San Diego's Core / Columbia Neighborhood
Core / Columbia Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Core / Columbia
Neighborhood Basics
Core / Columbia is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Core / Columbia is fairly dense and has many local businesses, you may be able to walk or bike much of the time. A car may be nice for travelling to other areas, but public transit may meet all of your transportation needs.Public transit in Core / Columbia is among the best in San Diego. You will find plenty of busses available. You will need to drive a short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Core / Columbia 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 Core / Columbia are people in their sixities. With a very low child population, it may be very hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.Core / Columbia is a good enough place for people in their twenties. The are a good number of other twenty-somethings in the area. Those in their thirties may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population 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) |
|---|---|
| Cortez Hill Academy | 1 - Very bad |
| KIPP Adelante | 7 - Above Average |
| Washington Elementary | 3 - Poor |
| San Diego Science and Technology | 4 - Average |
| Garfield High | 4 - Average |
The number of people with college degrees in Core / Columbia is somewhat low compared to the rest of San Diego. About 23 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.- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Health Care Center
- Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego Campus
- UCSD Medical Center
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.- Horton Plaza
- Pantoja Park
- Amicci Park
- Davis House Mini / Park
- King Promenade O / P