San Diego's Ocean Crest Neighborhood
Ocean Crest Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Ocean Crest
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,475 | Best Special Of The Year On This Great Two Bedroom! | View Home Report |
| $1,480 | Limited Availability! Last Dual Master In Highly Desirable Community! | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Ocean Crest is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Ocean Crest 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 Ocean Crest, 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
Ocean Crest has homes priced right around average for the county. However, San Diego is an expensive real estate market. The average price is quite high compared to many other areas of the county.Demographics
The largest age group in Ocean Crest are kids. With an average child population, the area is not a bad choice for kids and making new friends should not be too hard for them. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Ocean Crest 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 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) |
|---|---|
| Ocean View Hills | 7 - Above Average |
| San Ysidro High | 2 - Very bad |
| Juarez-Lincoln Elementary | 5 - Average |
| San Ysidro Middle | 3 - Poor |
| Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary | 5 - Average |
The number of people with college degrees in Ocean Crest is very low compared to the rest of San Diego. Only 7 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.- Ocean Hills Neighborhood Park #
- Vista Pacifica Park
- Palm Ridge Park
- Otay Valley
- Tijuana River Valley
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Ocean Crest. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 12 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Ocean Crest 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 Ocean Crest is in the potential flood zone of a dam. 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 Ocean Crest 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. Ocean Crest 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.