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 (1) A+
Achilles Coffee
Coffee Shop
Central Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee n Talk
Coffee Shop
Little Owl Coffe & Tea
Coffee Shop
Lofty Coffee & co.
Coffee Shop
Grabbagreen
Coffee Shop
Tazza D'Oro
Coffee Shop
Cafe Zucchero
Coffee Shop
Caffe Italia
Coffee Shop
Juice Crafters - Little Italy
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
coffee bean & tea leaf
Coffee Shop
Influx
Coffee Shop
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Café Grattitude
Coffee Shop
Carnivore Sandwich
Coffee Shop
Simon Says Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Portal Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The West Bean Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Young Hickory
Coffee Shop
Herb & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Incessant Studies
Art Gallery
Broker's Building Art Gallery Board
Theatre Arts
Copley Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Little Italy
Attraction
House of Blues
Theatre Arts
Italian Cultural Center
Museum
Firehouse Museum
Museum
1805 Gallery
Art Gallery
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Museum
Music Box
Nightclub
Lockheed A-12 Blackbird
Attraction
Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart
Attraction
Starlight Bowl
Theatre Arts
Spreckels Theater
Theatre Arts
Bassmnt
Nightclub
Mee Shim Fine Art
Art Gallery
San Diego Automotive Museum
Museum
Onyx Room Nightclub
Nightclub
Balboa Theatre
Theatre Arts
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater and Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Balboa Stadium
Stadium
Comic-Con Museum
Museum
House of Peru
Attraction
House of Chamorros (Guam)
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A+
City Liquor House
Alcohol
Sro Lounge
Bar
The Balboa
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sammich House Deli & Juice
Deli
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beer Company
Bar
Princess Pub and Grille
Bar
Del Taco
Fast Food
Farmers Market (Wed and Sat)
Fast Food
Salt & Straw
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Cherry Bomb
Bar
Mexican Fiesta
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Board Room
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Cherrobomb
Bar
Dobsons Bar and Restaurant
Bar
BurgerIM
Fast Food
Hong Kong Nite Club
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
F45 Training Little Italy
Gym
Fab Lab San Diego
Community Centre
Invictus Fitness
Gym
Hale Holistic
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Leo's Fitness Lab
Gym
CrossFit Humanity
Gym
John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green
Community Centre
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Olde Gym
Gym
Waterfront RecCenter
Community Centre
Spark Cycle
Gym
Coronado Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Al Teatro Panini Grill
Bakery
The Market By Buon Appetito
Grocery Store
Little Brazil Market
Grocery Store
Mona Lisa
Grocery Store
Assenti's Pasta
Grocery Store
Popular Grocery
Grocery Store
Le Parfait Paris
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Black Market Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Food Bowl Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Boney's Bayside Market
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
North Island Commissary
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Parks (4) A+
Tweet Street Linear Park
Park
Tweet Street Playground
Playground
Marston Point
Park
Amici Park
Park
Civic Center Plaza
Park
Horton Plaza Park
Park
Pan American Plaza
Park
Curran Plaza
Park
Sefton Plaza
Park
Waterfront Park Playground
Playground
Founder's Plaza
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Ethno-botanic Garden
Park
Bowling Green
Park
Beth Israel Park
Park
Pantoja Park
Park
Lane Field Park
Park
Pepper Grove Playground
Playground
Childrens Park
Park
Olive Park
Park
Park at the Park
Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park
Park
Fault Line Park
Park
Plaza de Balboa
Park
Tuna Harbor Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fire Kicks
Shoes
Urban Alchemy Salon Studio
Beauty
Sculpturades
Beauty
Associated Barber College
Hairdresser
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown Optical Shop
Optician
Glam Dolls Hair & Make-Up Studio
Hairdresser
Cut
Hairdresser
Pheonix Salons
Beauty
Groom The Salon
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The White Flower Bridal Boutique
Clothing
West Cedar Market
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
San Diego Bike Shop
Bicycle
Visage Beauty Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Azzurra Capri Boutique
Clothing
Rosamariposa
Gift Shop
Gloss the Salon
Hairdresser
Vitreum
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Cortez Hill.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
4th Avenue and B Street
Bus Stop
5th Avenue
Transit Station
Civic Center
Transit Station
Park Boulevard & Russ Boulevard
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & San Diego High School
Bus Stop
Broadway & 4th Av
Bus Stop
10th Av & C St
Bus Stop
11th Av & B St
Bus Stop
1st Avenue and Broadway
Bus Stop
Courthouse
Transit Station
10th Av & Broadway
Bus Stop
11th Av & Broadway
Bus Stop
City College
Transit Station
Broadway & Union St.
Bus Stop
Pan American Plaza
Bus Stop
County Center/Little Italy
Transit Station
Broadway & Park Bl
Bus Stop
India St & C St
Bus Stop
Park Boulevard & Presidents Way
Bus Stop
Federal Parking Lot
Bus Stop
America Plaza
Transit Station
Park Boulevard & Presidents Way
Bus Stop
San Diego (Balboa Park)
Bus Stop
San Diego, Ca (SAN)
Bus Stop
11th Av & F St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.0% B-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Cortez Hill is 159/100 - which is 14% 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. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime F

