Livability Score

73
/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 (71) A+
Cafe Bello
Coffee Shop
10 Speed Coffee
Coffee Shop
goodboybob coffee
Coffee Shop
Tartine Santa Monica
Coffee Shop
Boba Tea & Me
Coffee Shop
Cafe zella
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dr. T House
Coffee Shop
Rocco's Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Elabrew Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
The Hive
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lokl Haus
Coffee Shop
Capital One Cafe
Coffee Shop
Novel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Groundwork
Coffee Shop
Pink Daisy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Via Dolce
Coffee Shop
Cult
Coffee Shop
Crepe Maker
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (41) A+
Eli Broad Stage
Theatre Arts
Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Photography Gallery
Art Gallery
Miles Memorial Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Bergamot Station
Theatre Arts
Memorial Open Air Theatre
Theatre Arts
World Peace Ikeda Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Arclight Santa Monica
Cinema
AMC Broadway 4
Cinema
Santa Monica Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Aero (American Cinematheque)
Cinema
American Childrens Theatre
Theatre Arts
Third Street Promenade
Attraction
AMC Santa Monica 7
Cinema
Laemmle Monica Film Center
Cinema
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Theatre Arts
Breakdance Showdown
Attraction
Santa Mónica Pier Aquarium
Aquarium
Carousel Park
Attraction
Original Muscle Beach
Attraction
Santa Monica Pier
Attraction
Santa Monica Museum of Art
Museum
Pacific Park
Theme Park
Perry's Beach Café and Rentals
Attraction
Food and Drink (100) A+
Chomp Juice Station
Fast Food
DK Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Chestnut Club
Bar
Santa Monica Brew Works
Bar
Mondo Taco
Fast Food
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen
Fast Food
Estate Restaurant + Bar
Bar
See's Candies
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pono Burger
Fast Food
Bodega
Bar
Citrin
Bar
The Gaslite
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Speak Easy Cocktail
Bar
Santa Monica Liquor
Alcohol
Mom and Bop
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
SaMo Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
O'Brien's
Bar
Fitness (20) A+
Amp Association
Gym
Churchill Boxing
Gym
Gloveworx
Gym
Masonic Temple
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica
Community Centre
Thelma Terry Building
Community Centre
Power Yoga East
Gym
Corsair Gym
Gym
Fightr Boxing
Gym
Edwards Community Center
Community Centre
Aziam
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Cycle House
Gym
Bunda
Gym
Santa Monica Yoga
Gym
Good Body Pilates
Gym
West LA Athletics
Gym
Blue Republic
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
IconFit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
AKT
Gym
골드짐
Gym
Groceries (28) A+
Coop Market
Grocery Store
Tehran Market
Grocery Store
La Monarca
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Citizen Sprout
Health Food
Broadway Baker
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Cookie Good
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Erin McKenna's Bakery
Bakery
Sweet Lady Jane
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Carlo's Bake Shop
Bakery
Erewhon
Grocery Store
Montana Farms
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Pioneer Boulangerie
Bakery
Bob's Market
Grocery Store
Antequera
Bakery
Gelson's
Grocery Store
Paderia
Bakery
Parks (66) A+
Memorial Park
Park
Euclid Park
Park
Schader Park
Park
Park Drive Park
Park
Colorado Center Park
Park
Virginia Avenue Park
Park
Reed Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Douglas Park Playground
Playground
Gandara Park
Park
Triangle Square
Park
Joslyn Park
Park
Tongva Park
Park
Ishihara Park
Park
Los Amigos Park
Park
Mandela Park
Park
Hotchkiss Park
Park
Pier Playground
Park
Chess Park
Park
Carousel Park
Park
Old Muscle Beach
Playground
Goose Egg Park
Park
Palisades Park
Park
Crescent Bay Park
Park
Ashland Park
Park
Shops (155) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marco Polo Furniture
Furniture
Target
Department Store
Video & Audio Center
Electronics
Acology
Nutrition Supplements
Unleashed
Pets
Coloration Bar
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Blade & Brush
Hairdresser
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Bike Effect
Bicycle
Bao Foot Spa
Beauty
Modern Nails & Skin Care
Beauty
Great Labels Designer Resale
Clothing
Ukranian Market
Convenience Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Brow Mantra Threading Salon
Beauty
Matthew Preece Salon
Hairdresser
Healthy Spot
Pets
Gap
Clothing
Cynergy Cycles
Bicycle
Fisher Lumber and Supplies
Home Improvement
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
A&R Text Books
Books
yummy.com
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Santa Monica.
Public Transit Stops (331)
Stops & Stations A+
17th Street/Santa Monica College
Transit Station
17th & Colorado (17th St/SMC Station)
Bus Stop
Colorado & 17th (17th St/SMC Station)
Bus Stop
Colorado & 17th (17th St/SMC Station)
Bus Stop
17th & Colorado (17th St/SMC Station)
Bus Stop
Colorado & 14th
Bus Stop
14th & Colorado
Bus Stop
14th & Colorado
Bus Stop
14th & Broadway
Bus Stop
14th & Broadway
Bus Stop
Colorado & 14th
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & 17th
Bus Stop
Olympic & 16th
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & 17th
Bus Stop
Broadway & 19th
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & 14th
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & 14th
Bus Stop
14th & Santa Monica
Bus Stop
14th & Santa Monica
Bus Stop
Colorado & 20th
Bus Stop
Broadway & 20th
Bus Stop
Colorado & 20th
Bus Stop
20th & Santa Monica
Bus Stop
Santa Monica & 20th
Bus Stop
14th & Arizona
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Santa Monica is 264/100 - which is 89% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Santa Monica crime rates are 5,386 per 100k, which is 89% higher than California
Property Crime
4,532 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
854 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in Santa Monica is $98,300 - which is 54% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$98,300 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D-
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (84)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Brightleaf Dental
Dentist
Jeffrey M Kotsubo D D S Inc
Dentist
Paige Moosavi DDS
Dentist
Richard J Kim D D S
Dentist
Sam C Muslin DDS, M A G D, Inc
Dentist
SMC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Richard Haber DDS Inc
Dentist
Berkley West Convalescent Hospital
Nursing Home
Melinda W Pruitt DDS Inc
Dentist
Mark I Handelsman D D S Inc
Dentist
UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica
Hospital
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
UCLA Hematology Oncology Santa Monica
Doctor
Santa Monica Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Carol E Follette DDS
Dentist
Diana Zinberg DDS Inc
Dentist
Teresa K Yang DDS Inc
Dentist
Dr. Robert Cohen
Doctor
Stephen E Needle DDS
Dentist
William C Pratt III D D S
Dentist
Kathy Zahedi, DDS & Associates
Dentist
Alison S Williams D D S
Dentist
Stephanie Yeung DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Santa Monica home prices are $1,452,100 - which is 255% higher than California
Home Price
$1,452,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
14.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Santa Monica graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (21) A+
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool
Ps 1 Pluralistic School
Santa Monica Montessori
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Lighthouse Church School
Lincoln Middle
Mckinley Elementary
Garden Of Angels School
St Monica Catholic Elementary School
Edison Elementary
Will Rogers Elementary
John Adams Middle
Franklin Elementary
Grant Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
John Muir Elementary
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Southern California Montessori School
Pacific Point Academy
Carlthorp School
New West Charter
Brockton Avenue Elementary
Canyon Charter Elementary
Brentwood Science
High Schools (5) A+
Pacifica Christian High School
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Santa Monica High
Olympic High (Continuation)
Pacific Point Academy
New West Charter
University Senior High
Westview School
Animo Venice Charter High
Animo Venice Charter High
New West Charter
The City
Arete Preparatory Academy
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
Venice Senior High
Brentwood School
Archer School For Girls
Phoenix Continuation
Windward School
Palisades Charter High
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Palisades Charter High
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ratings C

