San Diego's Carmel Valley Neighborhood
Carmel Valley Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Carmel Valley
Neighborhood Basics
Carmel Valley is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Carmel Valley is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is essentially non-existent in Carmel Valley. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Carmel Valley has homes priced a good bit above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's close.Demographics
The largest age group in Carmel Valley are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.Carmel Valley 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) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Air | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Sycamore Ridge | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Ashley Falls Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Sage Canyon | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Carmel Valley. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 56 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.- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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.- Del Mar Trails Park
- Carmel Mission Park
- Neighborhood Park
- Ashley Falls Park
- Windwood Mini / Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Carmel Valley. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 6 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Carmel Valley has suffered wildfires 9 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1989. 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 Valley 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. Carmel Valley 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.