San Diego's Oak Park Neighborhood
Oak Park Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Oak Park
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing is currently on the market in this neighborhood. Try again tomorrow or check with a realtor. | ||
Neighborhood Basics
Oak Park is neither considered poor area nor a rich area. The poverty rate is close to average for the San Diego area. Because Oak Park 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 Oak Park, 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
Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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.Oak Park isn't a bad place for those in their twenties, but they may enjoy other areas more that have more people of a similar age. 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) |
|---|---|
| Carver Elementary | 1 - Very bad |
| Oak Park Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Darnall E-Charter | 5 - Average |
| Marshall Elementary | 1 - Very bad |
| Johnson Elementary | 6 - Above Average |
The number of people with college degrees in Oak Park is lower than the rest of the San Diego area. Only 12 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.- Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
- Paradise Valley Hospital
- San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital
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.- Chollas Park And Recreation Center
- Oak Park
- Emerald Hills Park
- Colina Del Sol Park And Recreation Center
- Sunshine Berardini Field
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Oak Park. 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, Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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. Oak Park 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.