San Diego's Del Cerro Neighborhood
Del Cerro Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Del Cerro
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,175 | 1250ft² - Beautiful Bright 3 Bedroom Home With Huge Yard | View Home Report |
| $2,600 | 1545ft² - Amazing Townhome 3X3.2 Car Garage.Call Us Today! | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Del Cerro is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Del Cerro 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 Del Cerro, 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
Del Cerro 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 Del Cerro are people in their sixities. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Del Cerro 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 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) |
|---|---|
| Hearst Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Marvin Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Henry High | 8 - Excellent |
| Lewis Middle | 8 - Excellent |
| Language Academy | 7 - Above Average |
Secondary education is important in Del Cerro. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 35 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.- Princess Del Cerro Park
- Lake Murray Cmty Pk
- Lake Murray Cmty Park
- Allied Gardens Park And Recreation Center
- Allied Gardens Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Del Cerro. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. 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, Del Cerro 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 Del Cerro are in the potential flood zones of 2 separate dams. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Del Cerro 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. Del Cerro 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.