San Diego's University Heights Neighborhood



University Heights Neighborhood Map



Homes for Rent in University Heights

PriceDescriptionHome Report
$1,6501100ft² - 2 Bd/2 Full BA, Attached Garage, W/D in Unit, Very CuteView Home Report
$1,995Beautiful Furnished Apartment Steps from University HeightsView Home Report


Neighborhood Basics

University Heights is a fairly prosperous area. The poverty rate is below average for the San Diego area. Because University Heights is very spread out, you won't find it very walkable. Plan on having a car to get around. Public transit is available in University Heights, 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 long walks. You will need to drive a reasonable distance to reach the nearest beach.

Cost of Living

University Heights 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.

Average home prices in University Heights


Demographics

The largest age group in University Heights are people in their twenties. With a lower than average child population, it may be hard for children to meet other playmates. Teens may find it somewhat difficult to make friends as there aren't too many in the neighborhood.

University Heights 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 very large thirty-something population in the area.

Age Breakdown in University Heights


Education

The five closest public schools are listed below. Click on a school for a full performance report from the State of California.

SchoolState Rank (1-10)
Birney Elementary2 - Very bad
Garfield Elementary1 - Very bad
North Park Elementary4 - Average
Florence Elementary9 - Excellent
Jefferson Elementary4 - Average

Secondary education is important in University Heights. The number of people with college degrees is above average compared with the rest of San Diego. In fact, 34 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.
  • Old Trolley Barn Park
  • North Park Park And Recreation Center
  • Kenmore Terrace Park
  • Mission Heights Park
  • Wabash Park O / P / P

Crime

Crime is fairly rare in University Heights. The overall crime rate is low - below average for the city. The vast majority of the crime is property crime (such as theft). Only 15 percent of crime is violent crime.

Crime Rates in University Heights
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Wildfire risk

According to county records, University Heights has never suffered a wildfire. However, all of southern California is at some risk for wildfires.

Disaster Risks

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 Heights isn't considered to be at high risk for liquefaction, but check with the county to assess any risks when moving to a new home.