San Diego's Miramar Ranch North Neighborhood
Miramar Ranch North Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Miramar Ranch North
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,080 | Beautiful & Clean Townhouse for rent | View Home Report |
| $2,995 | Great price for Luxury Home | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Miramar Ranch North is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Miramar Ranch North is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is essentially non-existent in Miramar Ranch North. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Miramar Ranch North 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 Miramar Ranch North are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.Miramar Ranch North isn't the best place for those in their twenties. There aren't too many other twenty-somethings in the area. Those in their thirties may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population 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) |
|---|---|
| Dingeman Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| E. B. Scripps Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Marshall Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Creekside Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Miramar Ranch Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Miramar Ranch North. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 51 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.- Pomerado Hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory 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.- Spring Canyon Neighborhood Park
- Overlook Park
- Scripps Rch Community Pk
- Lakeview Neighborhood Park
- Canyon View Pocket Pk
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Miramar Ranch North. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 7 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Miramar Ranch North has suffered wildfires 6 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1984. 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 Ranch North is in the potential flood zone of a dam. Consider investigating the flooding risk before purchasing a home in this area.Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Miramar Ranch North are known high-risk areas for landslides. Be very 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. Miramar Ranch North 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.