San Diego's La Jolla Village Neighborhood
La Jolla Village Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in La Jolla Village
Neighborhood Basics
La Jolla Village is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because La Jolla Village 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 La Jolla Village, 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
La Jolla Village has homes priced right around average for the county. However, San Diego is an expensive real estate market. The average price is quite high compared to many other areas of the county.Demographics
The largest age group in La Jolla Village are people in their twenties. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.La Jolla Village is about as good as it gets for those in their twenties. There are many other twenty-somethines in the area.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) |
|---|---|
| Torrey Pines Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Doyle Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Spreckels Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| University City High | 7 - Above Average |
| Preuss School UCSD | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in La Jolla Village. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 50 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.- Villa La Jolla Park
- La Jolla Athletic Area
- Cliffridge Park
- Doyle Cmty Park
- Marcy Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in La Jolla Village. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 11 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, La Jolla Village 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 Village 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 Village 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.