San Diego's Harborview Neighborhood



Harborview Neighborhood Map



Homes for Rent in Harborview

PriceDescriptionHome Report
$2,500Luxury Townhome Fully Furnished w/Panoramic Harbor ViewView Home Report


Neighborhood Basics

Harborview is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Harborview 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. Public transit in Harborview is better than in some areas of San Diego, but it's not widespread enough to meet everyone's needs. You may have to walk a ways to catch a bus. You will need to drive a short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

Harborview has homes priced a good bit above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's close.

Average home prices in Harborview


Demographics

The largest age group in Harborview are people in their twenties. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. 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.

Harborview 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 Harborview


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)
Washington Elementary3 - Poor
Cortez Hill Academy1 - Very bad
Museum7 - Above Average
KIPP Adelante7 - Above Average
San Diego Science and Technology4 - Average

Secondary education is very important in Harborview. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 39 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.
  • Amicci Park
  • Pantoja Park
  • Horton Plaza
  • King Promenade O / P
  • Davis House Mini / Park

Crime

Crime is more common in Harborview than most would like. The crime rate higher than many areas in the county. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 20 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Harborview
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Harborview 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. Harborview 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.