San Diego's North City Neighborhood
North City Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in North City
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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| Nothing is currently on the market in this neighborhood. Try again tomorrow or check with a realtor. | ||
Neighborhood Basics
North City is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because North City 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 North City, 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
North City is one of the most expensive areas in San Diego. Some of the most expensive homes in San Diego are located here.Demographics
The largest age group in North City are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.North City isn't the best place for those in their twenties. There aren't too many 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) |
|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Ashley Falls Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Carmel Creek Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in North City. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 52 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.- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
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.- Ashley Falls Park
- Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park
- Solana Highland Park
- Windwood Mini / Park
- Carmel Mission Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in North City. 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.Wildfire risk
According to county records, North City has suffered wildfires 2 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1986. Exercise extreme 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 North City are in the potential flood zones of 2 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 North City 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. North City 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.