San Diego's Mira Mesa Neighborhood
Mira Mesa Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mira Mesa
Neighborhood Basics
Mira Mesa is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa, 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
Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa are kids. With an average child population, the area is not a bad choice for kids and making new friends should not be too hard for them. Teens shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Mira Mesa 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) |
|---|---|
| Mira Mesa High | 8 - Excellent |
| Hickman Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Sandburg Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Ericson Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Mason Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is important in Mira Mesa. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 33 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.- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Pomerado 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.- Carroll Neighborhood Park
- Mira Mesa Park And Recreation Center
- Sandburg Park
- Sandburg Park
- Mesa Viking Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Mira Mesa. The overall crime rate is very low. 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, Mira Mesa has suffered wildfires 3 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1983. Exercise extreme caution in this area.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 Mira Mesa 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. Mira Mesa 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.