As someone that's lived in San Diego for 37 years, you left out Encanto,Barrio Logan, South East, there's worse areas than lakeside and El Cajon combined. A real estate agent mentioning the most expensive areas to buy a house not surprised.
As I mentioned very clearly in the beginning of the video, I selected the top 3 neighborhoods and bottom 3 neighborhoods based 100% on neighborhood appreciation (median home value increase or decrease in the last 12 months) because I am prohibited from stating my opinion on "safety" and steering anyone from one neighborhood or another based on protected classes. I appreciate the feedback, as do my subscribers!
Even if you missed what he said in the beginning,, he's clearly talking about appreciation values in the neighborhoods, so it should not be a surprise at all.
If you cut Chula Vista in half by using the 805 freeway, then I feel east Chula Vista would be ranked a lot higher. Neighborhoods north of the 8 freeway are generally better especially the further north you go. Great video!!
East and West CV are not even remotely the same. West side does have he massive Hotel Development in the works, could help that side. But East is very clean, safe and they're adding new stuff all the time. Also, I think you should talk a bit more about what's affordable. People looking in CV aren't looking in La Jolla...
I'm surprised that El Cajon as a whole is less desirable than places in East County such as Lemon Grove and Spring Valley. El Cajon is huge - the downtown area is not all that great but there are many areas such as the unincorporated areas and Fletcher Hills that are highly desirable, great schools, and not a long commute to downtown, hospitals, and SDSU.
You should state San Diego COUNTY as San Diego City is totally different and has a lot of communities within the city, which is what I thought this was about.
It should be labeled - San Diego County's Best and Worst Places. If you say neighborhoods, that implies within the City of San Diego, unless you state cities in San Diego County, it's deceiving abd misleading.
@@DanPBestLifeSD FYI I’m at 12:24 - never mention San Diego County until 13:18 when you’re promoting your services for all of San Diego County. Just in the description which make it click-baity
The times I was stationed in "Sandy Eggroll" in the 1970s and '80s we lived in Chula Vista and Paradise Hills. It was an OK commute to North Island from Chula Vista, and a straight shot to 32nd Street from Paradise Hills through "Trash-on-all City."
I grew up in the El Cajon/La Mesa area in the 1970's and 80's and early 90's. It was a good area to grow up in. I had to move out of the state because California got too expensive for me. It's too bad all my friends who live there say that the area has gone down in quality since I left. Sad.
Great presentation. I went to school at UCSD in the early 70s and lived on High St in La Jolla. Gregory Peck was raised in that little house, was worth 60-70K then, our rent for the 2 bedrooms and cottage in back was around $500 split 3 ways. Biked to school every day
I bought for 750,000 in Mt Helix/Rancho San Diego in 2015 and now my house is estimated at 1.3 M on a half acre, pool, on a hill. No street traffic. No HOA. The only downsize is the property taxes.
I live in Bonita and I don't think he should've lumped us in with Chula Vista. Lol. I think the biggest problem with Chula Vista is its hard to keep business here. Must have something to do with city govt. Look how long they've been trying to gentrify the water front.
To all of you complaining that his assessment seems off, keep in mind he's analyzing from a realtor's perspective. The few neighborhoods I stay out of were not mentioned, but he's using different metrics like appreciation values and school districts and I'm looking at "grime factor" while most of you all seem to be looking at what's being built now (but not built yet) or as a long time San Diegan.
I lived in Fletcher Hills in one of the 111 tract homes built after WW2 where the walls were made of poured concrete. I still have handout paperwork for those homes which talked about how wonderful they were; great if you didn't need to hang a picture on the wall! When I lived on Laurel St. in Lakeside about ten years ago, the gang problem was bad and getting worse and so was the homeless problem. The favorite town dog was the Pit Bull. But I could easily walk to Payton's Hardware and Leo's Pharmacy on Maine! I could even walk to the U-haul place and rent the truck which helped me move out of town. Now I live in 'rural' El Cajon; an okay area until all the apartments and trailer parks on Bradley Avenue loaded up with 'roomies' and multi-generation family groups because of sky-high rents. Now people are literally fighting for any parking space on Bradley and nearby streets (even dirt areas, red zones, and street corners). I'm waiting for someone to be killed over a place to park.
Worth noting the new waterfront convention center and hotel area in development in West Chula Vista. Curious how this may change the neighborhood over the next 10-15 years.
