San Diego's Logan Heights Neighborhood
Logan Heights Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Logan Heights
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $650 | Downstairs Victorian Studio | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Logan Heights is considered a very poor area on average. The poverty rate is very high for the San Diego area. Because Logan Heights is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit in Logan Heights 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 reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Logan Heights has some of the least expensive homes in the county. Compared to other areas, it is about as affordable as it gets in San Diego.Demographics
The largest age group in Logan Heights are kids. With a very high child population, the area is very kid friendly and there will be plenty of playmates for children. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Logan Heights 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) |
|---|---|
| Logan Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| King/Chavez Academy | 2 - Very bad |
| Rodriguez Elementary | 1 - Very bad |
| Burbank Elementary | 1 - Very bad |
| Kimbrough Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
The number of people with college degrees in Logan Heights is very low compared to the rest of San Diego. Only 3 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.- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Health Care Center
- Paradise Valley Hospital
- Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego Campus
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.- Memorial Park And Recreation Center
- Memorial Park And Recreation Center
- Clay Ave Mini / Park
- L St Mini / Park
- Chicano Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Logan Heights. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 38 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Logan Heights has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.Disaster Risks
Areas downstream from a man-made dam carry a risk of flooding if the dam were ever to fail. While this is very unlikely, some areas in Logan Heights is in the potential flood zone of a dam. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.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. Logan Heights 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.