San Diego's Mission Beach Neighborhood
Mission Beach Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mission Beach
Neighborhood Basics
Mission Beach is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Mission Beach is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is available in Mission Beach, 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 long walks. You can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of Mission Beach.Cost of Living
Mission Beach 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 Mission Beach are people in their twenties. With a very low child population, it may be very 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 Beach 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) |
|---|---|
| Crown Point Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| Ocean Beach Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Pacific Beach Middle | 5 - Average |
| Correia Middle | 6 - Above Average |
| Barnard Elementary | 5 - Average |
Secondary education is very important in Mission Beach. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 46 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 Beach Park
- Mission Bay Park
- Ocean Beach Park
- Pacific Beach Park
- Ocean Beach Park
Crime
Crime is more common in Mission Beach 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 13 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Mission Beach 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 Beach are in the potential flood zones of 2 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 Beach 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.