San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood
Rancho Bernardo Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Rancho Bernardo
Neighborhood Basics
Rancho Bernardo is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo, 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
Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo are people in their sixities. With a slightly lower than average child population, the area is not bad for childen but they may have to work a little harder to find playmates. Teens shouldn't have too much of a problem making friends as there are many other teens in the neighborhood, though less than many other neighborhoods.Rancho Bernardo isn't the best place for those in their twenties. There aren't too many other twenty-somethings in the area. Those in their thirties will find fewer people in their age range than they may be expecting.
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) |
|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Chaparral Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Monterey Ridge Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Turtleback Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Painted Rock Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Rancho Bernardo. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 43 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.- Rho Bernardo Park Expansion
- Rho Bernardo Cmty Park
- Bernardo Lakes
- / S Ranch
- Rolling Hills Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Rancho Bernardo. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 4 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Rancho Bernardo has suffered wildfires 12 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 2007. Exercise extreme caution in this area.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 Rancho Bernardo are in the potential flood zones of 5 separate dams. 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 Rancho Bernardo 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. Rancho Bernardo 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.