I hope for the better but I have a feeling we might get more of a spread of homeless like in downtown because I already see it happening and on top of the fact that the city pushed a bill that wouldn’t allow people to camp in public areas if shelters are available(the shelters are not realistically safe or great environments which is WHY so many people opt to camp outside) which is going to push people more into areas that we may not SEE as overly filled with homeless but it will be if you walk a minute or so(ie the trails and alongside the trolley, marina)
Rancho Peñasquitos was a surprise! Never would have thought that area would be at the top and sought after. I lived in Chula when I taught in the Sweetwater district and I think West Chula Vista is underrated...it has some nice areas and third avenue now has great craft beer and food. I also grew up in El Cajon and still go back once in a while to go to the Yogurt Mill...not sure what else they have going on over there lol. Great info and resources.
I'm surprised Penasquitos is #1, but its time it got its due. In my 9 years here, it seems like its been an overlooked little pocket that was pretty nice. Maybe they're getting the overflow from Rancho Bernardo now.
I bought my house in Rancho Penasquitos in 2003 right after I left the Army. Brand new home was $500K now it’s worth $2.3 million 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms. There are lots of migrants living in the canyon there was prostitution and fights down in the canyon now the new construction being developed, right next to Intuite Turbo Tax. Traffic is getting bad. I travel most of time for my business so I don’t get to enjoy much traffic here.
It's really unfortunate that property taxes are what makes a school district desirable. If school in the "worst" areas had just a fraction of that the other schools would get, it'll even the playing field more. But you know, the system was built like that on purpose :/
@@robertpaul6257 I can see that applying to houses, parks, amenities like that, but schools? Since education impacts your opportunities more than any other factor, basing education on property taxes dooms the poor to stay poor and privileges the rich to stay rich. Most modern rags to riches stories have, as a starting point, somebody getting a shot at a better education than their station in life would normally afford.
Glad I moved out of San Diego. I am not going to throw away over 500K for a 2 to 3 bedroom fixer upper. I returned to Texas and purchased a 3 bedroom in a nice neighborhood for 128K and currently working on a second property. With the savings I can travel to San Diego regularly to visit family and friends.
I’m a home owner in spring valley (dictionary hill) and it was once a quieter little enclave facing mount San Miguel but there has been a very recent boom in lennar homes building over here and it’s now full of traffic, trash, crime, and homeless encampments. I have family on a 2 acre home in de hesa which is the granite hill as area right next to El Cajon and it’s nice but the house are upwards of one million.
I’d recommend people take a closer look at Cota Vera/Milenia in Chula Vista. They’re gonna add like hundreds of single family homes within the next 5-10 years. If you’re looking for single family homes in San Diego county, the area is really nice. Also, home values go up. Houses that were 600k a few years ago are going for like 850-900 easy.
I bought 5 years ago in Poway, no HOA, I love it so much, my neighboring towns, Carmel Mountain, Rancho Penascitas, RB love love love!!! The community, the schools the people. It's just awesome.
I rent in North park. 3 bed 2 bath 1 story house next to me listed for 1.8 mil. 😂😂 Has been up since beginning of July. Housing market is definitely slowing down
Even though eastlake/otay ranch is chula....its like night and day compared to west chula vista. Anyone from the south bay would tell you this. Probably woulda got higher scores if you look at west/east
For worst, I can't believe you mentioned Chula Vista over Logan heights and San ysidro. I grew up in San Diego too and Chula Vista is nice. Skeptical about your information.
So give us your thoughts! Again as I mentioned at the very start of the video, I'm prohibited from giving my opinion on safety/crime because of fair housing laws. As long as you aren't a real estate agent you are free to tell people how you think.
We moved out of a North Park rental to purchase a larger San Carlos condo in 2021 and absolutely love it! Walkability to bars and restaurants are a lot lower but that just means we spend less money dining out. We love the neighborhood feel of San Carlos and plan to purchase a larger home in the area because the schools are highly rated. Rancho Peñasquitos or University City would be great options too if you’re starting a family - but damn those prices are so high for even a small SFR.
This is why we bought a log cabin in the woods on acres (Santa Ysabel) - still SD county but without the BS. The commute is a biatch tho - I work in kearny mesa and my son goes to school in point loma. Worth it!
I think this guy made a fair opinion. Growing up and currently living in Santee I'm a bit surprised that El Cajon was 3 and Lakeside was 1 as for as worst. I can see where he's coming from but I can think of a few off the top of my head that are worse. Lemon Grove/Spring Valley, National City come to mind but we might be splitting hairs. Funny thing is Lakeside and El Cajon aren't bad areas in general and would be considered nice in other parts of the country.
