San Diego's San Ysidro Neighborhood
San Ysidro Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in San Ysidro
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,095 | 2.5ba in a 2-story Twn Home!Vaulted Ceilings,fireplace,light fixtures! | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
San Ysidro is considered a very poor area on average. The poverty rate is very high for the San Diego area. Because San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro, 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
San Ysidro has some of the least expensive homes in the county. Compared to other areas, it is about as affordable as it gets in San Diego.Demographics
The largest age group in San Ysidro 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 very easy to make friends as there are is a large concentration of other teens in the neighborhood.San Ysidro isn't a bad place for those in their twenties, but they may enjoy other areas more that have more people of a similar age. Those in their thirties will find a decent mix 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 Elementary | 5 - Average |
| Beyer Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| Smythe Elementary | 2 - Very bad |
| La Mirada Elementary | 3 - Poor |
| San Ysidro Middle | 3 - Poor |
The number of people with college degrees in San Ysidro is very low compared to the rest of San Diego. Only 6 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.- San Ysidro Park And Recreation Center
- Util Pcl In San Ysidro Pk
- Vista Terrace Park
- San Ysidro Boys Club
- San Ysidro Athletic Area
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in San Ysidro. 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, San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro are in the potential flood zones of 3 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 San Ysidro 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. San Ysidro 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.