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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Zizzo
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
People's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Ugly Mug
Coffee Shop
Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Donut Station
Coffee Shop
Cook House
Coffee Shop
Windmill Café
Coffee Shop
Perfectly Pressed
Coffee Shop
Paula's
Coffee Shop
Pleasure Point Juices
Coffee Shop
Coffeetopia
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Allbright's Donut Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Cat & Cloud Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Chill Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cliff Cafe
Coffee Shop
Midtown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mr. Toots
Coffee Shop
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Moe's Alley
Nightclub
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Theatre Arts
CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Ropes Course
Attraction
Capitola Historical Museum
Museum
Rio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Capitola Wharf
Attraction
Market Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Tyrrell Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum
Broadway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Scandinavian Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Duck Island Stage
Theatre Arts
Giant Dipper
Attraction
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Theme Park
Mystery Spot
Attraction
Looff Carousel
Attraction
Undertow
Attraction
Museum of Art & History
Museum
Vets Hall
Theatre Arts
Clock Tower
Attraction
Campfire Center
Theatre Arts
Del Mar Theater
Cinema
Santa Cruz Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) D-
Garden Liquors & Deli
Alcohol
Linwood's
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Harbor Liquors
Alcohol
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza My Heart
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sugar Bakery
Sweets
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Sherri’s Cookies
Sweets
BevMo!
Alcohol
See's Candies
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
JJ's Saloon
Bar
Fitness (0) F
CrossFit UP
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Amunddon
Gym
Pleasure Point Yoga
Gym
Korean Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Urban Sanctuary
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
Rocky's Fitness Center
Gym
Junebug's Gym
Gym
The Diversity Center
Community Centre
Santa Cruz Power Fitness
Gym
Market Street Senior Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Yoga Center
Gym
Boys' & Girls' Club Swim Team
Community Centre
BodyFit
Gym
Groceries (0) C-
Entemann's
Bakery
Live Oak Super
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Save-Mart
Grocery Store
Sunnyside Produce
Grocery Store
The Fish Lady
Seafood
Nob Hill Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Staff of Life
Grocery Store
Just Cake
Bakery
El Rosal Bakery
Bakery
Dunlaps Donuts
Bakery
H&H Fresh Fish
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Buttery
Bakery
Shopper's Corner
Grocery Store
La Plaza Market
Grocery Store
AJ's Market
Grocery Store
Beach Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
New Leaf Community Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Winkle Farm Park
Park
Winkle Farm Park
Playground
Rodriguez Neighborhood Park
Park
Chanticleer County Park
Park
Leo's Haven
Playground
Arana Gulch Creek / Brookwood Drive
Park
Coffee Lane Park
Park
Rodeo Creek Gulch
Park
Hestwood Park
Park
Harbor Knolls
Park
Jose Avenue Park
Park
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Park
Brommer Street Park
Park
John Franks Park
Park
DeLaveaga Park
Park
Simpkins Family Swim Center
Park
Peery Park
Park
Santa Cruz Gardens Park
Park
DeLaveaga Park
Park
Heart of Soquel Park
Park
Felt Street Park
Park
Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
Park
Soquel Lions Park
Park
Star Of The Sea Park
Park
Frederick Street Park
Park
Shops (2) A+
Marshalls
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Steve's Good To Go
Convenience Store
Mel's Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Santa Cruz Electronics
Electronics
The Hidden Jewel
Clothing
Attilia's Antiques
Furniture
Pacific Skin Care
Beauty
Bill's Bike Repair
Bicycle
Pro-Build
Home Improvement
Recycled Bikes of Santa Cruz
Bicycle
Lather Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Pet Pals Discount Pet Supplies
Pets
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Sprint Wireless
Electronics
Site for Sore Eyes
Optician
Gem Show
Fashion
Capitola Hobbies
Toys
Paradise Tanning
Beauty
Sundance Spas
Furniture
Bicycle Trip
Bicycle
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Escape Nails & Day Spa
Beauty
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Macy's
Department Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Live Oak city.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Soquel Drive & Mission Drive
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Thurber Lane
Bus Stop
Dominican Hospital
Bus Stop
Dominican Hospital
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Mission Drive
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Chanticleer Avenue
Bus Stop
Dominican Hospital
Bus Stop
Dominican Hospital
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Paul Sweet Road
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Winkle Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Winkle Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Avenue & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Dover Drive
Bus Stop
Soquel Avenue & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Rodeo Gulch Road
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 16th Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 17th Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & Foster Court
Bus Stop
Soquel Drive & Research Park Drive
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & Leila Court
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & 17th Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & Jose Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & El Dorado Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & Woodrose Avenue
Bus Stop
Capitola Road & Maciel Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Live Oak city is 106/100 - which is 24% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Live Oak city crime rates are 3,807 per 100k, which is 34% higher than California
Property Crime
3,138 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
670 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Live Oak city is $41,919 - which is 34% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$41,919 F
Unemployment Rate
5.7% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
Police
Sutter Health
Clinic
Commercial Crossing Center
Clinic
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center
Hospital
Dominican Hospital
Hospital
Santa Cruz Healthcare Center
Doctor
Capitola Police Community Center
Police
PAMF Santa Cruz Center
Clinic
North Coast Orthodontics
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Central Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Sheriff Substation
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
East Cliff Family Health Center
Clinic
Capitola Police
Police
Horsnyder Pharmacy and Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Capitola Fire
Fire Station
Opal Cliffs Professional Building
Dentist
Santa Cruz City Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Joseph S Kim, DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
550 Water, Bldg. K
Doctor
550 Water, Bldg. J
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Live Oak city home prices are $152,000 - which is 63% lower than California
Home Price
$152,000 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C-

