Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Brien's Boulangerie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bohemian Alchemist
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Parakeet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean
Coffee Shop
Birdrock Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cedar Grille and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pacific Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
Lockwood Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Solana Beach Fish House
Coffee Shop
Come On In Cafe
Coffee Shop
T's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Corner House Cafe and Pizzeria
Coffee Shop
NY Garden Deli
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Cinepolis
Cinema
Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
Stadium
Martian Mountains
Attraction
Club M
Nightclub
Food and Drink (2) D-
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Del Mar Liquor And Deli
Alcohol
Nice Cream
Sweets
Board & Brew
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
An's Hatmakers
Sweets
Jimmy Os
Bar
Shake Shack
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Rough Draft Brewing Company
Bar
North Pine Brewing
Bar
Champagne
Fast Food
Carmel Valley Swirls Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carmel Valley Market
Alcohol
Jamba
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Nico's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Yoga Del Mar
Gym
The Gym in Del Mar
Gym
Pegasus Pilates
Gym
The Rush Studio
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sculpt Fusion
Gym
Shiley Sports and Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Vons
Grocery Store
Harvest Ranch Market #4
Grocery Store
Jimbo's
Grocery Store
Champagne
Bakery
Jimbo's Naturally
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Village Mill Bread Company
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Pavillions
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Vons at Lomas Sante Fe Plaza
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Park
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Park
Overlook Park (Open Space)
Park
Solana Highlands Park
Park
Solana Highlands Park
Park
Seagrove Park
Park
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension
Park
Carmel Grove Park
Park
Carmel Creek Park
Park
Carmel del Mar Park
Park
Torrey Highlands Park
Park
North Bluff Preserve
Park
Carmel Mission Park
Park
Los Peñasquitos Waterfowl Refuge
Park
Torrey Highlands Park
Park
La Colonia County Park
Park
Del Mar Trails Park
Park
Surf Cup Sports Park
Park
Carmel Knolls Park
Park
North Seascape Surf Park
Park
Ashley Falls Park
Park
Almondwood Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Park
Shops (3) A-
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Healthy Hair Nectar
Beauty
Gerhard
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Peaches en Regalia
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Garys Studio
Clothing
Urban Girl Accessories
Clothing
The Gold Center
Fashion
Durante's Del Mar
Clothing
Julie's Beach Life
Clothing
Frustrated Cowboy
Clothing
Banana Republic
Clothing
Sandcastle Tales of Del Mar
Books
Marquis Jeweler
Fashion
Haim Ltd Salon
Hairdresser
Folio
Interior Decoration
Geppetto's
Toys
AT&T
Electronics
Leased
Pets
Blue Mercury
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. College Area (A+)

2. Mission Valley (A+)

3. San Ysidro (A+)

4. Old Town (A+)

5. Roseville (A+)

commute C

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Del Mar Heights.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
Camino Del Mar & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 4th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Road
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 24th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 29th Street
Bus Stop
North Torrey Pines Road & Torrey Pines State Beach
Bus Stop
North Torrey Pines Road & Torrey Pines State Beach
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Via de la Valle
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Via de la Valle
Bus Stop
North Torrey Pines Road & State Beach Reserve
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Solana Beach City Hall
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Dahlia Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Dahlia Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Plaza Street
Bus Stop
Solana Beach, CA (SOL)
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Bus Stop
Solana Beach
Transit Station
Highway 101 & Estrella Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Jomacha-Lomita (A+)

2. North Hills (A+)

3. Mission Bay (A+)

4. Bird Land (A+)

5. Bay Ho (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Del Mar Heights is 253/100 - which is 81% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Core (C-)

2. City Heights East (D-)

3. Bario Logan (F)

4. Gaslamp Quarter (F)

5. Cortez Hill (F)

crime A

Del Mar Heights crime rates are 1,612 per 100k, which is 43% lower than California
Property Crime
1,438 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
174 crimes per 100k A
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nestor (A+)

2. Egger Highlands (A+)

3. Scripps Ranch (A+)

4. Rancho Bernadino (A+)

5. North City (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Del Mar Heights is $166,796 - which is 162% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$166,796 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Marina (A+)

2. Ocean Beach (A+)

3. Allied Gardens (A+)

4. Roseville (A+)

5. Del Cerro (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Patricia Murphy DDS
Dentist
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department
Police
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Del Mar Endodontics
Dentist
San Diego City Fire Station 24
Fire Station
Scripps Clinic - Carmel Valley
Doctor
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Torrey Hills Developmental Services
Clinic
John. D. Hill, M.D. Family Practice
Doctor
Sarah Belderes, DDS
Dentist
Sheryl Nelson D.D.S. Family Dentistry
Dentist
Solana Family Dental
Dentist
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Vons Pharmacy 1797
Pharmacy
A+ Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Bighorn Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bird Land (C-)

2. Carmel Mountain (C-)

3. Clairemont Mesa (C-)

4. College Area (C-)

5. Columbia (C-)

housing C

Del Mar Heights home prices are $1,328,975 - which is 225% higher than California
Home Price
$1,328,975 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Kearny Mesa (A+)

2. Mira Mesa (A+)

3. Alta Vista (A+)

4. Del Cerro (A+)

5. Paradise Hills (A)

schools A-

The Del Mar Heights graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Solana Highlands Elementary
Del Mar Hills Nursery School
Winston School
Del Mar Heights Elementary
Solana Pacific Elementary
Del Mar Pines School
Carmel Creek Elementary
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Fusion Academy Slb: Solana Beach
Torrey Pines Montessori Center
St James Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Leport Monessori
Ashley Falls Elementary
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Skyline Elementary
Ocean Air
Sycamore Ridge
Solana Vista Elementary
Torrey Hills
Sage Canyon
Solana Ranch Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Winston School
High Bluff Academy
Torrey Pines High
Fusion Academy Slb: Solana Beach
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cal Coast Academy
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
Cathedral Catholic High School
Canyon Crest Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ocean Beach (A+)

2. La Jolla (A+)

3. Carmel Valley (A+)

4. University City (A+)

5. Park West (A+)

ratings A+

Del Mar Heights has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Carmel Valley (A+)

2. Clairemont Mesa (A+)

3. Serra Mesa (A+)

4. Bay Park (A+)

5. Rancho Penasquitos (A+)

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Del Mar Heights Area Facts

  • Del Mar Heights has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Del Mar Heights crime rates are 28% lower than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in Del Mar Heights is 50% higher than the San Diego average

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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Crest Canyon Open Space Park
      Crest Canyon Open Space Park
      Overlook Park (Open Space)
      Solana Highlands Park
      Solana Highlands Park
      Seagrove Park
      Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension
      Carmel Grove Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheatre
      Cinepolis
      Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
      Martian Mountains
      Club M

      Food & Drink

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

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Del Mar Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Del Mar Heights.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Del Mar Heights? The cost of living in Del Mar Heights is 253/100 - which is 81% higher than California.
      Del Mar Heights
      253

      153% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Del Mar Heights? Del Mar Heights crime rates are 1,612, which are 43% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,612 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Del Mar Heights? The median income in Del Mar Heights is $166,796 which is 162% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $166,796202% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $88,749198% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      C Housing

      What are Del Mar Heights home prices? Del Mar Heights home prices are $1,328,975 - which is 225% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,328,975620% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,328145% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Del Mar Heights have good schools? The Del Mar Heights graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Del Mar Heights a good place to live? Del Mar Heights has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

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