organics
Coffee Shop
State Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Le Stella Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresco Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Casa Dolores
Museum
Arlington Theatre
Cinema
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Museum
Arts and Culture Center
Theatre Arts
The Granada Theatre
Theatre Arts
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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
Metropolitan Metro 4 Theatre
Cinema
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Museum
Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara
Museum
The Savoy
Nightclub
Carriage Museum
Museum
Garvin Theater
Theatre Arts
Jurkowitz Theater
Theatre Arts
big fig tree
Attraction
Reagan Ranch Center
Museum
The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation
Museum
La Playa Stadium
Stadium
Earl Warren Show Grounds
Attraction
Condor Express Whale Watching
Attraction
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) A-
Wabi Sabi
Fast Food
South Coast Deli
Deli
Corazón cocina
Fast Food
Empty Bowl
Fast Food
The garden
Fast Food
Shalhoob Meat Co
Fast Food
Fala Bar
Fast Food
Pizzeria Veloce
Fast Food
Roris Organic Ice Cream
Fast Food
Zuzu Candies
Sweets
Milk & Honey Tapas
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Satellite SB
Bar
Wildcat
Bar
Yogurtland
Sweets
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baja Sharkeez
Bar
The Red Piano
Bar
JJ's Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Institution Ale Company
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
West Campus Cafeteria
Fast Food
Union Ale
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Twelve 35 Teen Center
Community Centre
Santa Barbara Athletic Club
Gym
Carrillo Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Soup
Gym
JR Richards Gymnasium
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Groceries (1) B
Foodland Market
Grocery Store
Tino's Italian Grocery
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Presidio Liquor Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Cheese Shop Santa Barbara
Cheese
Vons
Grocery Store
The Little Things Bakery
Bakery
Mesa Produce
Grocery Store
Santa Cruz Market
Grocery Store
oat bakery
Bakery
Lazy Acres
Grocery Store
D'Angelo's Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Chapala Market
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Tri-County Produce
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Bohnett Park
Park
Bohnett Park
Park
Harding Recreation Center
Park
Hilda McIntyre Ray Park
Park
Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center
Park
Hilda Ray Park
Park
Spencer Adams Park
Park
Honda Valley Park
Park
Spencer Adams Park
Park
Honda Valley and Thornberry Parks
Park
Thornbury Park
Park
Pilgrim Terrace Park
Park
Escondido Park
Park
Escondido Park
Park
Pilgrim Terrace Park
Park
Bath Street Pocket Park
Park
la Coronilla Park
Park
Wentworth Park
Park
Alameda Park
Park
El Paseo Plaza de la Guerra
Park
City Hall Plaza
Park
De la Guerra Plaza
Park
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Park
Storke Plaza
Park
Oak Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Lola
Clothing
Kaleidoscope Flowers
Florist
California Closets
Furniture
Kernohan's Toys
Toys
Indigo
Furniture
Cintron Salon
Hairdresser
1329 Salon & Spa
Beauty
Panache Bridal
Clothing
Fine Fabrics
Clothing
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Open Air Bicycles
Bicycle
Onward Art & Design
Fashion
Natasha Contemporary Womens Clothing
Clothing
Metro Entertainment
Toys
Sofa-U-Love
Furniture
Punch
Gift Shop
Mission Audio/Video
Electronics
Danuta
Fashion
Cantwell's
Convenience Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Lewis & Clark
Gift Shop
Yani Skin Care Santa Barbara
Beauty
Nordstrom
Department Store
Tillys
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
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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, 3.4% take public transportation in Westside.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
San Andres & Sola
Bus Stop
San Andres & Sola
Bus Stop
San Andres & Micheltorena
Bus Stop
San Andres & Micheltorena
Bus Stop
San Andres & Anapamu
Bus Stop
San Andres & Anapamu
Bus Stop
Carrillo & Chino
Bus Stop
San Andres & Valerio
Bus Stop
Carrillo & San Andres
Bus Stop
Westside Community Center
Bus Stop
Arrellaga & Castillo
Bus Stop
San Andres & Valerio
Bus Stop
Carrillo & Vista del Pueblo
Bus Stop
Carrillo & Vista del Pueblo
Bus Stop
Carrillo & San Pascual
Bus Stop
San Andres & Canon Perdido
Bus Stop
San Andres & Pedregosa
Bus Stop
San Andres & Pedregosa
Bus Stop
Bath & Victoria
Bus Stop
Bath & Micheltorena
Bus Stop
Carrillo & Miramonte
Bus Stop
Anapamu & Bath
Bus Stop
Canon Perdido & San Pascual
Bus Stop
Bath & Valerio
Bus Stop
San Pascual & Canon Perdido
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.4% F
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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 Westside is 191/100 - which is 37% 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-

