Livability Score

67
/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 (8) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Amara Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Go Get Em Tiger
Coffee Shop
La Monarca Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Antigua Bread
Coffee Shop
Civil Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kindness and Mischeif
Coffee Shop
Monte Vista Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cycleway Coffee
Coffee Shop
Collage
Coffee Shop
Nicole's
Coffee Shop
The Highland Cafe
Coffee Shop
Café de Leche
Coffee Shop
Buster's
Coffee Shop
Kaldi
Coffee Shop
Woo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little Flower Candy Company
Coffee Shop
Berry Opera
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Green Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zweet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jones Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Art in the Park
Theatre Arts
Highland Park Bowl
Bowling Alley
Highland Theatre
Cinema
Highland Theatre
Cinema
The Goldfish
Nightclub
South Pasadena Historic Museum
Museum
Southwest Museum
Museum
Keck Theater
Theatre Arts
Remsen Bird Hillside Theater
Theatre Arts
Bird Theater
Theatre Arts
Space
Theatre Arts
Bird Sanctuary
Attraction
Rialto
Cinema
Mullin Family Studio And Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Art Building
Theatre Arts
iam8bit
Art Gallery
Lummis Home
Museum
Rock Rose Gallery
Art Gallery
Pee Wee's Big Adventure House
Attraction
All Star Lanes
Bowling Alley
Colorado Street Bridge
Attraction
Perry Mansion
Museum
Hale House
Museum
Valley Knudsen Garden Residence
Museum
Octagon House
Museum
Food and Drink (15) A+
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Penny's Burger
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fusion Burgers
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tam's Jr. Burger #2
Fast Food
Tropical Juice LA
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Afters Ice Cream
Sweets
Galco's Soda Pop Stop
Deli
Monterey Donut
Fast Food
Good Housekeeping HLP
Bar
Amigos Liquor - Wines, Spirits and More
Alcohol
The Greyhound
Bar
Foremost Liquors
Alcohol
Burgerlords
Fast Food
Delicias Bakery and Some
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
China Beauty
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Señor Fish
Fast Food
The Hermosillo
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Highland Park Crossfit
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Centre Fitness
Gym
Mission Street Yoga
Gym
Ramona Hall Community Center
Community Centre
Montecito Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Montecito Heights Community Center
Community Centre
The Youth House
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
bellacurves
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
El Sereno Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Glassell Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - A, B and Ballroom
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - Hall C
Community Centre
Pasadena Senior Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Conference Center
Community Centre
Fitness 19
Gym
Lincoln Heights Youth Center Complex
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Basecamp Fitness
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) A+
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
CaliMex Family Market
Grocery Store
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Bakery
Chops Meat & Fish
Butcher
Fresco Community Market
Grocery Store
Cookbook
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Super A Foods
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Heirloom Cafe and Bakery
Bakery
La Monarca Bakery
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Wild Thyme
Bakery
Union Bakery
Bakery
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Bristol Farms
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Dollar Store
Grocery Store
Rose Tree Cottage
Bakery
99 CENT STORE
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Highland Park
Park
Highland Park Recreation Center
Park
Garvanza Park
Park
South Pasadena Woodland and Wildlife Park
Park
Tierra de la Culebra Park
Park
Arroyo Seco Park
Park
San Pascual Park
Park
Arroyo Park
Park
Budd Wiener Park
Park
Orange Grove Park
Park
Busch Gardens
Park
Lanark/Shelby Mini Park
Park
Guardia Park
Park
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
Park
South Pasadena Library Park
Park
Hill National Forest
Park
Sycamore Grove Park
Park
Cleland Avenue Bicentennial Park
Park
Montecito Heights Recreation Center
Park
Sycamore Glen
Park
President's Garden
Park
San Rafael Park
Park
Yosemite Recreation Center
Park
Jessica Triangle
Park
Carlin Smith Playground
Playground
Shops (20) A+
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Belen Flowers
Florist
Coldest Beer In Town / Tinfoil
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
RadioShack
Electronics
Sensations Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Highland Park Florist
Florist
The Juicy Leaf
Florist
CF Beauty Supply
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Mainline Skate Shop Highland Park
Clothing
Rudy's Barbershop
Hairdresser
The Quiet Life
Clothing
The Artform Studio
Beauty
Lovely Nails
Beauty
Book Show
Books
Big Mama's Donuts
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Salon du Mei
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Do-It-Best Hardware
Home Improvement
Barristas Garden & Gifts
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Toluca Lake (A+)

