San Diego's Del Mar Heights Neighborhood
Del Mar Heights Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Del Mar Heights
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Del Mar Heights is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Del Mar Heights is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is essentially non-existent in Del Mar Heights. You will need to drive a short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Del Mar Heights 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 Del Mar Heights 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 may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.Del Mar Heights 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Del Mar Hills Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Del Mar Heights Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Carmel Valley Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Del Mar Heights. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 53 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.- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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.- Solana Highland Park
- Carmel Vly Twn Ctr Com Pk
- Carmel Grove O / S Ren Pk
- Windwood Mini / Park
- Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Del Mar Heights. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 9 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Del Mar Heights suffered a wildfire in 1986. 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 Mar Heights are in the potential flood zones of 2 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. Del Mar Heights 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.