Livability Score

61
/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 not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Champagne Bakery
Coffee Shop
Donut Star
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunright Tea Studio
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tomo
Coffee Shop
Tiger Sugar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
S'wich
Coffee Shop
Portola
Coffee Shop
Raised by Lions Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Theater Building
Theatre Arts
Regal Edwards Market Place
Cinema
Artology Studio
Theatre Arts
Irvine Art and Music
Theatre Arts
Howard's Appliance TV & Mattress
Art Gallery
Old Towne Irvine
Attraction
FivePoint Arena
Stadium
Great Park Carousel
Attraction
Great Park Balloon
Attraction
AMC Classic Woodbridge 5
Cinema
Wild Rivers
Water Park
AMC
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) D-
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cherry on Top
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Ace Donut
Fast Food
Honeymee
Sweets
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Bambū Desserts & Drinks
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Flame Broiler
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
California Fish Grill
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Trabuco Center
Community Centre
Practice Gym
Gym
Main Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Supreme Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
9Round
Gym
Body Fitness
Gym
Pool House
Community Centre
Silverado Park Community Center
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Lakeview Senior Center
Community Centre
Movement Studio
Gym
Westview Fitness Center
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Fit Club
Gym
Portola Springs Community Center
Community Centre
Clifton C. Miller Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Zion Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
J Sweet Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sunmerry Bakery/ Happy Lemon
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Duke Bakery
Bakery
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
J.J. Bakery-Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
El Buen Sabor
Bakery
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (49) A+
Pepperwood Park
Park
Sycamore Park
Park
Carrotwood Park
Park
Northwood Community Park
Park
Blue Gum Park
Park
Coralwood Park
Park
Alderwood Park
Park
Silkwood Park
Park
Pinewood Park
Park
Brywood Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Silkwood Park
Park
Jeffrey Open Space Trail
Park
Park Paseo Recreation Center
Park
Olive Grove Square Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Racquet Club Park
Park
Pepper Tree Park
Park
Coral Tree Square Park
Park
Woodside Park
Park
Colonnade Garden Park
Park
Eucalyptus Park
Park
David Sills Lower Peters Canyon Park
Park
Palm Park
Park
Woodbury Community Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Kohl's
Department Store
ampm
Convenience Store
JAX Bicycles
Bicycle
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
Superclips
Hairdresser
Hair Masters
Hairdresser
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Northpark Optmetry
Optician
Happy Nails
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Pet Supply
Pets
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Pink Mascara
Clothing
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Rock N' Road Cyclery
Bicycle
Second Street Beauty
Beauty
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Anaheim Patio & Fireside
Furniture
Barnes & Noble
Books
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
World Market
Interior Decoration
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
DestinationXL
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Rancho San Joaquin (A+)

2. Irvine Health And Science Complex (A)

3. Walnut Village (A)

4. Business District (A)

5. Lower Peters Canyon (A-)

commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northwood.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Bryan-Culver
Bus Stop
Irvine-Culver
Bus Stop
Bryan-Market
Bus Stop
Irvine-Jamboree(3348)
Bus Stop
Tustin Metrolink Station
Transit Station
Dock 5
Bus Stop
Dock 8
Bus Stop
Dock 4
Bus Stop
Dock 7
Bus Stop
Tustin
Transit Station
Dock 3
Bus Stop
Dock 6
Bus Stop
Dock 2
Bus Stop
Dock 1
Bus Stop
7301
Bus Stop
7300
Bus Stop
7299
Bus Stop
OCTA
Bus Stop
8268
Bus Stop
OCTA
Bus Stop
7298
Bus Stop
OCTA
Bus Stop
7266
Bus Stop
8544
Bus Stop
7265
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Research Park (A+)

2. Northwood Point (A+)

3. Irvine Health And Science Complex (A+)

4. Walnut Village (A+)

5. East Industrial Complex (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Northwood is 196/100 - which is 40% 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. Great Park (B+)

2. Rancho San Joaquin (F)

3. Uc Irvine (F)

4. University Town Center (F)

5. Business District (F)

crime A+

Northwood crime rates are 1,441 per 100k, which is 49% lower than California
Property Crime
1,366 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
75 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Shady Canyon (A+)

