What are the best neighborhoods in San Diego County, CA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Del Mar Heights, La Costa Ridge, Kelly Ranch, La Costa Oaks, Wooded Area. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in San Diego County, CA
Eligible neighborhoods: 170
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Costa Ridge | Carlsbad | #2 of 170 | 67.0 | 86.6 |
| Kelly Ranch | Carlsbad | #3 of 170 | 65.7 | 84.6 |
| La Costa Oaks | Carlsbad | #4 of 170 | 65.7 | 84.6 |
| Aviara | Carlsbad | #11 of 170 | 62.2 | 77.8 |
| La Costa Greens | Carlsbad | #17 of 170 | 61.7 | 76.9 |
| Olde Carlsbad | Carlsbad | #21 of 170 | 61.3 | 75.9 |
| Hedionda Point | Carlsbad | #31 of 170 | 59.1 | 71.2 |
| Tamarack Point | Carlsbad | #37 of 170 | 58.4 | 69.6 |
| Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek | Carlsbad | #39 of 170 | 58.4 | 69.5 |
| Rancho La Costa | Carlsbad | #40 of 170 | 58.2 | 69.1 |
| Robertson Ranch | Carlsbad | #41 of 170 | 57.6 | 67.7 |
| City Center | Carlsbad | #44 of 170 | 56.4 | 64.8 |
| Poinsettia | Carlsbad | #45 of 170 | 56.2 | 64.4 |
| Calavera Hills | Carlsbad | #48 of 170 | 55.4 | 62.6 |
| Bressi Ranch | Carlsbad | #49 of 170 | 55.4 | 62.5 |
| South Beach | Carlsbad | #53 of 170 | 54.9 | 61.4 |
| North Beach | Carlsbad | #62 of 170 | 53.5 | 57.7 |
| Rancho Carrillo | Carlsbad | #72 of 170 | 51.4 | 52.4 |
| Village | Carlsbad | #146 of 170 | 33.8 | 15.3 |
| Barrio | Carlsbad | #153 of 170 | 30.9 | 10.9 |
| Bonita Long Canyon | Chula Vista | #9 of 170 | 63.1 | 79.8 |
| Paseo Ranchoero | Chula Vista | #10 of 170 | 62.3 | 78.1 |
| Otay Ranch Village 5 | Chula Vista | #13 of 170 | 62.0 | 77.4 |
| Eastlake Woods West | Chula Vista | #14 of 170 | 62.0 | 77.4 |
| Bella Lago | Chula Vista | #20 of 170 | 61.3 | 75.9 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in San Diego County, CA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in San Diego County, CA?
Del Mar Heights is currently #1 of 170 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 69.0.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in San Diego County, CA?
170 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for San Diego County, CA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in San Diego County, CA?
Eastlake Woods West has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 65.6.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in San Diego County, CA?
North Beach has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 12.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in San Diego County, CA?
La Costa Ridge currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 85.2.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in San Diego County, CA?
San Miguel Ranch has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $199,843.
How are neighborhood rankings in San Diego County, CA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in San Diego County, California
#1
Del Mar Heights
San Diego, California
#2
La Costa Ridge
Carlsbad, California
#3
Kelly Ranch
Carlsbad, California
#4
La Costa Oaks
Carlsbad, California
#5
Wooded Area
San Diego, California
#6
Del Cerro
San Diego, California
#7
South Park
San Diego, California
#8
Miramar Ranch North
San Diego, California
#9
Bonita Long Canyon
Chula Vista, California
#10
Paseo Ranchoero
Chula Vista, California
#11
Aviara
Carlsbad, California
#12
Roseville - Fleet Ridge
San Diego, California
#13
Otay Ranch Village 5
Chula Vista, California
#14
Eastlake Woods West
Chula Vista, California
#15
Balboa Park
San Diego, California
#16
La Playa
San Diego, California
#17
La Costa Greens
Carlsbad, California
#18
Loma Portal
San Diego, California
#19
La Jolla
San Diego, California
#20
Bella Lago
Chula Vista, California
#21
Olde Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California
#22
Mission Hills
San Diego, California
#23
Carmel Valley
San Diego, California
#24
Eastlake Greens
Chula Vista, California
#25
Eastlake Woods
Chula Vista, California