San Diego's Bay Park Neighborhood
Bay Park Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Bay Park
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,250 | 1700ft² - Huge Two Bedroom House on Culdesac | View Home Report |
| $2,360 | 1350ft² - Newly built! Near Mission Bay! Big Garage! Pets! 3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath! | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Bay Park is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Bay 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 Bay 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 can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of Bay Park.Cost of Living
Bay Park has homes priced right around average for the county. However, San Diego is an expensive real estate market. The average price is quite high compared to many other areas of the county.Demographics
The largest age group in Bay Park are people in their sixities. 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 shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Bay Park 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 good number of people their age range in the area.
Education
The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.| School | State Rank (1-10) |
|---|---|
| Bay Park Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Longfellow | 7 - Above Average |
| Whittier/Del Sol Academy | 1 - Very bad |
| Toler Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| Marston Middle | 5 - Average |
Secondary education is important in Bay Park. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 30 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.- Western Hills Park
- Clairemont Park And Recreation Center
- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
- E Clairemont Athletic Ar Pkg
- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Bay Park. 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.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Bay Park suffered a wildfire in 1935. Exercise caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Areas downstream from a man-made dam carry a risk of flooding if the dam were ever to fail. While this is very unlikely, some areas in Bay Park are in the potential flood zones of 2 separate dams. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Bay Park are known high-risk areas for landslides. Be very careful when investing a home in this area to be sure that the home isn't at risk.
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. Bay Park has areas that are at very high risk of liquefaction. Be sure to check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home. The risk of liquefaction may also affect building codes and your ability to add on to an existing house.