Livability Score

58
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Lothian Residential Restaurant
Coffee Shop
7 Leaves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Fiend
Coffee Shop
Ten Ren's Tea Time
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Back to the Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beignet Spot
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nubi Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Regency Theater- University Village
Cinema
UCR Botanic Gardens
Attraction
Riverside International Automotive Museum
Museum
Riverside Art Museum
Museum
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art
Museum
Riverside Metropolitan Museum
Museum
Mission Inn Museum
Museum
California Museum of Photography
Museum
Culver Center of the Arts
Museum
UCR ARTSblock
Museum
Fox Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties
Museum
Wheelock Stadium
Stadium
Regal Riverside Plaza
Cinema
Southern California Medical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (15) C+
Afters
Sweets
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Ray's Pizza
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Duke's Bar
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Farmer Boys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Winchell's Donut House
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cesar E. Chavez Community Center
Community Centre
Dales Senior Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Uncle Chuang's Bakery
Bakery
Goodwin's Organics
Grocery Store
Vacant
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Maxi Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Yum Yum Donuts
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Highlander Lawn Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Islander Park
Park
Hidden Springs
Park
Patterson Park
Park
Bobby Bonds Park and Sports Complex
Park
Hunter Hobby Park
Park
Andulka Park Playground
Playground
Bordwell Park
Park
Andulka Park Playground
Playground
Andulka Park
Park
Dario Vasquez Park
Park
North Park
Park
Spring Mountain Ranch Community Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Sycamore Highlands Park
Park
Swanson Park
Park
Reid Park
Park
Highgrove Community Park
Park
Mathew Gage Canal Park
Park
White Park
Park
Riverside Sports Organization Complex
Park
Fairmount Playground
Playground
Newman Park
Park
Fairmont Playground
Playground
Shops (6) F
Mobil
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Arco - Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Glasshouse Salon and Barber
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
WSS
Shoes
Boost Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Sav-A-Minit
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Quiksilver
Clothing
Howards TV & Appliance
Electronics
Mor Furniture
Furniture
Target
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Magnolia Center (A+)

2. Arlington (A+)

3. La Sierra South (A+)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. La Sierra (B)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in University.
Public Transit Stops (47)
Stops & Stations A+
E
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
Riverside (University of California)
Bus Stop
Iowa at University
Bus Stop
University Ave and Iowa Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave and Chicago Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave and Chicago Ave
Bus Stop
Riverside–Hunter Park/UCR
Transit Station
RTA
Bus Stop
RTA
Bus Stop
K
Bus Stop
J
Bus Stop
RTA
Bus Stop
I
Bus Stop
Riverside–Downtown
Transit Station
Riverside, CA (RIV)
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
H
Bus Stop
G
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. La Sierra (A+)

2. Hunter Industrial Park (A+)

3. Arlington (A+)

4. Arlanza (A+)

5. Arlington South (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in University is 129/100 - which is 8% lower 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. Sycamore Canyon Park (D)

2. University (F)

3. Hunter Industrial Park (F)

4. Eastside (F)

5. Arlington (F)

crime F

University crime rates are 3,410 per 100k, which is 20% higher than California
Property Crime
2,890 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
520 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Orangecrest (A)

2. Alessandro Heights (B+)

3. Hawarden Hills (B+)

4. Canyon Crest (B)

5. Victoria (B)

employment D-

The median income in University is $45,533 - which is 29% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$45,533 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Sycamore Canyon Park (A+)

2. La Sierra South (A+)

3. Arlington Heights (A+)

4. La Sierra Hills (A+)

5. Northside (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Campus Health Center
Clinic
Riverside Fire Department Station #4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Eastside Family Health Center
Clinic
Riverside Fire Department Station #14
Fire Station
Riverside Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Riverside Fire Department Station #6
Fire Station
Riverside County Fire Department Station #19
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Police
Riverside Police Department
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Riverside Community Hospital
Hospital
Happy Teeth Children's Dentistry
Dentist
Riverside Fire Department Station #9
Fire Station
Riverside Fire Department Station #13
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Grand Terrace Station #23
Fire Station
Riverside Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Arlington (C-)

2. Wood Streets (C-)

3. Arlanza (D+)

4. Magnolia Center (D+)

5. Orangecrest (D+)

housing B-

University home prices are $322,612 - which is 21% lower than California
Home Price
$322,612 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
57% A+
Home Affordability
7.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Northside (A+)

2. Victoria (A+)

3. La Sierra South (A+)

4. Orangecrest (A+)

5. La Sierra Hills (A+)

schools C

The University graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Highland Elementary
Riverside Stem Academy
Emerson Elementary
Big Springs Center & School
Longfellow Elementary
Fremont Elementary
Highgrove Elementary
Seneca Elementary
St Francis De Sales School
Alcott Elementary
Castle View Elementary
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Preschool Grasp
Riverside County Special Education
Bryant Elementary
Patricia Beatty Elementary
Hidden Springs Elementary
William Howard Taft Elementary
Montessori Academy
Victoria Elementary
Hawarden Hills Academy
Box Springs Elementary
Pachappa Elementary
High Schools (2) F
John W. North High
Riverside Stem Academy
Abraham Lincoln Continuation
Encore High School For The Arts - Riverside
Encore High School For The Arts - Riverside
Grand Terrace High Sch At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
Polytechnic High
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Riverside County Community
Riverside County Special Education
Come Back Kids
Riverside County Rop
Gateway College And Career Academy
Gateway College And Career Academy
California School For The Deaf-Riverside
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hawarden Hills (A+)

2. Orangecrest (B+)

3. Sycamore Canyon Park (C+)

4. Canyon Crest (C+)

5. Victoria (C+)

ratings C-

University has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. La Sierra Acres (A+)

2. Sycamore Canyon Park (A+)

3. Canyon Crest (A+)

4. Orangecrest (A+)

5. Grand (A+)

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  • University has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • University crime rates are 9% lower than the Riverside average
  • Cost of living in University is 5% lower than the Riverside average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Highlander Lawn Park
      Highland Park
      Islander Park
      Hidden Springs
      Patterson Park
      Bobby Bonds Park and Sports Complex
      Hunter Hobby Park
      Andulka Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Regency Theater- University Village
      UCR Botanic Gardens
      Riverside International Automotive Museum
      Riverside Art Museum
      The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art
      Riverside Metropolitan Museum
      Mission Inn Museum
      California Museum of Photography

      Food & Drink

      Afters
      Juice It Up!
      Rubio's
      Ray's Pizza
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Yogurtland
      Wienerschnitzel
      Del Taco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 129/100 - which is 8% lower than California.
      University
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Riverside
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 3,410, which are 20% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,410 per 100k people

      47% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      47% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $45,533 which is 29% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $45,53318% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,58734% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Riverside University Health System - Arlington Mental Health Facility
      Riverside Medical Center (Urgent)
      Riverside University Health System - Arlington Recovery Community
      Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
      Parkview Community Hospital
      Riverside Community Hospital
      Pacific Grove Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Riverwalk HealthMart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      AFC- Doctors Express
      Institutes of Health
      Riverside Psychiatric Medical Group

      B- Housing

      What are University home prices? University home prices are $322,612 - which is 21% lower than California
      Median home value
      $322,61275% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52761% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 87% - which is 9% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is University a good place to live? University has an overall rating of 61% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      2 total surveys

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