San Diego's Alta Vista Neighborhood



Alta Vista Neighborhood Map



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Neighborhood Basics

Alta Vista is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista, 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

Alta Vista has homes priced well under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is quite affordable.

Average home prices in Alta Vista


Demographics

The largest age group in Alta Vista are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.

Alta Vista isn't a bad place for those in their twenties, but they may enjoy other areas more that have more people of a similar age. Those in their thirties will find a decent mix of people their age range in the area.

Age Breakdown in Alta Vista


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)
Nye Elementary5 - Average
O'Farrell Community Center for Advanced Academy5 - Average
Valencia Park Elementary3 - Poor
Perry Elementary7 - Above Average
Ira Harbison7 - Above Average

The number of people with college degrees in Alta Vista is somewhat low compared to the rest of San Diego. About 19 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.
  • Martin L King Park And Recreation Center
  • Paradise Hills Park And Recreation Center
  • Widman, Marie Memrl Pk
  • Encanto Park Expansion
  • Encanto Park

Crime

Crime is quite rare in Alta Vista. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 17 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Alta Vista
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Alta Vista has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.

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. Alta Vista 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.