San Diego's Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood
Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Rancho Penasquitos
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $1,850 | Amazing Townhome 2BR - Golf Course View | View Home Report |
| $1,850 | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Upper Unit, Pool, own W/D, Poway School | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Rancho Penasquitos is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Rancho Penasquitos 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 Penasquitos, 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 Penasquitos 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 Penasquitos are kids. With a high child population, the area will provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends. Teens shouldn't have much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Rancho Penasquitos 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) |
|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Mt. Carmel High | 9 - Excellent |
| Black Mountain Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Sundance Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Rancho Penasquitos. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 48 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.- Pomerado Hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory 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.- Penasquitos Town Ctr Pk
- Hilltop Park And Recreation Center
- Twin Trails Park
- Views West Park
- Adobe Bluffs Park
Crime
Crime is quite rare in Rancho Penasquitos. The overall crime rate is very low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 7 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Rancho Penasquitos has suffered wildfires 10 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1989. 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 Penasquitos 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 Penasquitos 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.