Livability Score

71
/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 (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Cactus Bar & Grill
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Palo Verde Historical Museum
Museum
Port Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) F
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
La Paloma
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sunrise Creamery & Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Blythe Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Parks (9) C-
Sungold Park
Park
Margaret White Elementary School Play Ground
Playground
Todd Park
Park
Appleby Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Quechan Park
Park
Shops (8) F
76
Convenience Store
R & R Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
24 Market
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Oscar's Stop & Shop
Convenience Store
Flying J
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Blythe.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
Hobsonway & 7th Street - Rite Aid
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & 9th Street
Bus Stop
7th Street @ Rite Aid
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & 7th Street- SSA/Albertson's
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & 5th Street
Bus Stop
Palo Verde Hospital
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & 3rd Street Eastbound
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Acacia
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Acacia
Bus Stop
1st Street & Hobsonway
Bus Stop
Main Street Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Agate
Bus Stop
Barnard & Main - Todd Park
Bus Stop
Broadway & Hobsonway
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Agate
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Elm
Bus Stop
Main & Hobsonway - Blythe Drug
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Cottonwood
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Green Valley
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Ash
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Ash
Bus Stop
Lovekin & Chanslorway
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Intake westbound
Bus Stop
Hobsonway & Lovekin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Blythe is 96/100 - which is 31% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D-

Blythe crime rates are 1,944 per 100k, which is 32% lower than California
Property Crime
1,339 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
605 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Blythe is $44,563 - which is 30% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$44,563 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Palo Verde Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Riverside County Fire Department Station #43
Fire Station
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Police
Blythe Police Department
Police
Blythe Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Blythe home prices are $156,100 - which is 62% lower than California
Home Price
$156,100 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools F

The Blythe graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than California
School Test Scores
23% F
High School Grad. Rates
62% F
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Desert Preparateory
Ruth Brown Elementary
Blythe District Preschool
Margaret White Elementary
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Blythe Middle
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Twin Palms Continuation
Palo Verde High
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ratings D

Blythe has an overall rating of 55% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Fun Things to Do in Blythe, CA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Blythe, CA has so many fascinating things to see and do, whether you're a resident or you're coming for a visit.

The Colorado River is a beautiful natural attraction and is a great place to go white water rafting. You can also visit the Blythe Intaglios, which features ancient ...Read More ruins that inform you about the history of the area, as well as mysterious natural phenomena that scientists have yet to figure out. If you want to get close to the animals who make their home in Blythe, you can visit Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, which is a fun attraction for the entire family.

Blythe Municipal Golf Course is another attraction in the area that you can enjoy with family and friends, or you can go to Desert Rides ATV Rentals for an exciting afternoon of driving off-road and enjoying the natural landscape. T-Rocks is a specialty shop nearby, and you can pick up a beautiful souvenir or two for loved ones as the perfect ending to your Blythe vacation. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sungold Park
      Margaret White Elementary School Play Ground
      Todd Park
      Appleby Park
      Gateway Park
      Miller Park
      Quechan Park

      Entertainment

      Palo Verde Historical Museum
      Port Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Domino's
      Del Taco
      Carl's Jr.
      Popeyes
      Jack in the Box
      La Paloma
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blythe? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Blythe.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blythe? The cost of living in Blythe is 96/100 - which is 31% lower than California.
      Blythe
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blythe? Blythe crime rates are 1,944, which are 32% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,944 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -43%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Blythe? The median income in Blythe is $44,563 which is 30% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $44,56319% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,88743% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Palo Verde Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Blythe home prices? Blythe home prices are $156,100 - which is 62% lower than California
      Median home value
      $156,10015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76320% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Blythe have good schools? The Blythe graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      62%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      53% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      36% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Blythe a good place to live? Blythe has an overall rating of 55% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      42%

      4 total surveys

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