Surprised not to find Carmel Valley on the best neighborhood list.... it usually is at the top of most such lists. Any particular criteria where it fell short in your opinion?
@sundeep keep in mind this list of neighborhoods were selected only on the metric of neighborhoods that increased in value the most and the least over the last 12 months
One down side is the entitled Karens. Sorry, but as an older white woman myself, I have found them to be ridiculously spoiled and entitled. Time and time again they were the only ones that treated me and my coworkers like horribly. That was why I quit…I was going to lose my temper if i didn’t get out of there. Just something to consider because they can make any neighbor miserable. I know a landscaper that refuses to work in that area anymore for that reason.
Respectfully, Carmel valley is great but doesn't have much character. Every house is the same, every piece of entertainment, restaurants, bars, shopping are all located in shopping centers. They are also adding enormous amounts of housing everywhere. But if your raising a family homes are cheaper, and the schools are the best in San Diego, CCA, CCHS, Torrey Pines... Every mom goes to that one gym off Carmel country haha... Interesting place. Best of luck!
Because thinking about how to compile that data makes my head hurt :P That is a fantastic idea for a video! I'll see if I can figure that one out. Appreciate you!
You are so wrong about Lakeside and El Cajon apparently you know nothing about either one. I grew up in La Jolla it's not that great. I was lucky to find Lakeside when I was able to buy a house I fell in love with a place where else are you going to find a 3000 sq.ft house on 2 Acres other than East County . I'd never move unless it was to Blossom Valley or Ramona. East county is where it's at we have everything casinos Lakes and good weather
If you were being honest the three "worst" neighborhoods in in San Diego would have been places like Encanto, City Heights, North Park, Barrio Logan... you get my drift. All three of your top picks are within San Diego City limits, but all three of your "worst" are completely separate cities. They aren't neighborhoods like your top three picks are. This video is deceptive to any out of area or out of state buyer viewing it.
Hey James, I appreciate the input. Like I said at the beginning of the video, I selected these areas strictly based on appreciation because due to fair housing laws I am limited when giving my opinion on one neighborhood or another. Yes, solid clarification on cities vs neighborhoods. It's tough to clump up neighborhoods vs cities in SD County because the City of San Diego has so many smaller communities mixed into it. I don't think there is really any great way to do it, so I went with the sections that made the most sense overall.
@@DanPBestLifeSD you might as well just come out and say anywhere there is Hispanic people, maybe black. You people really think your dog whistles are some kind of secret code 😂
Not sure how you put lake side higher than chula, Chula has one of the lowest crime rates and lakeside one of the highest . I think this is bias since you put on the top the places you need the highest income to live at .
Rancho Penasquitos is nowhere close to San Diego. La Jolla has always been desirable. How about Kensington? I loved that area. The area east of Balboa Park was pretty nice (Burlingame). Why didn’t you choose areas close to or in the city? That’s like picking the best place to live in New York City and choosing Greenwich, CT. Overall, poor survey.
It all depends of criteria. Price of real estate, best schools, best jobs, best restaurants, quiet and safe neighborhood... I have only ONE - But very important criterium . TEMPERATURE. No marine layer and no heat. It means 3-5miles from ocean. I am retired - schools, jobs, expensive restaurants are not my interests.
HI DAN, HOW ABOUT THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS, IN BETWEEN. SUCH AS, OCEANSIDE, CARLSBAD, SANTEE, AS AN EXAMPLE. I HAVE RETIRED. SO, BEST PLACE FOR A RETIREE? THANK YOU.
Thoughts on Escondido? I’ve grown up there all my life and felt it’s really changed for the better over the years. Less crime and better places to eat and gather!
@@CrazyKatie89 is absolutely right. Stay off Washington. I was working in Escondido off Auto Park and Nordahl until 10 months ago and at lunch I'd drive up that way. Most areas were okay, and there are pockets of niceness, but I'd often see fights on Washington (usually homeless people) including some guys chasing a guy out of the new Goodwill location BEFORE it was even open.
El Cajon is actually pretty cool, it’s close to all the south county beaches, down town, there’s a lot of pros, plus prices, and more bang for your buck . I guess he forgot to mention that, but hey I live in north county next to the beach so I get his bias, because he’s selling up here, but me ?? Well I like owning everywhere :)
I was surprised my area wasn't included in the worst places. Then I read the comments..... LOL I guess those of us who live here know the truth. I was also surprised that Rancho Santa Fe wasn't on a best list, but I imagine the community isn't large enough to have enough sales to be considered. This must be why most of the beach communities north of La Jolla aren't included as well.
