Livability Score

66
/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 (11) A+
Espress Youself
Coffee Shop
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Urth Caffé - Pasadena
Coffee Shop
Zeli Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Zona Rosa Caffe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
d'odici
Coffee Shop
DASH COFFEE BAR
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Euro Pane Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Copa Vida
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Amara Café
Coffee Shop
OneZo Tapioca
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Himalayan Cafe
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Cafe 86
Coffee Shop
Milkie & Snowie
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Pacific Asia Museum
Museum
Grace Nicholson Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Pasadena at the Terrace
Nightclub
Laemmle's Pasadena 7
Cinema
Pasadena Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Arclight Pasadena
Cinema
The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Armory Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Raymond Renaissance Theater
Theatre Arts
Regency Academy Cinemas
Cinema
Side Street Projects
Theatre Arts
Old Pasadena Historic District
Attraction
iPic Theaters
Cinema
Ambassador Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Museum
The Gamble House
Museum
Pasadena Historical Society Museum
Museum
Sculpture Garden
Attraction
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Kidspace Children's Museum
Museum
Colorado Street Bridge
Attraction
Bird Sanctuary
Attraction
Food and Drink (17) A+
Tender Greens
Fast Food
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Monopole Wine
Bar
Bobby's Place
Fast Food
Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen
Fast Food
eat ME up!
Fast Food
Lee's Sandwiches
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Yummy Cupcakes Pasadena
Sweets
Rounds Premium Burgers
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
King Taco
Fast Food
Everson Royce Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Tortugas
Fast Food
CaliBurger
Fast Food
Pita Pita Pasadena
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Barney's Beanery
Bar
The Blind Donkey
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mignon Chocolate
Sweets
Fitness (3) A+
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Basecamp Fitness
Gym
Pasadena Conference Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Senior Center
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - A, B and Ballroom
Community Centre
Pasadena Convention Center - Hall C
Community Centre
SoulCycle
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
bellacurves
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Fit Annex
Gym
Jackie Robinson Center
Community Centre
The Youth House
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Mission Street Yoga
Gym
Centre Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) A+
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Bakery
Baja Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Euro Pane Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Lovebirds Café & Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vanilla Bake Shop
Bakery
dots cupcakes
Bakery
Il Fornaio Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Vallarta
Grocery Store
The Dog Bakery
Bakery
85°C
Bakery
ConfeXion Cupcakes
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Winchell's Donut House
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Acai Bar
Bakery
Rose Tree Cottage
Bakery
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Villa Park
Park
Playhouse Village Park
Park
Pasadena Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
McDonald Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Sidney F. Tyler Park
Park
La Pintoresca Park
Park
Defenders Park
Park
Robinson Stadium
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Singer Park
Park
Magical Playground
Playground
Tournament Park
Park
Desiderio Neighborhood Park
Park
Lower Arroyo Park
Park
Allendale Park
Park
Busch Gardens
Park
Legion Park
Park
San Rafael Park
Park
Shops (63) A+
ampm
Convenience Store
Pasadena Lighting
Furniture
Messerian Oriental Rugs
Furniture
Linden Optometry, A P.C.
Optician
The Factory Studio
Hairdresser
Rocas Jewelry
Fashion
Patioworld
Furniture
Vroman's Bookstore
Books
Nouri Rugs
Furniture
Pasadena Nails & Skin Care!
Beauty
La Soie Bridal
Clothing
Target
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Jubilee Salon & Spa
Beauty
Planet Beach
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Loft
Clothing
Mark Piscitelli
Clothing
Brad Larsen Florists
Florist
Jacob Maarse Florist
Florist
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Prestige Jewelry
Fashion
Art & Antiques On Lake
Furniture
Vinita's Beauty & Threading Studio
Beauty
Hilda's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mid Central (A+)

2. North East (B+)

3. South Arroyo (B-)

4. South East (C-)

5. North Central (D+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in West Central.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
#12159. Bus 180
Bus Stop
Lake
Transit Station
Colorado / Madison
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Oakland Ave
Bus Stop
Metro 267, 687;LADOT 549
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Oakland Ave
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Metro 180, 181, 256, 686
Bus Stop
Colorado / Los Robles
Bus Stop
Colorado / Los Robles
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & El Molino Ave
Bus Stop
LADOT 549
Bus Stop
Colorado / Oak Knoll
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
Metro 180, 181, 256, 686
Bus Stop
Colorado / Garfield
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Hudson Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado / Garfield
Bus Stop
Memorial Park
Transit Station
Colorado Blvd & Hudson Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado / Lake
Bus Stop
Metro 180, 258;Pasadena Transit 20;LADOT 549
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Marengo Ave
Bus Stop
Colorado Blvd & Marengo Ave
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.4% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South East (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A+)