Westside crime rates are 1,094 per 100k, which is 62% lower than California
Property Crime
857 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k B+
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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 Westside is $79,114 - which is 24% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$79,114 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Westside Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Anapamu Holistic Health Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ralphs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sansum Cinic
Clinic
Santa Barbara Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Kendall, Rohde & Associates
Dentist
Erik S. Wipf DDS Inc.
Dentist
Ericson Dental
Dentist
Dr. Jay Winner MD
Doctor
Nina Madavi, DDS
Dentist
Dental arts of Santa Barbara
Dentist
Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
Clinic
Cottage Hospital
Hospital
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Hospital
SB Fire Station 5
Fire Station
SB Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Joel H Brandt MD
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
SB Fire Station 3
Fire Station
The Ryn Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic
Doctor
Dermatology Aesthetics Center
Doctor
Eastside Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Eastside Family Dental Clinic
Dentist
CVS 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 B

Westside home prices are $807,180 - which is 97% higher than California
Home Price
$807,180 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
10.2x (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 F

The Westside graduation rate is 61% - which is 23% lower than California
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Providence
Notre Dame School
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Mckinley Elementary
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Monroe Elementary
Washington Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
El Montecito School San Roque
Adams Elementary
Santa Barbara Middle School
Peabody Charter
Peabody Charter
Providence-Sbcs
Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood
Adelante Charter
Franklin Elementary
Sunrise Montessori School
Cleveland Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary
Hope Elementary
Open Alternative
High Schools (0) F
Providence
St Therese Classical Academy
La Cuesta Continuation High
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Alta Vista Alternative High
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara Middle School
Eureka School Of Santa Barbara
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Santa Barbara County Special Education
Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court
Santa Barbara County Rop-South
Santa Barbara County Community
Trivium Charter School Voyage
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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+)

ratings D-

Westside has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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Westside, Santa Barbara, CA Area Guide

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Westside Area Facts

  • Westside has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Westside crime rates are 56% lower than the Santa Barbara average
  • Cost of living in Westside is 14% lower than the Santa Barbara average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bohnett Park
      Bohnett Park
      Harding Recreation Center
      Hilda McIntyre Ray Park
      Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center
      Hilda Ray Park
      Spencer Adams Park
      Honda Valley Park

      Entertainment

      Casa Dolores
      Arlington Theatre
      Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
      Arts and Culture Center
      The Granada Theatre
      Santa Barbara Museum of Art
      Fiesta Cinema
      Paseo Nuevo Metropolitan Theatres

      Food & Drink

      Wabi Sabi
      South Coast Deli
      Corazón cocina
      Empty Bowl
      The garden
      Shalhoob Meat Co
      Fala Bar
      Pizzeria Veloce

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westside? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Westside.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westside? The cost of living in Westside is 191/100 - which is 37% higher than California.
      Westside
      191

      91% 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 Westside? Westside crime rates are 1,094, which are 62% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,094 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 92

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westside? The median income in Westside is $79,114 which is 24% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $79,11443% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,68936% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many 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

      B Housing

      What are Westside home prices? Westside home prices are $807,180 - which is 97% higher than California
      Median home value
      $807,180337% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,977108% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Westside have good schools? The Westside graduation rate is 61% - which is 23% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      26% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Westside a good place to live? Westside has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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