Cortez Hill crime rates are 7,265 per 100k, which is 156% higher than California
Property Crime
5,616 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,649 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Cortez Hill is $71,568 - which is 12% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$71,568 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Medarts Weight Loss Specialists
Clinic
Bridget Hanagan, MA
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
First Avenue Family Planning Michelle Wagner Center
Clinic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Station No. 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
San Diego Police Department Headquarters
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station #11
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Hospital
San Diego City Fire Station 8
Fire Station
San Diego Harbor Police Headquarters
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing B

Cortez Hill home prices are $542,725 - which is 33% higher than California
Home Price
$542,725 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
62% A+
Home Affordability
7.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools C

The Cortez Hill graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than California
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (2) A+
City Tree Christian School
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Washington Elementary
Museum
Museum
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Our Ladys School
Montessori School Of San Diego
Sherman Elementary
Roosevelt International Middle
Monarch
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
Perkins K-8
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
King-Chavez Academy Of Excellence
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary
Mcgill School Of Success
Mcgill School Of Success
Kimbrough Elementary
Florence Elementary
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
High Schools (0) A+
King-Chavez Community High
King-Chavez Community High
San Diego International Studies
San Diego Science And Technology
San Diego Business/Leadership
East Village High
Garfield High
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
E3 Civic High
E3 Civic High
Monarch
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
Aseltine School
St Augustine High School
Coronado High
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Alba
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Urban Skills Center
Urban Corps Of San Diego County Charter
High Tech High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

ratings B+

Cortez Hill has an overall rating of 76% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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Cortez Hill Area Facts

  • Cortez Hill has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Cortez Hill crime rates are 223% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Cortez Hill is 6% lower than the San Diego average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tweet Street Linear Park
      Tweet Street Playground
      Marston Point
      Amici Park
      Civic Center Plaza
      Horton Plaza Park
      Pan American Plaza
      Curran Plaza

      Entertainment

      Incessant Studies
      Broker's Building Art Gallery Board
      Copley Symphony Hall
      Civic Theatre
      Little Italy
      House of Blues
      Italian Cultural Center
      Firehouse Museum

      Food & Drink

      City Liquor House
      Sro Lounge
      The Balboa
      Quiznos
      Subway
      Sammich House Deli & Juice
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Bruegger's Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cortez Hill? Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Cortez Hill.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cortez Hill? The cost of living in Cortez Hill is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
      Cortez Hill
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cortez Hill? Cortez Hill crime rates are 7,265, which are 156% higher than California
      Total Crime
      7,265 per 100k people

      213% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      213% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cortez Hill? The median income in Cortez Hill is $71,568 which is 12% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $71,56829% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,872117% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Cortez Hill a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

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

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      B Housing

      What are Cortez Hill home prices? Cortez Hill home prices are $542,725 - which is 33% higher than California
      Median home value
      $542,725194% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,79489% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      64% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Cortez Hill have good schools? The Cortez Hill graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Cortez Hill a good place to live? Cortez Hill has an overall rating of 76% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      1 total surveys

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