San Diego's Old Town Neighborhood
Old Town Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Old Town
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,795 | 1000ft² - Great Condo in Old Town | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Old Town is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Old Town 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 Old Town, 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
Old Town has homes priced above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's not cheap.Demographics
The largest age group in Old Town are people in their sixities. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.Old Town 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) |
|---|---|
| Dewey Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
| Grant Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Twain High | 1 - Very bad |
| Barnard Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Loma Portal Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is important in Old Town. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 37 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.- UCSD Medical Center
- Scripps Mercy Hospital - San Diego Campus
- Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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.- Whaley House Complex
- Presidio P & Rc
- Heritage Park
- El Campo Santo O / P / P
- Presidio Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is more common in Old Town than most would like. The crime rate higher than many areas in the county. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 8 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Old Town 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 Old Town are in the potential flood zones of 2 separate dams. 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. Old Town 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.