Livability Score

63
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) F
GCBC
Coffee Shop
Grand Canyon Beverage Company
Coffee Shop
Grand Canyon Beverage Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner On The Market
Coffee Shop
Scooters
Coffee Shop
Kream
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pane Bianco
Coffee Shop
Lux Central
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Provision
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Salad And Go
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Salad and Go
Coffee Shop
Esso Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Bowlero Christown
Bowling Alley
Harkins Christown 14
Cinema
GCU Arena
Stadium
medlock pools
Water Park
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
The Torch Theatre
Theatre Arts
Eric Fischl Gallery
Art Gallery
[mood room]
Art Gallery
Cheetah's Topless Niteclub
Nightclub
Stratus Event Center
Nightclub
Anlro
Nightclub
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
Theme Park
Lisa Sette Gallery
Art Gallery
Rhythm Room
Nightclub
Arizona State Fairgrounds
Attraction
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Stadium
Heard Museum
Museum
Phoenix Art Museum
Museum
Castles N' Coasters
Theme Park
Mustangs
Stadium
Food and Drink (85) A-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
BoSa Donuts
Fast Food
Camelback Liquors
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Nékter Juice Bar
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Kamnari
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Pita Jungle
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Canyon Pizza Company
Fast Food
Training Table
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
66 - Canyon Ventures
Gym
Verde River Gym
Gym
Mark Atkinson Recreation Center
Community Centre
Antelope Fitness Center
Gym
Washington Activity Center
Community Centre
Papago Fitness Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Reformed Pilates
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Youfit
Gym
Maryvale Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) F
El Super
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Lams Market
Grocery Store
Corner On The Market
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fry's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Latino Market
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
AJ's
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Imperial Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Bakery PHX
Bakery
El Rancho Market
Grocery Store
Asahi Bakery
Bakery
Hobe Meats
Butcher
Parks (34) A+
Kid Street Park
Park
Solano Park
Park
Little Canyon Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Colter Park
Park
Tawa Park
Park
Cielito Park
Park
John F. and Mary P. Long Homestead Park
Park
Encanto School Field
Park
Grass Field
Park
Steele Indian School Park
Park
Mariposa Park
Park
La Pradera Park
Park
West Plaza Park
Park
Mary Silva Park
Park
Mary Silva Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Rovey Park
Park
Encanto Park
Park
Ladmo Park
Park
Maryland Lakes Park
Park
Royal Palm Park
Park
Alicia Park
Park
Adam Diaz Park
Park
Phoenix Manor Dog Park
Park
Shops (92) A+
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuickTrip
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Grab N Go Covenience Market
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Carter's
Clothing
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Herd Stop
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
JCPenney
Department Store
Agave Lopes Mart
Convenience Store
Foot Locker
Shoes
Christown Spectrum Mall
Mall
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Christown Spectrum Mall
Mall
Lopes Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Grid
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Encanto (B+)

2. Alahambra (B+)

3. South Mountain (B-)

4. Maryvale (C)

5. Camelback East (C-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Alahambra.
Public Transit Stops (349)
Stops & Stations A+
13329
Bus Stop
11696
Bus Stop
11697
Bus Stop
13421
Bus Stop
11698
Bus Stop
11695
Bus Stop
13842
Bus Stop
18194
Bus Stop
13882
Bus Stop
19th Ave/ Montebello
Transit Station
60
Bus Stop
18609
Bus Stop
15
Bus Stop
13881
Bus Stop
13843
Bus Stop
13840
Bus Stop
19th Ave/ Camelback
Transit Station
11694
Bus Stop
11699
Bus Stop
13884
Bus Stop
13880
Bus Stop
13419
Bus Stop
13857
Bus Stop
13839
Bus Stop
13385
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Encanto (A+)

2. North Mountain (A+)

3. Camelback East (A+)

4. Maryvale (A+)

5. South Mountain (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alahambra is 91/100 - which is 10% lower than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Central City (A+)

2. Estrella (A+)

3. Maryvale (A+)

4. South Mountain (A+)

5. Alahambra (A+)

crime F

Alahambra crime rates are 6,216 per 100k, which is 150% higher than Arizona
Property Crime
4,654 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,562 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Desert View (A+)