I guess your audience should be people who can afford those three "Best" neighborhoods. I can't afford those place that gives you excitement of the increase of home prices. I would rather afford a home in East county of San Diego. BTW Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla, what was the third Best Neighborhood? Or did you forget to add that third one? Would that be Coronado?
By NO MEANS do I consider any of these areas "Neighborhoods." Like I was thinking Normal Heights, North Park, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Valley....
@@DanPBestLifeSD Oddly I have had this conversation many times thinking "where would I move if not Hillcrest?" Its walkable, access to everything....Homeless could be a downside but like if you went to bankers hill or more toward Mission hills or North Park you lose walkability. Bankers and Hillcrest are slowly being consumed and will be "downtown" in no time. Not a bad thing. I guess "city" neighborhoods to me means not car dependent. And sadly there are very few areas in SD that you can Live/Work/Play and not need a car, and transit is not a pain. Id love bankers hill, but it's at the cost of not being able to walk to grocery or a restaurant.
Grew up in EC, lot of homes built in the 50s for Korean war vets. In short the EC Valley floor sucks. Anyone wanting to live in this inland area moved out to the foothills which has a lot of nice homes. I'd never consider EC, not even to visit.
@@DanPBestLifeSD Based on my 7 years observation in Bay Area. The gentrification area did the best during boom like 17-18, and 21-22 March. Area like Palo Alto and Los Altos did well, but not the best
Couple of things will be very revealing, not so much in itself but because they will be too hard to ignore: In sept/oct, will inventory keep going up when following seasonality it should be going down? Will prices keep being stable or slightly falling in the spring 2023 when it should be going up? These deviations away from seasonality will be seen by everyone looking to buy or sell and have great impact.
Hi. It's good to know the 3 best areas in San Diego but at the same time, I think I missed the boat on that because prices jumped so much already. Are there a few areas that's up & coming and nearby those best areas ? Also, how about Poway homes & condo & rentals ? Are they affordable and resellable ? Is Poway still San Diego ? Thx
Great presentation. RB, that's interesting but not surprising how well its doing. Also big in Defense jobs, has good shopping but kind of sprawly. R. Penasquitos, never would have guessed it's done so well. Its right next to RB and Carmel Valley/Mountain, and a very pretty but "burbey" area. These two must be attracting the people fleeing the congested central SD areas, but who don't want to go as far as the 78!!
I've lived in a few neighborhoods/cities in San Diego, and by far, the best neighborhood is the del mar heights area. It's better than La Jolla traffic. It's kinda overlooked by rancho and La Jolla, which is probably a good thing. But maybe it should be kept a secret.
Ahh. Well just remember how I qualified the “best” and “worst” neighborhoods. There’s no doubt Carmel Valley and Del Mar are some of the best in SD! Thanks 🙏
Yes if you click on the San Diego button, it only includes City of San Diego, which includes Otay and San Ysidro. If you click the link in the video description it will give you a search of SD County.
It’s probably the most affordable beach communities. A lot to like! The main issue I have is the sewage issue from Mexico I discussed on my last coming soon video
I live in RB and PQ as #1 is a shocker. You must not have gone to East San Diego, Encino, Lemon Grove, Ocean View; those areas are bad. Poway, Scripps Ranch, 4S, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas are better then PQ. I can tell you're not from here by the way you said Bonita, "Bow-neat-uh". 😄
He sell homes to people who don’t know chit about San Diego. People need to get information from many sources. I compare Agents to car sales men. Just talk to many people before deciding.
So give us your thoughts! Again, I'm prohibited from giving my opinion on safety/crime because of fair housing laws. As long as you aren't a real estate agent you are free to tell people how you think.
Worst neighborhoods? My friend asked me to ask you if you knew the neighborhood where one intersection is called "The four corners of death". He used to talk about that all the time.
From Escondido. I remember it in the 70s when it was rural and undeveloped. Living in Oregon past 32 years. Now it's approaching ca prices in the portland area and it's cold for at least half the year.
As someone that's lived in San Diego for 37 years, you left out Encanto,Barrio Logan, South East, there's worse areas than lakeside and El Cajon combined.
A real estate agent mentioning the most expensive areas to buy a house not surprised.
