San Diego's Golden Hill Neighborhood



Golden Hill Neighborhood Map



Homes for Rent in Golden Hill

PriceDescriptionHome Report
$975Private Washer & Dryer IncludedView Home Report


Neighborhood Basics

Golden Hill is considered a very poor area on average. The poverty rate is very high for the San Diego area. Because Golden Hill is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is available in Golden Hill, 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 long walks. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

Golden Hill has homes priced well under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is quite affordable.

Average home prices in Golden Hill


Demographics

The largest age group in Golden Hill are people in their twenties. 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 shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.

Golden Hill is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. Those in their thirties may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population in the area.

Age Breakdown in Golden Hill


Education

The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.

SchoolState Rank (1-10)
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle7 - Above Average
Einstein Academy8 - Excellent
Kimbrough Elementary2 - Very bad
Chancellor William McGill School of Success2 - Very bad
King/Chavez Primary Academy7 - Above Average

The number of people with college degrees in Golden Hill is somewhat low compared to the rest of San Diego. About 19 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.
  • Grant Hill Park
  • Th St Mini / Park
  • Sherman Ltl Mini / Park
  • L St Mini / Park
  • J St Mini / Park

Crime

Crime is fairly rare in Golden Hill. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 15 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Golden Hill
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Golden Hill has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.

Disaster Risks

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. Golden Hill isn't considered to be at high risk for liquefaction, but check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home.