San Diego's Point Loma Heights Neighborhood
Point Loma Heights Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Point Loma Heights
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,175 | Pet Friendly, Patio/Balcony, Extra Storage! | View Home Report |
| $1,400 | Come and Look At Our Affordable Bond Program! | View Home Report |
| $1,995 | Spacious Townhouse near Beach | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Point Loma Heights is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because Point Loma Heights 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 Point Loma Heights, 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 can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of Point Loma Heights.Cost of Living
Point Loma Heights 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 Point Loma Heights are people in their twenties. 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.Point Loma Heights is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. 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) |
|---|---|
| Correia Middle | 6 - Above Average |
| Point Loma High | 5 - Average |
| Dana | 8 - Excellent |
| Ocean Beach Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Loma Portal Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is important in Point Loma Heights. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 35 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 Coronado Hospital and Health 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.- Cleator, Bill, Park
- Collier Park
- Collier Park East
- Ocean Beach Park And Recreation Center
- Plumosa Park
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Point Loma Heights. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. 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, Point Loma Heights 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 Point Loma Heights are in the potential flood zones of 3 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. Point Loma Heights 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.