San Diego's Carmel Mountain Neighborhood
Carmel Mountain Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Carmel Mountain
Neighborhood Basics
Carmel Mountain is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Carmel Mountain 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 Carmel Mountain, 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
Carmel Mountain has homes priced above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's not cheap.Demographics
The largest age group in Carmel Mountain are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Carmel Mountain isn't the best place for those in their twenties. There aren't too many other twenty-somethings in the area. 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) |
|---|---|
| Highland Ranch Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Shoal Creek Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Meadowbrook Middle | 9 - Excellent |
| Los Penasquitos Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Rolling Hills Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Carmel Mountain. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 43 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.- Highland Ranch Park
- Carmel Mtn Rch Pool
- Carmel Mtn Rch Cmty Pk
- Rolling Hills Park
- Sabre Springs Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Carmel Mountain. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 8 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Carmel Mountain has suffered wildfires 3 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1980. Exercise extreme caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Carmel Mountain 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. Carmel Mountain has areas that are at medium 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.