San Diego's Linda Vista Neighborhood
Linda Vista Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Linda Vista
Neighborhood Basics
Linda Vista is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Linda Vista 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 Linda Vista, 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
Linda Vista has homes priced a little under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is a little bit less expensive.Demographics
The largest age group in Linda Vista 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 shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Linda Vista is a good enough place for people in their twenties. The are a good number of other twenty-somethings 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) |
|---|---|
| Montgomery Middle | 3 - Poor |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| San Diego Cooperative Charter | 6 - Above Average |
| Carson Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Fletcher Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
The number of people with college degrees in Linda Vista is pretty average for the San Diego area. Around 25 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.- Linda Vista Park And Recreation Center
- Kelly Street Park
- Linda Vista Park And Recreation Center
- Mission Heights Park
- Kearny Mesa Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Linda Vista. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 16 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Linda Vista suffered a wildfire in 1935. Exercise caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Linda Vista are considered potential medium-risk areas for landslides. Be 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. Linda Vista 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.