San Diego's Mission Bay Park Neighborhood
Mission Bay Park Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mission Bay Park
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Neighborhood Basics
Mission Bay Park is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Mission Bay Park 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 Mission Bay Park, 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 can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of Mission Bay Park.Cost of Living
Mission Bay Park 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 Mission Bay Park are people in their sixities. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.Mission Bay Park 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) |
|---|---|
| Barnard Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Bay Park Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Crown Point Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| Correia Middle | 6 - Above Average |
| Dewey Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is important in Mission Bay Park. 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 Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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.- Mission Bay Park
- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
- Campland Park
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is out of control in Mission Bay Park. The crime rate is among the highest in the county. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 2 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Mission Bay Park 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 Mission Bay Park 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. Mission Bay Park 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.