2. Mount Washington (A+)

3. Atwater Village (A+)

4. Mid Wilshire (A+)

5. Harbor Gateway (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
York / Avenue 64
Bus Stop
Garvanza / Avenue 63
Bus Stop
York / Avenue 64
Bus Stop
York / Avenue 66
Bus Stop
York / Avenue 66
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Sycamore
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Sycamore
Bus Stop
Highland Park
Transit Station
Pasadena / Arroyo
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Arroyo
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Hawthorne
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Hawthorne
Bus Stop
Pasadena / El Centro
Bus Stop
Pasadena / El Centro
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Mission
Bus Stop
Pasadena / Mission
Bus Stop
Mission / Grand
Bus Stop
Mission / Adelaine
Bus Stop
Mission / Orange Grove
Bus Stop
Mission / Orange Grove
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Metro 181
Bus Stop
Metro 81, 181
Bus Stop
Mission / Meridian
Bus Stop
Metro 181
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.4% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Hollywood (A+)

2. Harbor City (A+)

3. Eagle Rock (A+)

4. Westwood (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Highland Park is 173/100 - which is 24% 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. Fashion District (C-)

2. Westlake (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. Wholesale District-Skid Row (F)

5. Watts (F)

crime D+

Highland Park crime rates are 2,129 per 100k, which is 25% lower than California
Property Crime
1,647 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
482 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bel Air (A)

2. Westwood (A)

3. Brentwood (A)

4. Portar Ranch (A-)

5. Pacific Palisades (A-)

employment A

The median income in Highland Park is $73,793 - which is 16% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$73,793 B
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eagle Rock (A+)

2. Sawtelle (A+)

3. Beverly Glen (A+)

4. Atwater Village (A+)

5. Northridge (A+)

health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Dental Center of Highland Park
Dentist
Comprehensive Community Health Centers
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Emmons Wellness Center
Clinic
City Dental
Dentist
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Orthodontics and Children
Dentist
Family Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 47
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 55
Fire Station
Huntington Hospital
Hospital
Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 42
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Pasadena Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Pasadena Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
San Marino Medical
Doctor
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Canoga Park (C-)

2. Century City (C-)

3. Civic Center-Little Tokyo (C-)

4. Downtown (C-)

5. Hollywood (C-)

housing B

Highland Park home prices are $685,910 - which is 68% higher than California
Home Price
$685,910 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
9.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakeview Terrace (A+)

2. Fashion District (A)

3. Arleta (A-)

4. Mission Hills (A-)

5. Sunland (B+)

schools C-

The Highland Park graduation rate is 64% - which is 20% lower than California
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Garvanza Elementary
Luther Burbank Middle
St Ignatius Of Loyola School
Cdm Christian Elementary School
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
Yorkdale Elementary
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Bushnell Way Elementary
Monte Vista Street Elementary
Annandale Elementary
Academia Avance Charter
Academia Avance Charter
Hillsides Education Center
Monterey Hills Elementary
Hillside Baptist Academy
Buchanan Street Elementary
Aldama Elementary
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High
San Rafael Elementary
St James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
High Schools (4) A+
Cdm Christian Elementary School
Los Angeles International Charter High
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Optimist Charter
Optimist Charter
Academia Avance Charter
Academia Avance Charter
Highland Park Continuation
Hillsides Education Center
Hillside Baptist Academy
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High
Mayfield Senior School
Westridge School For Girls
South Pasadena Senior High
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena
Fusion Academy - Pasadena
Eagle Rock High
Almansor Academy (Institute For Redesign Of Learni
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Sequoyah
Blair High
The Waverly School
Maranatha High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. South Park (A+)

3. Century City (A+)

4. Bel Air (A+)

5. Pacific Palisades (A+)

ratings A+

Highland Park has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
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User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Los Feliz (A+)

2. Southeast Los Angeles (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Portar Ranch (A+)

5. El Sereno (A+)

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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Park crime rates are 40% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 1% higher than the Los Angeles average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Highland Park
      Highland Park Recreation Center
      Garvanza Park
      South Pasadena Woodland and Wildlife Park
      Tierra de la Culebra Park
      Arroyo Seco Park
      San Pascual Park
      Arroyo Park

      Entertainment

      Art in the Park
      Highland Park Bowl
      Highland Theatre
      Highland Theatre
      The Goldfish
      South Pasadena Historic Museum
      Southwest Museum
      Keck Theater

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Penny's Burger
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Fusion Burgers
      Pizza Hut
      Little Caesars
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 173/100 - which is 24% higher than California.
      Highland Park
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 2,129, which are 25% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,129 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $73,793 which is 16% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $73,79333% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,41512% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      B Housing

      What are Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $685,910 - which is 68% higher than California
      Median home value
      $685,910271% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50659% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 64% - which is 20% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      23% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 86% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      8 total surveys

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