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Spring Valley Area Facts

  • Spring Valley has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Spring Valley crime rates are 2% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Spring Valley is 7% higher than the California average
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I'm not sure where the Ratings come from User Rating 2 rating By derrilm333@gmail.com ( Jun 12, 2018) Just drove La Mesa and Spring Valley. Old, poor street lights, roads sketchy. Saw some cops breaking up a crackhead hang out, turned down a street and noticed some prostitutes. How do I know they were? Yah ok sure. Stopped at a few stores and not impressed with any of it. Lots o ...Read More f spray paint and tagging. Maybe some gated communities are nice but you still have to grocery shop outside those gates. Based off 77 score I'd say No way. More like 57. But hey opinions are like yah....go drive around enjoy. I'm not paying $580K to live there. Good luck Read Less
Spring Valley California: Natural Spring Enjoyment! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Spring Valley California is an area known for its natural spring historical landmark. I welcomed the sunny environment and a robust sense of safety while living in Spring Valley California. The city is an extension of San Diego County and claims to have over 100,000 citizens.

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...Read More really had a memorable and great time living there. Education, employment, and housing are all positive facets of the city. The economy is solid, however, the cost of living seemed to grow higher an higher over time. The city is about 120 miles away from star-studded Los Angeles, and it offers relatively enjoyable amenities. Families and single adults find Balboa Park to be common grounds in the community. One of my favored and best areas in Spring Valley California is called La Jolla. This is a fairly upscale beach outlet that boasts miles and miles of sheer fun. It also houses the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a historic remnant of the University of California San Diego. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spring Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hatfield Park
      Del Parque County Park
      Bancroft County Park
      Estrella County Park
      Deputy Lonnie G Brewer County Park
      Bancroft County Park
      Lamar County Park
      Sweetwater Lane Community Park;Sweetwater Lane City Park

      Entertainment

      Young Actors Theatre
      Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego
      Museum
      Mt. Helix Amphitheater
      Little Darlings Showgirls
      La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
      Mabel P. Bryan Amphitheatre
      Reading Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Palomino's Mexican & Seafood
      Subway
      Shooters Cocktails
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wienerschnitzel
      Jack in the Box
      Sunrise Deli
      Stan's Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Spring Valley? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Spring Valley.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Spring Valley a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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