2. North Gateway (A-)

3. New Village (B+)

4. Ahwatukee Foothills (B)

5. Paradise Valley (D+)

employment D

The median income in Alahambra is $43,225 - which is 16% lower than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$43,225 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. New Village (A+)

2. Paradise Valley (A+)

3. Camelback East (A+)

4. Deer Valley (A)

5. Laveen (A-)

health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (34)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Phoenix Fire Station Number 18
Fire Station
North Phoenix Heart Center
Hospital
Desert Sage Family Dental
Dentist
Choices Pregnancy Centers
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Abrazo Central Campus
Hospital
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Arizona Oncology
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
Hospital
Cornerstone dental care
Dentist
Phoenix Fire Station Number 26
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Op Dental Care
Dentist
Riasis Dnetal
Dentist
Banner Urgent Care
Clinic
Cute Smiles Kids
Dentist
Sunrisa Dental
Dentist
Flitf Dental Group
Dentist
1st Care Medical Clinic
Clinic
Arizona Health Care
Clinic
Fairmont Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Phoenix Skin
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Encanto (C-)

2. South Mountain (C-)

3. Alahambra (D+)

4. Camelback East (D+)

5. Laveen (F)

housing A-

Alahambra home prices are $138,611 - which is 22% lower than Arizona
Home Price
$138,611 D
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Mountain (A+)

2. Maryvale (A+)

3. Desert View (A+)

4. Ahwatukee Foothills (A+)

5. Paradise Valley (A+)

schools D-

The Alahambra graduation rate is 71% - which is 13% lower than Arizona
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (41) A+
R E Simpson School
Imagine Camelback Elementary
Imagine Camelback Middle
Westwood Primary School
Montebello School
Synergy Public School
Midtown Primary School
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Solano School
Bennett Academy
Ss Simon And Jude Cathedral School
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Maryland Elementary School
Granada East School
Gompers Private School
Granada Primary School
Cordova Elementary School
Casa Academy
All Aboard Charter School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Ocotillo School
Pan-American Charter School
Montessori Childrens House
Sevilla Primary School
Trinity Umc Preschool & Kindergarten
High Schools (23) C-
Empower Collegiate Academy
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Bourgade Catholic High School
Gompers Private School
Washington High School
Valley Lutheran High School
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona
West-Mec - Washington High School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Career Success High School - Glendale
Career Success High School - Main Campus
Pan-American Charter School
Cornerstone Charter School
Bostrom Alternative Center
Alhambra High School
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Pxu Digital Academy
Linda Abril Educational Academy
Central High School
Brophy College Preparatory
Phoenix Coding Academy
Arizona Collegiate High School
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
Metro Tech High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Desert View (A)

2. North Gateway (A)

3. Ahwatukee Foothills (B+)

4. Paradise Valley (B)

5. Deer Valley (C+)

ratings D+

Alahambra has an overall rating of 57% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes D+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Desert View (A+)

2. Ahwatukee Foothills (A+)

3. Paradise Valley (A+)

4. Maryvale (A+)

5. North Gateway (A-)

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Up And Coming Faster than the speed of light 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 20, 2021) I read a review on here that gave this neighborhood a terrible review, but they also mentioned that they lived here in 2016. I do not know how it was 5 years ago, but the last 2 years have been decent. I bought a house in 2019, and it was 1/5 homes that were recently renovated in ...Read More the area. Other than the occasional speeder its not a bad area. Not to mention, they're preparing to install speed bumps on that street. Just to give some insight, the homes are being rennovated extreamly fast. Target is in walking distance, as is the lightrail stop. This is especially cool if you're into downtown festivites without the worry of driving, or paying an expensive uber ride.

It is located just east of the 17, and away from the trashy area. It is close (unfortunatley) but the ghetto, for the most part, has moved west of the i17.

I ride my bike around the neighboorhood, take my dog for a walk with my 6 year old daughter in the evenings without worry of crime.

Heres how I justify my rating:

Attractions: it is 5/10. This is because there is not much that is walk-able distance, however; a few miles in each direction and you can find beautiful parks, good places to eat, and the i17 is easily accessable, as is the 51.

