San Diego's Mission Valley East Neighborhood
Mission Valley East Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mission Valley East
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,895 | 2.5ba *Riverfront* Beautiful Hazard Center Townhouse Condo, Garage | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Mission Valley East is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Mission Valley East is spread out but has clumps of businesses, you may be able to walk or bike part of the time. But plan on having a car to get around most of the time. Public transit is available in Mission Valley East, 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 will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Mission Valley East has homes priced right around average for the county. However, San Diego is an expensive real estate market. The average price is quite high compared to many other areas of the county.Demographics
The largest age group in Mission Valley East are people in their twenties. 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 Valley East is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. 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) |
|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary | 1 - Very bad |
| Juarez Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Fletcher Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| Birney Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Jones Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is very important in Mission Valley East. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 39 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.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.- Kenmore Terrace Park
- Old Trolley Barn Park
- West Mtn View Park
- Murray Ridge Park
- Oneria Club O / P / P
Crime
Crime is more common in Mission Valley East than most would like. The crime rate higher than many areas in the county. 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, Mission Valley East suffered a wildfire in 1985. Exercise 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 Mission Valley East are in the potential flood zones of 6 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 Valley East 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.