San Diego's Horton Plaza Neighborhood



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Neighborhood Basics

Horton Plaza is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Horton Plaza is very dense and has many local businesses, you may be able to walk or bike all of the time and avoid owning a car. A car may be nice for travelling to other areas, but it may be a major hassle trying to find parking. Visiting friends may have trouble finding parking as well. Consider taking advantage of public transit whenever possible.Public transit in Horton Plaza is better than most areas in San Diego. You will be able to use public transit as a viable option for getting around. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

Horton Plaza is one of the most expensive areas in San Diego. Some of the most expensive homes in San Diego are located here.

Average home prices in Horton Plaza


Demographics

The largest age group in Horton Plaza are people in their sixities. With a very low child population, it may be very hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.

Horton Plaza 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 Horton Plaza


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)
Cortez Hill Academy1 - Very bad
KIPP Adelante7 - Above Average
Washington Elementary3 - Poor
San Diego Science and Technology4 - Average
Garfield High4 - Average

The number of people with college degrees in Horton Plaza is pretty average for the San Diego area. Around 24 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.
  • Horton Plaza
  • Pantoja Park
  • King Promenade O / P
  • Davis House Mini / Park
  • Marina Linear Park Esmt

Crime

Crime is out of control in Horton Plaza. The crime rate is among the highest in the county. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 11 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Horton Plaza
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Horton Plaza 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. Horton Plaza 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.