San Diego's Mission Hills Neighborhood
Mission Hills Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mission Hills
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,100 | Townhouse Style Unit | View Home Report |
| $1,900 | Extraordinary Mission Hills three story townhouse | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Mission Hills is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Mission Hills 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 Hills, 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
Mission Hills 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 Hills are people in their sixities. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Mission Hills 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) |
|---|---|
| Grant Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Florence Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Twain High | 1 - Very bad |
| Dewey Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| Museum | 7 - Above Average |
Secondary education is very important in Mission Hills. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 38 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 Hills Park
- Mission Hills Park
- Heritage Park
- El Campo Santo O / P / P
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Mission Hills. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 9 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Mission Hills 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 Hills 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. Mission Hills 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.