San Diego's La Jolla Neighborhood
La Jolla Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in La Jolla
Neighborhood Basics
La Jolla is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because La Jolla 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 La Jolla, 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 can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of La Jolla.Cost of Living
La Jolla is one of the most expensive areas in San Diego. Some of the most expensive homes in San Diego are located here.Demographics
The largest age group in La Jolla are people in their sixities. 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.La Jolla isn't a bad place for those in their twenties, but they may enjoy other areas more that have more people of a similar age. Those in their thirties will find a decent mix 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) |
|---|---|
| Muirlands Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
| La Jolla Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| La Jolla High | 9 - Excellent |
| Torrey Pines Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Bird Rock Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in La Jolla. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 48 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.- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
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.- Union Pl Cr Mini / Park
- Starkey Mini / Park
- Laureate / Mata Park
- La Jolla Park And Recreation Center
- La Jolla Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in La Jolla. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 7 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, La Jolla has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of La Jolla 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. La Jolla has areas that are at medium 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.