Community: 5/10 Although I have established relationships with close neighbors, there does not seem to be a huge push for commuity meetings, improvements, and discussions about the future of the neighborhood. (Typical with any non- HOA)

Nightlife: 10/10 Honestly, if you're a nightowl, this is prime realestate. a 5 minute drive to downtown and you have the entire city at your disposal for night life. Lightrail access is right there, and you can hit downdown or central street for any 21+ activites you enjoy.

Dining: 10/10 Same thing as the nightlife, Lots of diverse cusine; anything from a greesy spoon, to a plant based concept.

Shopping: 7/10 Target is a convienient option, unfortunatley, they just closed the costco that was neighboring Target. There is a walmart, big 5, and a ross in the same lot. So thats decent. Closest 'nice' Mall is the scottsdale fashion mall, and that is about a 15 minute drive .


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Don’t Move Here! 1 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 14, 2020) I don’t know how old the reviews on here are or why the people chose to be so nice about them, but in all honesty this neighborhood is worse than Compton in California. It makes Compton look like a friendly place for outsiders.

We lived here from 2016-2019 do to financial rea ...Read More sons and I regret every minute of it. Every apartment complex in this area has bedbugs and roaches. All of them. Not just one complex or building, they all do. Rent is absolutely horrendous considering places here barely meet the standard of “livable”. And that’s not even the bad part.

The school system rating on here is a lie. There is no way the average is 70 anything because none of the kids learn anything. Most 3rd graders I’ve met here don’t even know how to do simple math problems without extreme amounts of hinting. Teachers will fudge grades so they don’t have to teach and both schools for this district allow bullying to the point some children attempt suicide. Your child will learn absolutely nothing and it’s better to pull them out of the system and homeschool which is the only easy thing to do here. Schools have been shut down so to poor performance and child neglect.

I’ve personally have been mugged twice in this area, harassed multiple times, and we’ve had a burglary attempt on our apartment. Not to mention the normal day to day things like police helicopters chasing armed gunmen and criminals down the street and into apartment complexes (great idea jerks) on a nightly basis. The police helicopters go over the area every single day of the year, sometimes 4 times a day, and it’s never just to be safe it’s always because something is going wrong or there is yet another criminal. The crime rate for this neighborhood seems seriously low compared to what it actually is. I’m guessing corrupt police and some citizens aren’t reporting a good bit of the crimes.

If you’re looking for sex offenders, this neighborhood is where most of them live. Don’t let your children outside or they will be harassed either by someone selling drugs or a pedophile. Not to mention the homeless population here is huge.

There are no viable job opportunities in this area. Your only option are minimum wage and low paying jobs that are full already 90% of the time. Going to the next neighborhood isn’t any better. My husband and I worked at the restaurants on the corner of the area and both witnessed multiple crimes per day. The homeless population lives around here and makes dining uncomfortable for people. I usually saw cops run down and jump people, sometimes armed, at least once a week on my opening shift. My husband has had to deal with a robbery at his place of work as well.

Not to mention all hotels in the area are used for prostitution. But that’s a petty crime compared to most of the crap that goes on.

There is no sense of community here but I wouldn’t expect there to be with how on edge everyone probably is. Neighbors will steal your doormat if they decide they want it and put it outside their door with no shame. I’m pretty sure the majority of people living in this area do so because they didn’t look into it first or are criminals. We got stuck here because of credit, but found out we could move to California and pay the SAME for rent minus all the bad things.

So, to sum things up, bed bugs, shootings, robberies, child neglect by schools, and angry thieves is what this neighborhood is made of. Arizona as a whole is pretty much a joke so if you’re not in the state, don’t waste your time. My husband is an Arizona native and he didn’t understand how bad it was living there until we moved. He’d never go back if you paid him to now. Read Less
Life in Alahambra, Phoenix 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 11, 2012) Like many of the sections of Phoenix, Arizona, Alahambra is a neighborhood that is generally a safe, spacious, and nice place to live. I had the opportunity to live in Alahambra briefly, and I found the experience to be something of a change from many of the cities in which I've ...Read More lived before. Those that are interested in moving to Alahambra can expect to find a well maintained community that caters towards those interested in living a family oriented lifestyle. The neighborhoods are safe. Plenty of schools, religious institutions, and locations within the community exist for those seeking a lifestyle that will allow their children to be sheltered. The shopping, nightlife, and restaurants are nice, and they are typically not too outlandish or extravagant. If someone wants to live in Alahambra and is the type of person that can live without the kinds of attractions, pleasures, and adult freedoms that make cities in surrounding states thrilling places to visit, then moving to Alahambra won't necessarily mean any kind of loss of quality of life.


