San Diego's Normal Heights Neighborhood



Normal Heights Neighborhood Map



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Neighborhood Basics

Normal Heights is considered a very poor area on average. The poverty rate is very high for the San Diego area. Because Normal Heights 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 Normal Heights, 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

Normal Heights has homes priced well under average for the county. Compared to other areas, it is quite affordable.

Average home prices in Normal Heights


Demographics

The largest age group in Normal Heights are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.

Normal Heights 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.

Age Breakdown in Normal Heights


Education

The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.

SchoolState Rank (1-10)
Adams Elementary1 - Very bad
Normal Heights Elementary4 - Average
Wilson Middle3 - Poor
Edison Elementary1 - Very bad
Arroyo Paseo Charter High1 - Very bad

The number of people with college degrees in Normal Heights is lower than the rest of the San Diego area. Only 16 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.
  • Oneria Club O / P / P
  • Adams Avenue Park
  • Normal Heights Park And Recreation Center
  • Normal Heights Park And Recreation Center
  • Normal Heights Park And Recreation Center

Crime

Crime is fairly rare in Normal Heights. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 15 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in Normal Heights
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, Normal Heights has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.

Disaster Risks

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. Normal Heights isn't considered to be at high risk for liquefaction, but check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home.