Livability Score

70
/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 (33) A+
Cafe 50's
Coffee Shop
Manoly's
Coffee Shop
Good People
Coffee Shop
Emili's Pastry and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Churros Calientes
Coffee Shop
Board House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Mug Boba
Coffee Shop
LA Prime Caffe
Coffee Shop
Chitchat
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Teaspoon
Coffee Shop
10 Speed Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Yi Fang Tea
Coffee Shop
Literati Cafe
Coffee Shop
C+M
Coffee Shop
Noble Tea
Coffee Shop
Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Volcano Tea House
Coffee Shop
Little Fluffy Head
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center and Museum
Museum
Laemmle's Royal
Cinema
Ernie Wolfe Gallery
Art Gallery
Turkana
Art Gallery
Benjamin Creme Museum
Art Gallery
Nuart Theatre
Cinema
Wadsworth Theater
Theatre Arts
Odyssey Theatre
Theatre Arts
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Stadium
Bergamot Station
Theatre Arts
Hammer Museum
Museum
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Theatre Arts
iPic Westwood
Cinema
Landmark Westwood
Cinema
Fox Theater
Cinema
Bruin Theater
Cinema
Geffen Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Spirit of Santa Monica
Attraction
Birthplace of the Internet
Museum
Straus Stadium
Stadium
Museum of Flying
Museum
Photography Gallery
Art Gallery
Drake Stadium
Stadium
Pico Playhouse
Theatre Arts
UCLA Art Council Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (66) A+
Neveria El Oasis
Sweets
Mateo's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
H Salt Fish and Chips
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Pili's Juice
Fast Food
Tokyo Fast Food
Fast Food
Brockton Liquor
Alcohol
Tlaco Tacos
Fast Food
The Nickel Mine
Bar
Taco Plus
Fast Food
Piara Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Westside Donuts and Croissants
Fast Food
Canter's Deli
Fast Food
Blackbeard's
Alcohol
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Prime Pizza
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Mom's Bar
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Upper Crust Pizzeria
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Jagged
Gym
AKT
Gym
The Gym LA
Gym
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Senior Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Hot Yoga
Gym
IconFit
Gym
Bishoy's Gym
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Westwood Recreation Center
Community Centre
West LA Athletics
Gym
Air Aerial Fitness
Gym
Bunda
Gym
Saint Joan of Arc Parish Hall
Community Centre
Blue Republic
Gym
Good Body Pilates
Gym
Pilates Essence
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Kinross Recreation Center
Gym
Soul Pump Fitness
Gym
Kol Torah Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Beyond Fitness
Gym
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Groceries (13) A+
Star Bakery
Bakery
Rex Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sunmerry Bakery
Bakery
Mochi Dochi
Bakery
Beard Papa's
Bakery
Nijiya Market
Grocery Store
Marukai
Grocery Store
SusieCakes
Bakery
Paderia
Bakery
Bristol Farms
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Bristol Farms
Grocery Store
Sunnin Bakery
Bakery
Erewhon
Grocery Store
Pink Orchid
Bakery
House of Bread
Bakery
Vicente Foods
Grocery Store
Omaha Steaks
Butcher
Parks (7) A+
Stoner Recreation Center
Park
Bundy Triangle
Park
Aidan's Place
Playground
Westwood Park
Park
Ishihara Park
Park
Gandara Park
Park
Colorado Center Park
Park
Westwood Gardens Park
Park
Park Drive Park
Park
Schader Park
Park
Weyburn Park Area
Park
Douglas Park
Park
The Californian on Wilshire Park
Park
Douglas Park Playground
Playground
Barrington Recreation Center
Park
Virginia Avenue Park
Park
Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza
Park
Clover Park
Park
Airport Park
Park
Court of Sciences
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Wilson Plaza
Park
Euclid Park
Park
Dickson Plaza
Park
Dickson Court South
Park
Shops (79) A+
Blow Angels
Hairdresser
Healthy Spot
Pets
Snak Run
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Santa Monica Discount Store
Discount Store
Santa Monica Kosher Market
Convenience Store
Olimpia Shoes
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Sharon Flowers
Florist
Wertz Brothers
Furniture
Floyd's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Eden Market
Convenience Store
Hair Jade
Hairdresser
La Flama
Convenience Store
Be and J Nails
Beauty
Bundy Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Unique Nails and Hair
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Jenette Bras
Clothing
Occi Optical
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Star Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shiva Salon
Hairdresser
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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, 6.7% take public transportation in Sawtelle.
Public Transit Stops (120)
Stops & Stations A+
Barrington & Santa Monica
Bus Stop
Barrington & Santa Monica
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Barrington
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Barrington
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Barrington
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Barrington
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Federal
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Federal
Bus Stop
Barrington & Nebraska
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Westgate
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Westgate
Bus Stop
Barrington & Nebraska
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Brockton
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Purdue
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Brockton
Bus Stop
Barrington & Texas
Bus Stop
Barrington & Texas
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Corinth
Bus Stop
Bundy & Idaho
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Corinth
Bus Stop
Bundy & Idaho
Bus Stop
Bundy & Nebraska
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Bundy
Bus Stop
Barrington & La Grange
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & Bundy
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.7% 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 Sawtelle is 193/100 - which is 38% 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 C-

