San Diego's Clairemont Mesa West Neighborhood



Clairemont Mesa West Neighborhood Map



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Neighborhood Basics

Clairemont Mesa West is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Clairemont Mesa West 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 Clairemont Mesa West, 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

Clairemont Mesa West has homes priced a little under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is a little bit less expensive.

Average home prices in Clairemont Mesa West


Demographics

The largest age group in Clairemont Mesa West 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 too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.

Clairemont Mesa West 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.

Age Breakdown in Clairemont Mesa West


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)
Holmes Elementary9 - Excellent
Mt. Everest Academy8 - Excellent
Marston Middle5 - Average
Whittier/Del Sol Academy1 - Very bad
Clairemont High3 - Poor

The number of people with college degrees in Clairemont Mesa West is pretty average for the San Diego area. Around 24 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.
  • Mt Acadia Park
  • E Clairemont Athletic Ar Pkg
  • E Clairemont Athletic Ar
  • Clairemont Park And Recreation Center
  • Mt Etna Park

Crime

Crime is quite rare in Clairemont Mesa West. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 7 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Clairemont Mesa West
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Clairemont Mesa West suffered a wildfire in 1935. Exercise caution in this area.

Disaster Risks

Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Clairemont Mesa West 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. Clairemont Mesa West 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.