For adults who are accustomed to living their lives in cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles that offer more open opportunities for adult entertainment and excitement, Alahambra is likely to seem a little drab, something of a bore, and somewhat less free. One of the things I noticed right way was the reality that the public transportation in Alahambra, like other parts of Phoenix, Arizona, seemed to sometimes be lacking with regards to efficiency and reliability. Most people accustomed to relying on their own vehicles might not mind that, but it can be quite a nuisance for those who are accustomed to using public transportation. Standing out in the glowering summer heat in this part of the country in order to wait for a bus or taxicab can be a real ordeal, and the slower pace of things can be stifling. Read Less
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Life in Alahambra, Phoenix 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 11, 2012) Like many of the sections of Phoenix, Arizona, Alahambra is a neighborhood that is generally a safe, spacious, and nice place to live. I had the opportunity to live in Alahambra briefly, and I found the experience to be something of a change from many of the cities in which I've ...Read More lived before. Those that are interested in moving to Alahambra can expect to find a well maintained community that caters towards those interested in living a family oriented lifestyle. The neighborhoods are safe. Plenty of schools, religious institutions, and locations within the community exist for those seeking a lifestyle that will allow their children to be sheltered. The shopping, nightlife, and restaurants are nice, and they are typically not too outlandish or extravagant. If someone wants to live in Alahambra and is the type of person that can live without the kinds of attractions, pleasures, and adult freedoms that make cities in surrounding states thrilling places to visit, then moving to Alahambra won't necessarily mean any kind of loss of quality of life.


For adults who are accustomed to living their lives in cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles that offer more open opportunities for adult entertainment and excitement, Alahambra is likely to seem a little drab, something of a bore, and somewhat less free. One of the things I noticed right way was the reality that the public transportation in Alahambra, like other parts of Phoenix, Arizona, seemed to sometimes be lacking with regards to efficiency and reliability. Most people accustomed to relying on their own vehicles might not mind that, but it can be quite a nuisance for those who are accustomed to using public transportation. Standing out in the glowering summer heat in this part of the country in order to wait for a bus or taxicab can be a real ordeal, and the slower pace of things can be stifling. Read Less

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alahambra? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kid Street Park
      Solano Park
      Little Canyon Park
      Washington Park
      Colter Park
      Tawa Park
      Cielito Park
      John F. and Mary P. Long Homestead Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlero Christown
      Harkins Christown 14
      GCU Arena
      medlock pools
      Amphitheatre
      The Torch Theatre
      Eric Fischl Gallery
      [mood room]

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Popeyes
      BoSa Donuts
      Camelback Liquors
      Panera Bread
      Nékter Juice Bar
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Alahambra? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Alahambra.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alahambra? The cost of living in Alahambra is 91/100 - which is 10% lower than Arizona.
      Alahambra
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Phoenix
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alahambra? Alahambra crime rates are 6,216, which are 150% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      6,216 per 100k people

      167% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      167% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Alahambra? The median income in Alahambra is $43,225 which is 16% lower than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $43,22522% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,91927% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      17% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Arizona State Hospital
      North Phoenix Heart Center
      Saint Joseph's Hospital Huger Mercy Living Center
      Select Specialty Hospital - Phoenix
      Quail Run Behavioral Health
      Haven Senior Horizons of Phoenix
      Calvary Healing Center
      Phoenix Memorial Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Frys MarketPlace
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Central Famiy Health Center
      Family Medicine And Geriatrics
      Family Medicine
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Phoenix Ultrasound Studio
      Willo MediSpa
      Arizona Pain Treatment Centers
      Trinity Adult Medicine

      A- Housing

      What are Alahambra home prices? Alahambra home prices are $138,611 - which is 22% lower than Arizona
      Median home value
      $138,61125% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79816% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Alahambra have good schools? The Alahambra graduation rate is 71% - which is 13% lower than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Alahambra a good place to live? Alahambra has an overall rating of 57% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      57%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      6 total surveys

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