San Diego's Cortez Neighborhood
Cortez Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Cortez
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Cortez is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Cortez is spread out but has clumps of businesses, you may be able to walk or bike part of the time. But plan on having a car to get around most of the time. Public transit in Cortez is better than in some areas of San Diego, but it's not widespread enough to meet everyone's needs. You may have to walk a ways to catch a bus. You will need to drive a short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Cortez 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 Cortez are people in their twenties. 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.Cortez 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 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) |
|---|---|
| KIPP Adelante | 7 - Above Average |
| San Diego Science and Technology | 4 - Average |
| Cortez Hill Academy | 1 - Very bad |
| Garfield High | 4 - Average |
| Washington Elementary | 3 - Poor |
The number of people with college degrees in Cortez is somewhat low compared to the rest of San Diego. About 18 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
- Amicci Park
- Davis House Mini / Park
- Pantoja Park
- Balboa Park