San Diego's Torrey Preserve Neighborhood
Torrey Preserve Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in Torrey Preserve
| Price | Description | Home Report |
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Neighborhood Basics
Torrey Preserve is a very prosperous area. The poverty rate is well average for the San Diego area. Because Torrey Preserve 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 Torrey Preserve, 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 can walk to the nearest beach from many areas of Torrey Preserve.Cost of Living
Torrey Preserve 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 Torrey Preserve are people in their twenties. 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 much of a problem making friends as there are plenty of other teens in the neighborhood.Torrey Preserve is a good enough place for people in their twenties. The are a good number of 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) |
|---|---|
| Torrey Hills | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Del Mar Heights Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Ocean Air | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Carmel Valley Middle | 10 - Outstanding! |
Secondary education is very important in Torrey Preserve. The number of people with college degrees is way above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 54 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
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
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.- Torrey Hills Park
- Torrey Pines Park
- Carmel Grove O / S Ren Pk
- Carmel Del Mar Park
- Carmel Vly Twn Ctr Com Pk
Crime
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A huge majority of the crime is violent crime, which is very concerning.
Wildfire risk
According to county records, Torrey Preserve 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 Torrey Preserve 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 Torrey Preserve 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. Torrey Preserve 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.