Independent Living Communities in Vista, California

CaringScore for Vista, CA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Vista was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Vista.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Vista is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Vista. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Vista, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vista, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Vista is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.6, Vista rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 243.9 physicians per capita, Vista closely matches the national average. Vista scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Vista is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Vista is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Vista's environmental health -- is 36.4 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Vista, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	243.9	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	3.1	3.5
Orthopedists	8.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Vista, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vista, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Vista is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Vista are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Vista. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Vista to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Vista indexes at 33.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 13.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 101.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Vista, CA
Aggregate Index	133
Healthcare Index	113
Housing Index	201
Food Index	103
Utilities Index	111
Transportation Index	114

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Vista, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vista. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Vista is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.6, Vista rates above average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 258 days each year in Vista, 25.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 45°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Vista than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 72°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Vista is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $59,293 per year, the population of Vista earns a better than average median household income. Vista has an unemployment rate of 11.30 percent, roughly 24.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.49 percent of the population in Vista is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 27.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Vista	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	33.4	136.1
Libraries	2.9	18.8
Places of Worship	41.9	220.5
Public Transit	279	110.4
Grocery Stores	149.3	97.7
Pharmacies	12.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65