As I mentioned very clearly in the beginning of the video, I selected the top 3 neighborhoods and bottom 3 neighborhoods based 100% on neighborhood appreciation (median home value increase or decrease in the last 12 months) because I am prohibited from stating my opinion on "safety" and steering anyone from one neighborhood or another based on protected classes.
I appreciate the feedback, as do my subscribers!
Even if you missed what he said in the beginning,, he's clearly talking about appreciation values in the neighborhoods, so it should not be a surprise at all.
Why would anyone want to buy a house in dangerous bad areas?
Sold our house in Lakeside last November.
Lakeside has gone bad. I wanted out we moved to Ramona into the estates.
No regrets!
If you cut Chula Vista in half by using the 805 freeway, then I feel east Chula Vista would be ranked a lot higher. Neighborhoods north of the 8 freeway are generally better especially the further north you go. Great video!!
East and West CV are not even remotely the same. West side does have he massive Hotel Development in the works, could help that side. But East is very clean, safe and they're adding new stuff all the time. Also, I think you should talk a bit more about what's affordable. People looking in CV aren't looking in La Jolla...
Yes, West Chula Vista is an older area built in the 40s and 50s mostly and so the West is better and more affordable.
@@C.M.30337 Better how? When is the last time you've been on Broadway or 3rd ave?
@@jasonmalamut lol go back to proctor valley road and the 125 freeway you dork
Otherwise known as Chula Juana.
I'm surprised that El Cajon as a whole is less desirable than places in East County such as Lemon Grove and Spring Valley. El Cajon is huge - the downtown area is not all that great but there are many areas such as the unincorporated areas and Fletcher Hills that are highly desirable, great schools, and not a long commute to downtown, hospitals, and SDSU.
Fletcher Hills is great!
Being able to own anywhere in San Diego county is a blessing I live in El Cajon only 20 mins away from downtown and from the mountains in alpine .
Amen 🙌🏼
You should state San Diego COUNTY as San Diego City is totally different and has a lot of communities within the city, which is what I thought this was about.
Yeah. None of these places are actually in San Diego proper.
I mention it in the video and in the description. Sorry you were confused.
It should be labeled - San Diego County's Best and Worst Places. If you say neighborhoods, that implies within the City of San Diego, unless you state cities in San Diego County, it's deceiving abd misleading.
@@C.M.30337 he mentions it in the video and description sorry you were confused
@@DanPBestLifeSD FYI I’m at 12:24 - never mention San Diego County until 13:18 when you’re promoting your services for all of San Diego County.
Just in the description which make it click-baity
The times I was stationed in "Sandy Eggroll" in the 1970s and '80s we lived in Chula Vista and Paradise Hills. It was an OK commute to North Island from Chula Vista, and a straight shot to 32nd Street from Paradise Hills through "Trash-on-all City."
I grew up in the El Cajon/La Mesa area in the 1970's and 80's and early 90's. It was a good area to grow up in. I had to move out of the state because California got too expensive for me. It's too bad all my friends who live there say that the area has gone down in quality since I left. Sad.
😢 Very very sad, California is such a beautiful state.....But the government is still playing the game with the tax payer $$$$$
Great presentation. I went to school at UCSD in the early 70s and lived on High St in La Jolla. Gregory Peck was raised in that little house, was worth 60-70K then, our rent for the 2 bedrooms and cottage in back was around $500 split 3 ways. Biked to school every day
Very cool!
A normal person could afford a house on a regular income in San Diego too.
I bought for 750,000 in Mt Helix/Rancho San Diego in 2015 and now my house is estimated at 1.3 M on a half acre, pool, on a hill. No street traffic. No HOA. The only downsize is the property taxes.
I love that area! Congrats
I imagine the fire insurance isn't cheap either...i know.
Chula is awesome especially on the Bonita border. Nice neighborhood and unique houses.
Very cool area!
I live in Bonita and I don't think he should've lumped us in with Chula Vista. Lol. I think the biggest problem with Chula Vista is its hard to keep business here. Must have something to do with city govt. Look how long they've been trying to gentrify the water front.
Even though I already own homes in San Diego, I’m really enjoying your channel, great work!
Thanks Peter!
To all of you complaining that his assessment seems off, keep in mind he's analyzing from a realtor's perspective. The few neighborhoods I stay out of were not mentioned, but he's using different metrics like appreciation values and school districts and I'm looking at "grime factor" while most of you all seem to be looking at what's being built now (but not built yet) or as a long time San Diegan.
