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 (4) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lestat's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cairo Lounge Cafe (Cairo's)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kensington Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unico Juice Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mystic Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Swami's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Holsem Coffee
Coffee Shop
City Heights Coffee House
Coffee Shop
DoJo Cafe Mobile Coffee
Coffee Shop
Monica's at the Park
Coffee Shop
Twigg's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Lestat's on Park
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cardomon Café
Coffee Shop
Santos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JoyBrewed Espresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Landmark Ken Cinema
Cinema
Blue Pearl Art
Art Gallery
Media Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Irenic
Nightclub
Snapdragon Stadium
Stadium
City Heights Yacht Club
Nightclub
The Observatory North Park
Theatre Arts
Kassab Family Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Diversionary Theatre
Theatre Arts
Athenaeum School of Art
Theatre Arts
AMC Mission Valley 20
Cinema
Little Saigon
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Numbers
Nightclub
Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Landmark Theatres
Cinema
AMC Fashion Valley 18
Cinema
Balboa Park Carousel
Attraction
San Diego Zoo Miniature Railroad
Attraction
Kid's Theater
Cinema
Marston House
Museum
San Diego Zoo
Zoo
Spanish Village Art Center
Attraction
Moreton Bay Fig tree
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) A+
Rosie Ogradys Irish Pub
Bar
Blind Lady Ale House
Bar
The Sycamore Den
Bar
The Rabbit Hole
Bar
The Ould Sod
Bar
An's Dry Cleaning
Sweets
Your Place Bar and Grill
Bar
Polite Provisions
Bar
Cantina Mayaheul
Bar
Swagyu Chop Shop - Pacific Beach
Fast Food
Moosie’s Ice Cream
Fast Food
Kensington Club
Bar
Kensington Brewing Company
Bar
Crickets
Bar
SPACE
Bar
Burger Lounge
Fast Food
Rubio's Baja Grill
Fast Food
Soda Bar
Bar
Eppig Brewing North Park
Bar
Pariah Brewing Company
Bar
JuneShine
Bar
Lip's Drag Dining
Bar
Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito
Fast Food
tiger!tiger!
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Let's Play! San Diego Indoor Soccer
Gym
SKfit
Gym
Sunset Temple
Community Centre
Boulevard Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Hillcrest Athletic Club
Gym
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center • Mission Valley
Gym
Aztec Recreation Center
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
South Park Yoga and Wellness
Gym
Municipal Gymnasium
Gym
Main Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Little Yoga Studio
Gym
Little Italy Association
Community Centre
Groceries (3) A+
Bine & Vine Bottle Shop
Grocery Store
Corner Liquor
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Pancho Villa Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
The Heart and Trotter
Butcher
Vons
Grocery Store
Market Place #204
Grocery Store
Baron’s Market
Grocery Store
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
anyaseats
Health Food
Panchita's Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Food Center Market
Grocery Store
El Super Grocery Market
Grocery Store
Ripe North Park
Grocery Store
Parkside Foods
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Bristol Bay Salmon Company
Seafood
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Minute Mart
Grocery Store
Prager Brothers Bakery
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
N. Mountain View Mini-Park
Park
Adams Avenue Park
Park
Ward Canyon Park
Park
Kensington Pocket Park
Park
Kensington Park
Park
Garfield Mixed Use Field
Park
Wabash Park
Park
North Park Community Park
Park
Teralta Neighborhood Park
Park
North Park
Park
North Park Recreation Center
Park
Old Trolley Barn Park
Park
Granada Square
Park
Granada Square
Park
City Heights Cherokee Point Playground
Playground
PSA Flight 182 Memorial Park
Park
Park De La Cruz
Park
East San Diego Adult Recreation Center
Park
City Heights Community Park
Park
Willie Serrano Field
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Civita Park
Park
Alvarado Estates Community Park
Park
Talmadge Roundabout
Park
City Heights Community Recreation Center
Park
Shops (4) A-
Heights Optometry
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mega Dollar
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cal Coast Bicycles
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Toxic's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Haircut Plaza
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Adams Avenue Bicycles
Bicycle
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Sprint
Electronics
IKEA
Furniture
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
iGeeks Mission Valley
Electronics
Today's Fine Furniture
Furniture
Pacific Liquor
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Bluxom Salon
Hairdresser
Bikes del Pueblo
Bicycle
Quality Market Liquor
Convenience Store
Milestone Running Shop
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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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, 2.4% take public transportation in Normal Heights.
Public Transit Stops (23)
Stops & Stations A+
Adams Avenue & 34th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Hawley Boulevard
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 33rd Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 33rd Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 35th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 35th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 32nd Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 32nd Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & W Mountain View Drive
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & W Mountain View Drive
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Cherokee Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Cherokee Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Boundary Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 39th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 30th Street
Bus Stop
30th Street & Adams Avenue
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & 39th Street
Bus Stop
30th Street & Madison Avenue
Bus Stop
30th Street & Madison Avenue
Bus Stop
30th Street & Monroe Avenue
Bus Stop
30th Street & Monroe Avenue
Bus Stop
35th St
Bus Stop
Adams Avenue & Kensington Drive
Bus Stop
30th Street & Meade Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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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 Normal Heights is 149/100 - which is 7% 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 D+

