San Diego's Midway District Neighborhood
Midway District Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Midway District
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,550 | Luxurious 3br/3ba Townhouse Located in Liberty Station | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Midway District is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Midway District 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 Midway District, 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 short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Midway District has homes priced a good bit above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's close.Demographics
The largest age group in Midway District 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.Midway District 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) |
|---|---|
| Dewey Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| High Tech High | 8 - Excellent |
| High Tech Middle | 9 - Excellent |
| High Tech High International | 8 - Excellent |
| Explorer Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is important in Midway District. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 31 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 Medical Center
- Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego Campus
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Health Care Center
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.- Ntc Park Property
- El Campo Santo O / P / P
- Whaley House Complex
- Heritage Park
- Plumosa Park
Crime
Crime is more common in Midway District than in some other areas, but the overall crime rate is still fairly low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 9 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Midway District 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 Midway District are in the potential flood zones of 3 separate dams. 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. Midway District 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.