Sawtelle crime rates are 3,025 per 100k, which is 6% higher than California
Property Crime
2,722 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k C+
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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 Sawtelle is $92,728 - which is 45% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$92,728 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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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 C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
California Dental
Dentist
Medico Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westside Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Police
Dental Center
Dentist
The Angeles Clinic
Clinic
Urgent-Med
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Barrington-Wilshire Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ralphs Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westside Health Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 59
Fire Station
TMS & Brain Health
Clinic
Brentwood Dentistry
Dentist
Brentview Medical Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kawata Dental
Dentist
West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Wilshire Dental
Dentist
West Los Angeles Urgent Care
Clinic
Sanaz Khoubnazar D M D Inc
Dentist
Santa Monica Fertility
Clinic
Meridien Dental
Dentist
Santa Monica Dentistry For Children
Dentist
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 D+

Sawtelle home prices are $807,986 - which is 97% higher than California
Home Price
$807,986 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
8.7x (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 A

The Sawtelle graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (12) A+
St Sebastian School
Nora Sterry Elementary
Brockton Avenue Elementary
New West Charter
Westview School
New Horizon School Westside
Brawerman West Elementary Of Wilshire Blvd Temple
Southern California Montessori School
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
The City
New West Charter
Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children'S Center
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Brentwood Science
Richland Avenue Elementary
Emerson Community Charter
Edison Elementary
Mckinley Elementary
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Westwood Charter Elementary
Daniel Webster Middle
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Pacific Point Academy
High Schools (6) A+
University Senior High
New West Charter
Westview School
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
Arete Preparatory Academy
The City
New West Charter
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Pacific Point Academy
Brentwood School
Archer School For Girls
Pacifica Christian High School
Notre Dame Academy Girls High School
Marymount High School Los Angeles
Windward School
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles
Vista School
Santa Monica High
Beverly Hills High
Moreno High (Continuation)
Olympic High (Continuation)
Animo Venice Charter High
Yula Boys 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 C+

Sawtelle has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
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From AreaVibes C+
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Stoner Recreation Center
      Bundy Triangle
      Aidan's Place
      Westwood Park
      Ishihara Park
      Gandara Park
      Colorado Center Park
      Westwood Gardens Park

      Entertainment

      Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center and Museum
      Laemmle's Royal
      Ernie Wolfe Gallery
      Turkana
      Benjamin Creme Museum
      Nuart Theatre
      Wadsworth Theater
      Odyssey Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Neveria El Oasis
      Mateo's
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      H Salt Fish and Chips
      El Pollo Loco
      Pili's Juice
      Tokyo Fast Food

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sawtelle? Of all people who commute, 6.7% take public transportation in Sawtelle.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sawtelle? The cost of living in Sawtelle is 193/100 - which is 38% higher than California.
      Sawtelle
      193

      93% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sawtelle? Sawtelle crime rates are 3,025, which are 6% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,025 per 100k people

      30% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      30% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sawtelle? The median income in Sawtelle is $92,728 which is 45% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $92,72868% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,45689% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sawtelle 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

      D+ Housing

      What are Sawtelle home prices? Sawtelle home prices are $807,986 - which is 97% higher than California
      Median home value
      $807,986337% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,122124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      68% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Sawtelle have good schools? The Sawtelle graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Sawtelle a good place to live? Sawtelle has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      6 total surveys

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