San Diego's College West Neighborhood
College West Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in College West
Neighborhood Basics
College West is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because College 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 College 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
College West 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 College West are people in their twenties. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens will find it very easy to make friends as there are is a large concentration of other teens in the neighborhood.College West is about as good as it gets for those in their twenties. There are many other twenty-somethines in the area.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) |
|---|---|
| Hardy Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| IFTIN Charter | 2 - Very bad |
| Mann Middle | 1 - Very bad |
| Language Academy | 7 - Above Average |
| Hearst Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is important in College West. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 32 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.- Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
- San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital
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.- Montezuma Park
- Clay Park
- Clay Park
- Colina Del Sol Park And Recreation Center
- Grantville Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in College West. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 3 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, College West suffered a wildfire in 1944. 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 College West are in the potential flood zones of 4 separate dams. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.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. College West 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.