The Live Oak city graduation rate is 59% - which is 27% lower than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Special Education Preschool
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Green Acres Elementary
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Vhm Christian School
Live Oak Elementary
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Soquel Elementary
Shoreline Middle
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Del Mar Elementary
Main Street Elementary
Opal Cliffs
Branciforte Middle
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Alternative Family Education
New Brighton Middle
Midtown Montessori
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Holy Cross School
Happy Valley Elementary
Mcp Middle & High School
High Schools (0) F
Harbor High
Soquel High
Santa Cruz County Cypress Charter High
Cypress Charter High
Costanoa Continuation High
Ark Independent Studies
Alternative Family Education
Merit Academy
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Mcp Middle & High School
Delta Charter
Santa Cruz High
Santa Cruz County Rop
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Santa Cruz County Community
Santa Cruz County Court
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
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  • Live Oak city has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Live Oak city crime rates are 34% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Live Oak city is 24% lower than the California average
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Winkle Farm Park
      Winkle Farm Park
      Rodriguez Neighborhood Park
      Chanticleer County Park
      Leo's Haven
      Arana Gulch Creek / Brookwood Drive
      Coffee Lane Park
      Rodeo Creek Gulch

      Entertainment

      Moe's Alley
      Santa Cruz Shakespeare
      CineLux 41st Avenue Cinemas
      Ropes Course
      Capitola Historical Museum
      Rio Theatre
      Capitola Wharf
      Capitola Wharf

      Food & Drink

      Garden Liquors & Deli
      Linwood's
      Domino's
      Jamba Juice
      Harbor Liquors
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Taco Bell
      Panda Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Live Oak city? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Live Oak city.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Live Oak city? The cost of living in Live Oak city is 106/100 - which is 24% lower than California.
      Live Oak city
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Live Oak city? Live Oak city crime rates are 3,807, which are 34% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,807 per 100k people

      64% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      64% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Live Oak city? The median income in Live Oak city is $41,919 which is 34% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $41,91924% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,09539% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      22% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Live Oak city a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Live Oak city home prices? Live Oak city home prices are $152,000 - which is 63% lower than California
      Median home value
      $152,00018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78417% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Live Oak city have good schools? The Live Oak city graduation rate is 59% - which is 27% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      29% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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