San Diego's Adams North Neighborhood



Adams North Neighborhood Map



Homes for Rent in Adams North

PriceDescriptionHome Report
$925Freshly Updated UnitView Home Report
$950Nice Unit Close to AllView Home Report
$995Large 2nd Floor UnitView Home Report
$1,100Bring Your Washer & DryerView Home Report
$2,400Beautiful & One Of A Kind HouseView Home Report


Neighborhood Basics

Adams North is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Adams North is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Limited public transit is available in Adams North, but it does not serve all areas of the neighborhood. If public transit is a requirement for you, it will be important to live near a stop to avoid very long walks. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

Adams North has homes priced a little under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is a little bit less expensive.

Average home prices in Adams North


Demographics

The largest age group in Adams North are people in their thirties. With a slightly lower than average child population, the area is not bad for childen but they may have to work a little harder to find playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.

Adams North is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. Those in their thirties may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population in the area.

Age Breakdown in Adams North


Education

The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.

SchoolState Rank (1-10)
Adams Elementary1 - Very bad
Normal Heights Elementary4 - Average
Garfield Elementary1 - Very bad
Wilson Middle3 - Poor
Franklin Elementary5 - Average

Secondary education is important in Adams North. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 32 percent of people in the area have college degrees.

Healthcare

The three closest hospitals are listed below. Click on the name for more information about the hospital and its services.

Outdoors

The five nearest parks are listed below. You can also browse them on the map at the top of the page to see where they are located.
  • West Mtn View Park
  • Adams Avenue Park
  • Oneria Club O / P / P
  • Kenmore Terrace Park
  • Normal Heights Park And Recreation Center

Crime

Crime is fairly rare in Adams North. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 9 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Adams North
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Adams North suffered a wildfire in 1985. Exercise caution in this area.

Disaster Risks

All of San Diego (and southern California in general) is at risk of damage from earthquakes. However, the worst damage during in earthquake is often due to soil liquefaction where the soil becomes water-like during shaking. For example, this can cause buildings to settle rapidly at odd angles and buried pipes to rise to the surface and burst. Adams North isn't considered to be at high risk for liquefaction, but check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home.