Normal Heights crime rates are 2,654 per 100k, which is 7% lower than California
Property Crime
2,251 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
403 crimes per 100k D+
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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 B+

The median income in Normal Heights is $69,726 - which is 9% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$69,726 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D
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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 D

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
San Diego Fire Sta. #18
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
LifeStance Health Mission Valley
Clinic
San Diego City Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego Fire Rescue Station #45
Fire Station
Western Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
San Diego Fire Sta. #17
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rio Vista Family Dentistry
Dentist
Kindred Hospital - San Diego
Hospital
Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
Doctor
San Diego City Fire Station 17
Fire Station
SDUSD Police Department
Police
School Police Headquarters
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Hospital
Ralph's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 5
Fire Station
San Diego City Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Health Centers of San Diego City Heights
Clinic
Family Health Centers of San Diego, City Heights
Clinic
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-

Normal Heights home prices are $489,589 - which is 20% higher than California
Home Price
$489,589 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
7x (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 B-

The Normal Heights graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Sd Global Vision Academy
Sd Global Vision Academy
St Didacus School
Adams Elementary
San Diego Virtual
Normal Heights Elementary
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Garfield Elementary
Wilson Middle
Edison Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Children'S Growing Center-First United Methodist
Health Sciences Middle
Health Sciences Middle
Central Elementary
Alba
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School
Nazareth School
Arroyo Paseo Charter High
Cherokee Point Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
St Patrick School
Birney Elementary
Juarez Elementary
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
High Schools (1) D-
San Diego Virtual
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Trace
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Urban Skills Center
Health Sciences High
Health Sciences High
Alba
Hoover High
Home & Hosp/Transition Support
Aseltine School
Stein Education Center
St Augustine High School
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Thrive Public
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
Comprehensive Ed Svs Dba Aces Academy
San Diego County Court
Crawford High
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Diego Hills Central Public Charter
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Kearny Digital Media & Design
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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 A+

Normal Heights has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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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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Normal Heights Area Facts

  • Normal Heights has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Normal Heights crime rates are 18% higher than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Normal Heights is 11% lower than the San Diego average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      N. Mountain View Mini-Park
      Adams Avenue Park
      Ward Canyon Park
      Kensington Pocket Park
      Kensington Park
      Garfield Mixed Use Field
      Wabash Park
      North Park Community Park

      Entertainment

      Landmark Ken Cinema
      Blue Pearl Art
      Media Arts Center
      The Irenic
      Snapdragon Stadium
      City Heights Yacht Club
      The Observatory North Park
      Kassab Family Community Theater

      Food & Drink

      Rosie Ogradys Irish Pub
      Blind Lady Ale House
      The Sycamore Den
      The Rabbit Hole
      The Ould Sod
      An's Dry Cleaning
      Your Place Bar and Grill
      Polite Provisions

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Normal Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Normal Heights.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Normal Heights? The cost of living in Normal Heights is 149/100 - which is 7% higher than California.
      Normal Heights
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Normal Heights? Normal Heights crime rates are 2,654, which are 7% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,654 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Normal Heights? The median income in Normal Heights is $69,726 which is 9% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $69,72626% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,49839% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Normal Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Normal Heights home prices? Normal Heights home prices are $489,589 - which is 20% higher than California
      Median home value
      $489,589165% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44752% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      63% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Normal Heights have good schools? The Normal Heights graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Normal Heights a good place to live? Normal Heights has an overall rating of 83% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      4 total surveys

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