Livability Score

72
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Bagelry
Coffee Shop
The Ugly Mug
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Donut Station
Coffee Shop
Cook House
Coffee Shop
Farm Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zizzo
Coffee Shop
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mr. Toots
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pacific Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Carried Away
Coffee Shop
Chill Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Cliff Cafe
Coffee Shop
Marianne's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Perfectly Pressed
Coffee Shop
Cat & Cloud Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Pleasure Point Juices
Coffee Shop
Paula's
Coffee Shop
People's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cabrillo College Gallery
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Capitola Historical Museum
Museum
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Ropes Course
Attraction
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Moe's Alley
Nightclub
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Aptos History Museum
Museum
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Theatre Arts
S. S. Palo Alto
Attraction
Aptos Cinemas
Cinema
Mystery Spot
Attraction
Rio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) D-
Bargetto Winery
Bar
Bargetto Winery and Chaucer's Cellars
Alcohol
Vino Cruz
Bar
Sir Froggy's Pub
Bar
JJ's Saloon
Bar
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Bar
Beer Thirty
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Village Host Pizza & Grill
Fast Food
Pizza My Heart
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
It's Wine Tyme
Bar
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Margaritaville
Bar
Britannia Arms
Bar
Fitness (0) F
CrossFit UP
Gym
Urban Sanctuary
Gym
Rocky's Fitness Center
Gym
Pleasure Point Yoga
Gym
Junebug's Gym
Gym
Korean Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Crossfit Amunddon
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
The Diversity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
AJ's Market
Grocery Store
Sunnyside Produce
Grocery Store
The Fish Lady
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Just Cake
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Save-Mart
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Heather's Patisserie
Bakery
Aptos Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Entemann's
Bakery
Casalegno's
Grocery Store
Live Oak Super
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Dunlaps Donuts
Bakery
New Leaf Market
Grocery Store
El Rosal Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Staff of Life
Grocery Store
Deluxe Foods
Grocery Store
H&H Fresh Fish
Seafood
Palm Deli
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
The Farm Park and Community Center
Park
Greenspace
Park
Richard Vessey Park
Park
Heart of Soquel Park
Park
Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
Park
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Park
Soquel Lions Park
Park
Willowbrook Park
Park
Cortez Park
Park
Monterey Avenue Park
Park
New Brighton City Park
Park
Monterey Avenue Park Access
Park
Rodeo Creek Gulch
Park
Peery Park
Park
Noble Gulch Park
Park
Winkle Farm Park
Playground
Winkle Farm Park
Park
Old Riverview Historic District
Park
Soquel Creek Park
Park
Santa Cruz Gardens Park
Park
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Park
Esplanade Park
Park
Coffee Lane Park
Park
Jade Street Park
Park
Leo's Haven
Playground
Shops (7) F
Cowbelles For Heart & Home
Furniture
Hairy Chair
Hairdresser
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Escape Nails & Day Spa
Beauty
Kaleidoscope
Toys
Land of Medicine Buddha
Books
Woodworm Party Store
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Capitola Produce
Convenience Store
Pet Pals Discount Pet Supplies
Pets
Bookstore
Books
Cabrillo Bike Coop
Bicycle
Bill's Bike Repair
Bicycle
Pacific Skin Care
Beauty
The Hidden Jewel
Clothing
Attilia's Antiques
Furniture
La Roux Salon
Beauty
Mel's Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Oceania Imports
Clothing
Carmel Bay Company
Gift Shop
Ross
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Bicycle Trip
Bicycle
Sea Level
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Soquel.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations A+
Soquel Drive & Fairway Drive
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Browns Lane
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Orchard Street
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Main Street
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Cunnison Lane
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Silver Birch Lane
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Main Street
Bus Stop
Soquel Dr / Capitola Ave
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Capitola Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Dr / Capitola Ave
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Capitola Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & East Walnut Street
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Monterey Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Maplethorpe Lane
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Daubenbiss Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Daubenbiss Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Avenue & Gary Drive
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Merrill Road
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Willowbrook Lane
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Dr / 41st Ave
Bus Stop
Capitola Avenue & Hill Street
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & 41st Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Soquel is 180/100 - which is 29% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Soquel crime rates are 2,038 per 100k, which is 28% lower than California
Property Crime
1,680 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
358 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Soquel is $96,434 - which is 51% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$96,434 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sheriff's Office
Police
Capitola Police
Police
Capitola Fire
Fire Station
Doctors on Duty
Hospital
North Coast Orthodontics
Doctor
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Sutter Health
Clinic
Capitola Police Community Center
Police
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
Commercial Crossing Center
Clinic
Dominican Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Opal Cliffs Professional Building
Dentist
Santa Cruz Healthcare Center
Doctor
Whitelaw Chiropractic
Doctor
Central Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Branciforte Fire Protection District
Fire Station
PAMF Santa Cruz Center
Clinic
Sheriff Substation
Police
Mid County Safety Center (Sheriff Substation)
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Cliff Family Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Soquel home prices are $703,800 - which is 72% higher than California
Home Price
$703,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Soquel graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than California
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Main Street Elementary
Soquel Elementary
Santa Cruz Montessori School
New Brighton Middle
Twin Lakes Christian School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Mar Vista Elementary
Mountain Elementary
Opal Cliffs
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Special Education Preschool
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Green Acres Elementary
Live Oak Elementary
De Laveaga Elementary
Vhm Christian School
Shoreline Middle
Happy Valley Elementary
Del Mar Elementary
Valencia Elementary
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Orchard School
Branciforte Middle
Gault Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Soquel High
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Delta Charter
Merit Academy
Harbor High
Cypress Charter High
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High
Costanoa Continuation High
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative Family Education
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ratings A-

