San Diego's Sorrento Valley Neighborhood
Sorrento Valley Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Sorrento Valley
| Price | Description | Home Report |
|---|---|---|
| $2,200 | 1400ft² - 3BR/2.5 BA Townhome at Wateridge in Sorrento Valley | View Home Report |
| $2,400 | 1610ft² - Wateridge 3BR Townhome | View Home Report |
Neighborhood Basics
Sorrento Valley is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Sorrento Valley 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 Sorrento Valley, 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
Sorrento Valley has homes priced above average for the county. It's not the most expensive area, but it's not cheap.Demographics
The largest age group in Sorrento Valley are people in their twenties. With an average child population, the area is not a bad choice for kids and making new friends should not be too hard for them. 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.Sorrento Valley is about as good as it gets for those in their twenties. There are many other twenty-somethines in the area.Those in their thirties may enjoy the larger than average thirty-something population 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) |
|---|---|
| Charter School of San Diego | 2 - Very bad |
| Audeo Charter | 3 - Poor |
| Sage Canyon | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Preuss School UCSD | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Torrey Hills | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Sorrento Valley. 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.- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
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.- Mcauliffe,sharon"christa"
- Maddox Park
- Lopez Ridge Park
- Winterwood Community Park
- Weiss, Mandell / Eastgt Pk
Crime
Crime is more common in Sorrento Valley than in some other areas, but the overall crime rate is still fairly low. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 0 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, Sorrento Valley has suffered wildfires 2 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1982. 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 Sorrento Valley is in the potential flood zone of a dam. 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 Sorrento Valley 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. Sorrento Valley 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.