3. North Arroyo (A+)

4. East Central (F)

5. Mid Central (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in West Central is 166/100 - which is 19% 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. West Central (F)

2. East Central (F)

3. Mid Central (F)

4. North Arroyo (F)

5. North Central (F)

crime F

West Central crime rates are 3,082 per 100k, which is 8% higher than California
Property Crime
2,530 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
552 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Central (B-)

2. Mid Central (C+)

3. East Central (C+)

4. North Arroyo (C)

5. North East (C-)

employment B-

The median income in West Central is $57,148 - which is 10% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$57,148 D
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A)

3. West Central (B-)

4. East Central (A+)

5. Mid Central (A+)

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
LA County Sheriff's Department
Police
Pasadena Police Department
Police
Pasadena Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pasadena Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station
South Lake Avenue Medical Center
Doctor
Pasadena Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Pasadena Fire Department Station 36
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Young Student Health Center
Doctor
Huntington Hospital
Hospital
Saint George's Medical Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
ChapCare Fair Oaks
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pasadena Fire Department Station 38
Fire Station
City Dental
Dentist
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #11
Fire Station
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. West Central (C-)

2. South (D+)

3. North Arroyo (D)

4. South East (D)

5. Mid Central (F)

housing B

West Central home prices are $604,133 - which is 48% higher than California
Home Price
$604,133 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
10.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Mid Central (B)

2. South East (B)

3. West Central (B)

4. North Arroyo (B-)

5. North Central (C+)

schools C

The West Central graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Lake Avenue Church School
Madison Elementary
St Andrew Elementary School
Mckinley
Mayfield Junior School
Roosevelt
Oasis Trilingual Community School
Jefferson Elementary
St Philip The Apostle School
The Waverly School
International School Of Los Angeles-Pas
St Monica Academy
Polytechnic School
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Pasadena Christian School
Sequoyah
Washington Middle
Washington Elementary
Chandler School
Our School
Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy
Marshall Fundamental
Harambee Preparatory School
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & Kdgn
Blair High
High Schools (0) F
Rose City High (Continuation)
Maranatha High School
The Waverly School
St Monica Academy
Sequoyah School
Polytechnic School
Sequoyah
Marshall Fundamental
Blair High
Excelsior School
Villa Esperanza Services
Judson International School
Mayfield Senior School
Westridge School For Girls
John Muir High
Agbu Vatche And Tamar Manoukian High School
Frostig School
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Southwestern Academy
Hillsides Education Center
Learning Works
Learning Works
Fusion Academy - Pasadena
Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena
Pasadena Waldorf School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. South Arroyo (A)

3. North East (A)

4. South East (A-)

5. East Central (B-)

ratings B+

West Central has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. North Arroyo (A+)

2. North Central (A+)

3. East Central (A+)

4. Mid Central (B+)

5. West Central (B+)

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West Central Area Facts

  • West Central has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • West Central crime rates are 15% higher than the Pasadena average
  • Cost of living in West Central is 13% lower than the Pasadena average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Villa Park
      Playhouse Village Park
      Pasadena Memorial Park
      Central Park
      McDonald Park
      Grant Park
      Robinson Park
      Washington Park

      Entertainment

      Pacific Asia Museum
      Grace Nicholson Art Gallery
      Pasadena at the Terrace
      Laemmle's Pasadena 7
      Pasadena Playhouse
      Arclight Pasadena
      The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
      Pasadena Civic Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Tender Greens
      Sweetgreen
      Del Taco
      Monopole Wine
      Bobby's Place
      Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen
      eat ME up!
      Lee's Sandwiches

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Central? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in West Central.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% 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 West Central? The cost of living in West Central is 166/100 - which is 19% higher than California.
      West Central
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      Pasadena
      191

      91% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Central? West Central crime rates are 3,082, which are 8% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,082 per 100k people

      33% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      33% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in West Central? The median income in West Central is $57,148 which is 10% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $57,1483% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,58019% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Foothill Medical Offices
      Huntington Hospital
      Las Encinas Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Lake Avenue Medical Center
      Young Student Health Center
      Pasadena Endoscopy Center

      B Housing

      What are West Central home prices? West Central home prices are $604,133 - which is 48% higher than California
      Median home value
      $604,133227% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,74284% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      14%

      78% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Central have good schools? The West Central graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West Central a good place to live? West Central has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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