San Diego's Mt Hope Neighborhood
Mt Hope Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Mt Hope
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Mt Hope is considered a very poor area on average. The poverty rate is very high for the San Diego area. Because Mt Hope 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 Mt Hope, 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
Mt Hope 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 Mt Hope are kids. With a very high child population, the area is very kid friendly and there will be plenty of playmates for children. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Mt Hope 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 decent mix 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) |
|---|---|
| Promise Charter | 6 - Above Average |
| Chollas/Mead Elementary | 4 - Average |
| Rowan Elementary | 3 - Poor |
| Golden Hill Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Baker Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
The number of people with college degrees in Mt Hope is very low compared to the rest of San Diego. Only 6 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.- Paradise Valley Hospital
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Health Care Center
- Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego Campus
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.- Allen, Dennis V. Park
- Mountain View Park
- Mountain View Park
- Mountain View Park
- J St Mini / Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Mt Hope. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 30 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Mt Hope 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 Mt Hope 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. Mt Hope has areas that are at medium 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.