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
Coffee Quarter
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Donut Connection
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Museum
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Museum
RC Cinema
Cinema
Solomons Gallery
Art Gallery
Solomons Gallery
Art Gallery
J.C. Lore Oyster House
Museum
Sprayground
Water Park
AMC Lexington Park 6
Cinema
Calvert Marine Museum
Museum
Drum Point Lighthouse
Museum
Food and Drink (17) D-
Chipotle
Fast Food
ABC Liquors and Lounge
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
California Wine And Spirits
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Wildewood Liquor Store
Alcohol
Tobacco Barn
Bar
Tiki Bar
Bar
Cone Island
Sweets
Solomons Snacks
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Wildewood One Community Centre
Community Centre
Wildwood Community Center Building
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Anita's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (9) B
Town Creek Park
Park
Town Creek Park
Park
Town Creek Park Playground
Playground
Dunleigh Neighborhood Park
Park
Dunleigh Playground
Playground
Saint Marys River State Park
Park
Chancellors Run Regional Park
Park
Chancellors Run Regional Park Playground
Playground
Myrtle Point Park
Park
Nicolet Park
Park
Nicolet Park
Park
Wildewood Park #2
Park
Wildewood Community Park
Park
Wildewood Playground
Playground
Hickory Nut Playground
Park
Sycamore Hollow Park
Park
Elmer Brown Freedom Park
Park
Saint Andrew's Estate Park
Park
St Andrew's Estate Park
Park
Jarboesville Park
Park
Pepperidge Park
Park
Pepperidge Park Playground
Playground
Lancaster Park
Park
Willow Creek Gardens
Park
Disc Golf Course
Park
Shops (20) D-
Blair's Jewelry & Gifts
Fashion
AT&T
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Famous Footwear
Shoes
G & H Jewelry
Fashion
Marshalls
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Old Navy
Clothing
Petco
Pets
Wawa
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Ronnie's Shear Designs
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Doctors On Sight
Optician
Wawa
Convenience Store
Paint N' Place
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
DSW
Shoes
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
JCPenney
Department Store
Sundown Gift Co.
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in California.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
California Airport in Saint Mary's County
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in California is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C-

California crime rates are 1,984 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,595 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
388 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A+

The median income in California is $97,331 - which is 28% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$97,331 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Bay District VFD - Station 9
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedStar Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Dylan Scheider Orthodontics
Dentist
Solomons Sub-Station
Police
Solomons Medical Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lexington Park VRS
Ambulance Station
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Clinic
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Amit Khanna, DMD
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

California home prices are $283,300 - which is 2% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$283,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C+

The California graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (3) C-
Town Creek Elementary
Esperanza Middle
Green Holly Elementary School
Greenview Knolls Elementary
Starmarker School Early Education Wyildwood
Evergreen Elementary School
Lexington Park Elementary
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool
George Washington Carver Elementary
Chesapeake Charter School
Hollywood Elementary
St. Mary'S County Evening High School
High Schools (0) F
Great Mills High
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ratings A

California has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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California Area Facts

  • California has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • California crime rates are 2% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in California is 5% higher than the Maryland average

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Enjoy St Mary's State Park in California Maryland 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in California Maryland for the last 4 years and have enjoyed the small-town atmosphere and the great nature and hiking trails that provide lots of outdoor activities for those who love nature and adventure. California has a lot of retail establishment including r ...Read More estaurants, shops, and various other places to purchase goods and have the convenience of larger more metropolitan cities such as Walmart, Target, and all of the fast food restaurants. The school system in California is okay and the city does not have a lot of crime so its safe for your kids to play.


The best areas in California are around the Town Creek Park and St. Mary’s State Park area that has lots of shops and great neighborhoods with family-friendly people that truly care about one another and enjoy this small town atmosphere. California is a city that's continuing to grow and expand by bringing in new small businesses and various other amenities to create a more diverse and fun place to enjoy family life and to entertain friends. If you're relocating to Maryland California would be a great place if you enjoy a small town atmosphere and a community that truly cares for one another. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Town Creek Park
      Town Creek Park
      Town Creek Park Playground
      Dunleigh Neighborhood Park
      Dunleigh Playground
      Saint Marys River State Park
      Chancellors Run Regional Park
      Chancellors Run Regional Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
      Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
      RC Cinema
      Solomons Gallery
      Solomons Gallery
      J.C. Lore Oyster House
      Sprayground
      AMC Lexington Park 6

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      ABC Liquors and Lounge
      Checkers
      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in California? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in California.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in California? The cost of living in California is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than Maryland.
      California
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in California? California crime rates are 1,984, which are 2% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,984 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in California? The median income in California is $97,331 which is 28% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $97,33176% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,80740% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are California home prices? California home prices are $283,300 - which is 2% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $283,30053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63172% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does California have good schools? The California graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is California a good place to live? California has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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