San Diego's Egger Highlands Neighborhood
Egger Highlands Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Egger Highlands
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Egger Highlands is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Egger Highlands 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 Egger Highlands, 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 short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Egger Highlands has some of the least expensive homes in the county. Compared to other areas, it is about as affordable as it gets in San Diego.Demographics
The largest age group in Egger Highlands are kids. With an average child population, the area is not a bad choice for kids and making new friends should not be too hard for them. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Egger Highlands is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. 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) |
|---|---|
| Bayside Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Central Elementary | 4 - Average |
| Mar Vista Middle | 3 - Poor |
| Emory Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Teofilo Mendoza | 6 - Above Average |
The number of people with college degrees in Egger Highlands is lower than the rest of the San Diego area. Only 14 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.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.- Egger / South Bay Park And Recreation Center
- Sunnyslope Park
- Berry Park
- Nestor Park
- South Bay Biological Study Area
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Egger Highlands. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 14 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Egger Highlands has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.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 Egger Highlands 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. Egger Highlands 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.