San Diego's Rancho Encantada Neighborhood
Rancho Encantada Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Rancho Encantada
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Rancho Encantada is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Rancho Encantada is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is essentially non-existent in Rancho Encantada. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.Cost of Living
Rancho Encantada is one of the most expensive areas in San Diego. Some of the most expensive homes in San Diego are located here.Demographics
The largest age group in Rancho Encantada are kids. With a very high child population, the area is very kid friendly and there will be plenty of playmates for children. Teens will find it easy to make friends as there are a lot of other teens in the neighborhood.Rancho Encantada 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 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) |
|---|---|
| Garden Road Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Valley Elementary | 7 - Above Average |
| Midland Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Pomerado Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Twin Peaks Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Rancho Encantada. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 44 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.- Goodan Ranch
- Sycamore Canyon
- Cypress Canyon Park
- Semillon Mini / Park
- Canyon View Pocket Pk
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in Rancho Encantada. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 11 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Rancho Encantada has suffered wildfires 9 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 2003. Exercise extreme caution in this area.Disaster Risks
Many coastal and mountainous areas in San Diego carry the risk of landslides. Some areas of Rancho Encantada are considered potential medium-risk areas for landslides. Be 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 Encantada 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.