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Neighborhood
San Diego

Del Mar Mesa

#1 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in San Diego Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A+
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    C+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
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Del Mar Mesa is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 19,719. Del Mar Mesa is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Del Mar Mesa offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Del Mar Mesa there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Del Mar Mesa and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Del Mar Mesa are highly rated.
About Del Mar Mesa...
Population
19,719

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$890,535
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,522
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Del Mar Mesa Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    26
    500
  • Theft
    32
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$147,356
National
$55,322
Children
25%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    43%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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