2. Turtle Ridge (A+)

3. Uc Irvine (A+)

4. University Park (A+)

5. Oak Creek (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Northwood is $111,899 - which is 75% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$111,899 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Business District (A+)

2. El Camino Real (A+)

3. Woodbridge (A+)

4. Spectrum (A+)

5. Irvine Health And Science Complex (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
OCFA Station 26
Fire Station
Northpark Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dentistry Bliss
Dentist
Hoag Health Center - Woodbury
Clinic
OCFA Station 55
Fire Station
Irvine Village Orthodontics
Dentist
Long Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cal Dental
Dentist
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Cal Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Culver Family Dentistry
Dentist
OCFA Station 20
Fire Station
UDreamDental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hoag Urgent Care Tustin
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Bristol Park Medical Group
Doctor
OCFA Station 36
Fire Station
MedLife Pharmacy & Compounding
Pharmacy
Tooth & Smiles
Dentist
Dr. Neil Neimark, MD
Doctor
Woodbridge Square Medical
Doctor
Woodbridge Medical Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Oak Creek (C-)

2. University Town Center (C-)

3. West Park (C-)

4. Woodbridge (C-)

5. Uc Irvine (D+)

housing C+

Northwood home prices are $798,725 - which is 95% higher than California
Home Price
$798,725 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
7.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Uc Irvine (A+)

2. Turtle Ridge (A+)

3. East Industrial Complex (A-)

4. Walnut Village (B+)

5. West Park (B)

schools A+

The Northwood graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
77% B+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Northwood Elementary
Great Foundations Montessori
Brywood Elementary
New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine
Santiago Hills Elementary
Dreamland Preschool
Eastwood Elementary
Woodbury Elementary
Greentree Elementary
Northwood Montessori Of Irvine
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Canyon View Elementary
Stonegate Elementary
Great Foundations Montessori School
Cypress Village Elementary
College Park Elementary
Early Childhood Learning Center
Deerfield Elementary
Myford Elementary
Beacon Park
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Orchard Hills
Kindercare
Eastshore Elementary
Mardan School
High Schools (0) F
Irvine High
Arnold O. Beckman High
Northwood High
Mardan School
Crean Lutheran High School
Pacific Academy
Woodbridge High
Hillview High (Continuation)
Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
Creekside High
Spirit Academy
Tustin Connect
Tustin High
Portola High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Turtle Ridge (A+)

2. Woodbridge (A+)

3. Turtle Rock (A+)

4. University Park (A+)

5. Northwood Point (A+)

ratings D-

Northwood has an overall rating of 51% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Oak Creek (A+)

2. West Park (A+)

3. Woodbridge (A+)

4. Turtle Rock (A+)

5. Great Park (A)

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pepperwood Park
      Sycamore Park
      Carrotwood Park
      Northwood Community Park
      Blue Gum Park
      Coralwood Park
      Alderwood Park
      Silkwood Park

      Entertainment

      Theater Building
      Regal Edwards Market Place
      Artology Studio
      Irvine Art and Music
      Howard's Appliance TV & Mattress
      Old Towne Irvine
      FivePoint Arena
      Great Park Carousel

      Food & Drink

      Del Taco
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      Subway
      Togo's
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Jack in the Box
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwood? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Northwood.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwood? The cost of living in Northwood is 196/100 - which is 40% higher than California.
      Northwood
      196

      96% more expensive than average

      Irvine
      198

      98% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwood? Northwood crime rates are 1,441, which are 49% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,441 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Northwood? The median income in Northwood is $111,899 which is 75% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $111,899102% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,83560% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Irvine Medical Center
      Hoag Hospital Irvine

      Pharmacies

      MedLife Pharmacy & Compounding
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Long Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Neil Neimark, MD
      Lee Chiropractic
      Woodbridge Medical Center
      Hoag Health Center - Woodbridge
      Woodbridge Square Medical
      Woodbridge Professional Building
      Bristol Park Medical Group
      Student Health Center

      C+ Housing

      What are Northwood home prices? Northwood home prices are $798,725 - which is 95% higher than California
      Median home value
      $798,725332% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,906206% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Northwood have good schools? The Northwood graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Northwood a good place to live? Northwood has an overall rating of 51% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      2 total surveys

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