Santa Monica has an overall rating of 65% from 29 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (27)
From AreaVibes D-
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  • Santa Monica has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Santa Monica crime rates are 89% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Santa Monica is 89% higher than the California average

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A Beautiful Disaster 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 25, 2019) I lived in Santa Monica for 5 years and I loved some things about it and hated many things about it. The crime and homeless problem are out of control. It's a beautiful city with many things to do and centered around families: many organizations that cater to families and the sch ...Read More ools are decent. It's a small congested town and the crime was out of control; mostly gang shootings weekly that claimed many young lives, the shooting that occurred at Santa Monica College and homeless on the beach; most occurred in the Pico neighborhood. It was time for me to move on when the Police started to racial profile. Once the train was built it really became a nightmare. I like to say that Santa Monica is an overpriced ghetto because it is outrageously overpriced for what little you get in return. I'm not kidding rent is $5,000-$10,000. Read Less
Santa Monica, CA: Always Beautiful and Trendy 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) One of the most beautiful cities in California is Santa Monica. This gorgeous city has even inspired musicians like Sheryl Crow to create songs centering around it. One of Sheryl Crow's most famous songs "All I Wanna Do" centers around various parts of Santa Monica and its free s ...Read More pirit. The people visiting Santa Monic are eccentric, free spirited, and above all other things, beautiful. There is great shopping, a wonderful beach, and restaurants that Santa Monica has to offer.

The Santa Monica pier is a central point of activity in the city. During the day, it can be an amazing experience to grab a drink or ride on the ferris wheel of the pier. It is situated right on Santa Monica beach. During the night, it becomes a center point of nightlife. The Promenade is another popular location in Santa Monica. This is the elegant outdoor shopping center and has some of the trendiest stores.

Living in Santa Monica is a dream of many Californians. If you are moving to California, you would be doing yourself a service to move to Santa Monica and live on the pier or near the Promenade shopping center (if you can afford it). Overall, Santa Monica is a chill place with great people. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Euclid Park
      Schader Park
      Park Drive Park
      Colorado Center Park
      Virginia Avenue Park
      Reed Park
      Douglas Park

      Entertainment

      Eli Broad Stage
      Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
      Photography Gallery
      Miles Memorial Playhouse
      Bergamot Station
      Memorial Open Air Theatre
      World Peace Ikeda Auditorium
      Arclight Santa Monica

      Food & Drink

      Chomp Juice Station
      DK Donuts
      Taco Bell
      The Chestnut Club
      Santa Monica Brew Works
      Mondo Taco
      Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen
      Estate Restaurant + Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Santa Monica? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Santa Monica.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Santa Monica? The cost of living in Santa Monica is 264/100 - which is 89% higher than California.
      Santa Monica
      264

      164% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Santa Monica? Santa Monica crime rates are 5,386, which are 89% higher than California
      Total Crime
      5,386 per 100k people

      132% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      132% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Santa Monica? The median income in Santa Monica is $98,300 which is 54% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $98,30078% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $77,137159% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica
      Santa Monica Urgent Care
      Providence Saint John's Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Drugtown
      SMC Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Ocean Park Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Robert Cohen
      The Janov Primal Center
      UCLA Hematology Oncology Santa Monica

      B- Housing

      What are Santa Monica home prices? Santa Monica home prices are $1,452,100 - which is 255% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,452,100686% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,900100% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Santa Monica have good schools? The Santa Monica graduation rate is 94% - which is 18% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      47% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Santa Monica a good place to live? Santa Monica has an overall rating of 65% from 29 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      29 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      53%

      27 total surveys

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