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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Del Mar? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Seagrove Park
      Crest Canyon Open Space Park
      Crest Canyon Open Space Park
      North Bluff Preserve
      Overlook Park (Open Space)
      Solana Highlands Park
      Solana Highlands Park
      Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension

      Entertainment

      Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
      Amphitheatre
      Cinepolis
      Martian Mountains
      Amphieater

      Food & Drink

      An's Hatmakers
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Jimmy Os
      Board & Brew
      Nice Cream
      Del Mar Liquor And Deli
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Jack in the Box

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Del Mar? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Del Mar.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Del Mar? The cost of living in Del Mar is 332/100 - which is 138% higher than California.
      Del Mar
      332

      232% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Del Mar? Del Mar crime rates are 2,026, which are 29% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,026 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -37%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Del Mar? The median income in Del Mar is $161,705 which is 154% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $161,705192% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $112,365277% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      74% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Del Mar a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D Housing

      What are Del Mar home prices? Del Mar home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,000,001983% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,622176% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Del Mar have good schools? The Del Mar graduation rate is 99% - which is 24% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      79% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Del Mar a good place to live? Del Mar has an overall rating of 90% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      3 total surveys

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