San Diego's Morena Neighborhood
Morena Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Morena
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,810 | 2bd stunner. Pretty wood cabinetry in kitchen. Lush interior colors. | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Morena is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Morena 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. Limited public transit is available in Morena, 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 short distance or ride public transit to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Morena has homes priced a little under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is a little bit less expensive.Demographics
The largest age group in Morena 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.Morena 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) |
|---|---|
| Twain High | 1 - Very bad |
| Longfellow | 7 - Above Average |
| Bay Park Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
| Carson Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Grant Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is important in Morena. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 37 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.- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
- Tecolote Park And Recreation Center
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Morena. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 11 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Morena 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 Morena are in the potential flood zones of 4 separate dams. 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 Morena 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. Morena 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.