San Diego's Balboa Park Neighborhood



Balboa Park Neighborhood Map



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Neighborhood Basics

Balboa Park is neither considered poor area nor a rich area. The poverty rate is close to average for the San Diego area. Because Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park, 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 short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

Balboa Park has some of the least expensive homes in the county. Compared to other areas, it is about as affordable as it gets in San Diego.

Average home prices in Balboa Park


Demographics

The largest age group in Balboa Park are people in their thirties. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.

Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park


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)
Roosevelt International Middle4 - Average
San Diego Science and Technology4 - Average
Garfield High4 - Average
Museum7 - Above Average
Chancellor William McGill School of Success2 - Very bad

Secondary education is important in Balboa Park. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 33 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.
  • Balboa Park
  • Amicci Park
  • Sherman Ltl Mini / Park
  • Horton Plaza
  • Grant Hill Park

Crime

Crime is out of control in Balboa Park. The crime rate is among the highest in the county. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 9 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Balboa Park
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Balboa Park 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. Balboa Park 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.