San Diego's Otay Mesa Neighborhood
Otay Mesa Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Otay Mesa
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Neighborhood Basics
Otay Mesa is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because Otay Mesa 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 Otay Mesa, 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
Otay Mesa 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 Otay Mesa 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.Otay Mesa 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 may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population 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) |
|---|---|
| San Ysidro High | 2 - Very bad |
| Ocean View Hills | 7 - Above Average |
| San Ysidro Middle | 3 - Poor |
| Olympian High | 8 - Excellent |
| Beyer Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
The number of people with college degrees in Otay Mesa is very low compared to the rest of San Diego. Only 5 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.- Vista Pacifica Park
- Ocean Hills Neighborhood Park #
- Tijuana River Valley
- Palm Ridge Park
- San Ysidro Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is more common in Otay Mesa 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 1 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Otay Mesa has suffered wildfires 4 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1980. Exercise extreme caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Otay Mesa 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. Otay Mesa 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.