San Diego's Bay Terraces Neighborhood
Bay Terraces Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Bay Terraces
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Bay Terraces is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Bay Terraces 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 Terraces, 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
Bay Terraces has homes priced well under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is quite affordable.Demographics
The largest age group in Bay Terraces 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.Bay Terraces 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Bell Junior High | 4 - Average |
| Boone Elementary | 4 - Average |
| Bethune Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Zamorano Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| San Diego SCPA | 7 - Above Average |
The number of people with college degrees in Bay Terraces is somewhat low compared to the rest of San Diego. About 22 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.- Boone Neighborhood Park
- Bay Terraces Park And Recreation Center
- Paradise Hills Park And Recreation Center
- Skyview Park
- Martin L King Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Bay Terraces. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 19 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Bay Terraces has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Bay Terraces are considered potential medium-risk areas for landslides. Be 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 Terraces 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.