San Diego's Grantville Neighborhood
Grantville Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Grantville
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $650 | Incredible Deal on One Bedroom | View Home Report |
| $1,500 | Beautiful Remodeled Condo, Great Complex w/Amenities, Perfect Location | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Grantville is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Grantville 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. Limited public transit is available in Grantville, 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
Grantville 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 Grantville 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.Grantville 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) |
|---|---|
| Foster Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Hancock Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| Lewis Middle | 8 - Excellent |
| Juarez Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Cubberley Elementary | 5 - Average |
Secondary education is important in Grantville. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 37 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.- San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital
- Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
- Children's Hospital San Diego
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.- Grantville Park
- Allied Gardens Park And Recreation Center
- Allied Gardens Park And Recreation Center
- Roadrunner Park
- Princess Del Cerro Park
Crime
Crime is more common in Grantville than in some other areas, but the overall crime rate is still fairly low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 5 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Grantville 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 Grantville are in the potential flood zones of 6 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 Grantville 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. Grantville 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.