San Diego's Miramar Neighborhood
Miramar Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Miramar
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing is currently on the market in this neighborhood. Try again tomorrow or check with a realtor. | ||
Neighborhood Basics
Miramar is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Miramar 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 Miramar, 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
Miramar 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 Miramar are people in their twenties. 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.Miramar is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. 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) |
|---|---|
| Mason Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| Mira Mesa High | 8 - Excellent |
| Wangenheim Middle | 8 - Excellent |
| Creative, Performing, and Media Arts | 6 - Above Average |
| Madison High | 3 - Poor |
Secondary education is important in Miramar. 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 Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Children's Hospital San Diego
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.- Hickman Field Park
- Mac Dowell Park
- Mesa Verde Park
- University Village Park
- University Garden Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Miramar. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 6 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Miramar has suffered wildfires 6 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 2003. 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 Miramar 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. Miramar 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.