Soquel has an overall rating of 78% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Soquel, CA is a Decent Place to Put Down Roots 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) As a resident living in Soquel, California for the last five years, I can give this place my seal of approval. It isn't a flashy, high-profile place and that's just the way we all liked it. The people who call Soquel will home are everyday, hard-working men and women who raise th ...Read More eir families here and to do everything they can to see to it that our community stays great. We have good schools, and impressively low crime rate, nice houses and safe, well-kept neighborhoods, and jobs in and around Soquel so no one is unemployed unless it's by choice.


We have all the natural beauty that California is known for, and it's great to be able to head off into the woods or the mountains for a hike or some camping for some rest and relaxation. We also have some other fun things to do around here. We have the Mystery Spot amusement park, Mount Vernon Adventures which includes ziplining and challenge courses, the Capitola Begonia Festival, Santa Cruz Whale Watching (one of my personal favorites), and EXIT Santa Cruz escape games. This is a place where there really is something for everyone. I really enjoy living here. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Soquel? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Farm Park and Community Center
      Greenspace
      Richard Vessey Park
      Heart of Soquel Park
      Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
      Anna Jean Cummings Park
      Soquel Lions Park
      Willowbrook Park

      Entertainment

      Cabrillo College Gallery
      Amphitheater
      Campfire Center
      Capitola Historical Museum
      Capitola Wharf
      Ropes Course
      Capitola Wharf
      Moe's Alley

      Food & Drink

      Bargetto Winery
      Bargetto Winery and Chaucer's Cellars
      Vino Cruz
      Sir Froggy's Pub
      JJ's Saloon
      Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
      Beer Thirty
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Soquel? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Soquel.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Soquel? The cost of living in Soquel is 180/100 - which is 29% higher than California.
      Soquel
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Soquel? Soquel crime rates are 2,038, which are 28% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,038 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Soquel? The median income in Soquel is $96,434 which is 51% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $96,43474% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,97864% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Soquel a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Soquel home prices? Soquel home prices are $703,800 - which is 72% higher than California
      Median home value
      $703,800281% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,952106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Soquel have good schools? The Soquel graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      36% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Soquel a good place to live? Soquel has an overall rating of 78% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      1 total surveys

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