San Diego's University City Neighborhood
University City Neighborhood Map
Homes for Rent in University City
Neighborhood Basics
University City is a prosperous area. The poverty rate is a good bit below average for the San Diego area. Because University City 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 University City, 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
University City 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 University City are people in their sixities. 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.University City is a great place for twenty-somethines. There are many others of that age in the neighborhood. 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) |
|---|---|
| University City High | 7 - Above Average |
| Doyle Elementary | 9 - Excellent |
| Curie Elementary | 10 - Outstanding! |
| Standley Middle | 8 - Excellent |
| Spreckels Elementary | 8 - Excellent |
Secondary education is very important in University City. 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.- UCSD Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- 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.- Doyle Cmty Park
- Nobel Athleticetic Area
- Weiss, Mandell / Eastgt Pk
- Standley Park And Recreation Center
- Standley Park And Recreation Center
Crime
Crime is fairly rare in University City. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 4 percent of crime is violent crime.Wildfire risk
According to county records, University City has suffered wildfires 2 times. The most recent fires to affect the area were in 1942. 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 University City 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 University City 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. University City 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.