Vista
- Suburb of San Diego, CA
Suburb
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$534,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,850
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault283.4national 282.7
- Murder1national 6.1
- Rape16.2national 40.7
- Robbery82national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary292.5national 500.1
- Theft862.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft316.8national 284
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Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$79,196
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Vista Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 315 reviews
I was born and raised in vista and wouldn't have it any other way. In terms of food and entertainment, Vista is the way to go. Vista has a wide selection of food ranging from your everyday favorites like Canes to small owned businesses like Juniors. Vista is packed with a plethora of food from all around the world and I guarantee whatever you're craving is only five minutes away. Vista is also home to tones of entertainment opportunities such as Boomers, Clay n' latte, Wave Water park, the Moonlight Amphitheater and Cinepolis. Not only does it provide great food and entertainment but all in all is a beautiful city. There are dozens of art sculptures at every corner and these change regularly to give many artists a chance. There are also dozens of murals and the city is always pushing to add more. Vista also has a great public transportation system with many bus stops and a train station as well.
In my city, there is plenty of diversity and culture integrated within my community. For example, smelling fresh pan dulce in the morning or being able to easily find a community of people who relate to me. This diversity is something that I find truly special about my community but I believe it is slowly fading away. I've noticed that areas are becoming nicer and we are losing some of our community's culture because of it. In the end, we have become victims of gentrification. I always knew this was a growing problem in America but for some reason, I never thought it would happen in my city. I didn't think it was possible for other people to be able to see past the dirty streets and crumbling buildings as we locals do. To see the real heart of our city, not all the hardships and struggles we endure. Sure, it's amazing that other people finally see the value our city holds but it's heartwrenching that our community is stripped from their very city as a result.
Vista is a little beach city that is almost connected to a beach. Everybody is always so happy and ready to be in the sun and help out a friend. It seems the ocean breeze here has a special aura in it that makes everybody so special around here! The amount of joy and hardworking people that make this city what it is, truly shines bright through the times. Community doesn't even begin to describe the quality that is found here in Vista, CA.