I appreciate that Patrick! Yes, as I mentioned in the video due to fair housing laws, I pretty much have to stick to statistics in this analysis.
My hometown is now unaffordable for me to even think of moving back.
Homes can only appreciate so much. My friend who is a doctor has a roommate because he can't afford his own place.
That's what some people told me 2-3 years ago. Inflation is real, and there are lots of people with money right now
I lived in Fletcher Hills in one of the 111 tract homes built after WW2 where the walls were made of poured concrete. I still have handout paperwork for those homes which talked about how wonderful they were; great if you didn't need to hang a picture on the wall! When I lived on Laurel St. in Lakeside about ten years ago, the gang problem was bad and getting worse and so was the homeless problem. The favorite town dog was the Pit Bull. But I could easily walk to Payton's Hardware and Leo's Pharmacy on Maine! I could even walk to the U-haul place and rent the truck which helped me move out of town. Now I live in 'rural' El Cajon; an okay area until all the apartments and trailer parks on Bradley Avenue loaded up with 'roomies' and multi-generation family groups because of sky-high rents. Now people are literally fighting for any parking space on Bradley and nearby streets (even dirt areas, red zones, and street corners). I'm waiting for someone to be killed over a place to park.
Worth noting the new waterfront convention center and hotel area in development in West Chula Vista. Curious how this may change the neighborhood over the next 10-15 years.
1000%
I hope for the better but I have a feeling we might get more of a spread of homeless like in downtown because I already see it happening and on top of the fact that the city pushed a bill that wouldn’t allow people to camp in public areas if shelters are available(the shelters are not realistically safe or great environments which is WHY so many people opt to camp outside) which is going to push people more into areas that we may not SEE as overly filled with homeless but it will be if you walk a minute or so(ie the trails and alongside the trolley, marina)
Not even close, spring valley? Lemmon grove? There are a ton of areas that are way worse
You may have missed the intro where I am ranking strictly off of appreciation. But you bring up neighborhoods worth mentioning!
El Cajon has many group homes as well. Good report
Rancho Peñasquitos was a surprise! Never would have thought that area would be at the top and sought after. I lived in Chula when I taught in the Sweetwater district and I think West Chula Vista is underrated...it has some nice areas and third avenue now has great craft beer and food. I also grew up in El Cajon and still go back once in a while to go to the Yogurt Mill...not sure what else they have going on over there lol. Great info and resources.
Great insight, thanks so much for sharing!
I'm surprised Penasquitos is #1, but its time it got its due. In my 9 years here, it seems like its been an overlooked little pocket that was pretty nice. Maybe they're getting the overflow from Rancho Bernardo now.
I bought my house in Rancho Penasquitos in 2003 right after I left the Army. Brand new home was $500K now it’s worth $2.3 million 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms. There are lots of migrants living in the canyon there was prostitution and fights down in the canyon now the new construction being developed, right next to Intuite Turbo Tax. Traffic is getting bad. I travel most of time for my business so I don’t get to enjoy much traffic here.
It's really unfortunate that property taxes are what makes a school district desirable. If school in the "worst" areas had just a fraction of that the other schools would get, it'll even the playing field more. But you know, the system was built like that on purpose :/
You get what you pay for!
@@robertpaul6257 I can see that applying to houses, parks, amenities like that, but schools? Since education impacts your opportunities more than any other factor, basing education on property taxes dooms the poor to stay poor and privileges the rich to stay rich. Most modern rags to riches stories have, as a starting point, somebody getting a shot at a better education than their station in life would normally afford.
@@DoloresJNurss every day is what you make of it!
@@DoloresJNurss unfortunately kids these days don't want to go outside and play or learn! They just expect everything to be handed to them!
@@robertpaul6257 I choose to do everything I can to make this a more just world.
Glad I moved out of San Diego. I am not going to throw away over 500K for a 2 to 3 bedroom fixer upper. I returned to Texas and purchased a 3 bedroom in a nice neighborhood for 128K and currently working on a second property. With the savings I can travel to San Diego regularly to visit family and friends.
Your poor daughters sisters mothers 💀 I I I I I said the man who is listening to the woman who is being oppressed not the man seems
I’m highly considering doing the same!
You should take some people with you and stop visiting San Diego you’re not welcomed
Yeah, but you have to live in Texas.
I live in paradise hills and its really cool
Awesome place!
I grew up here in Paradise Hills, I'm still at the same house since 1976! I love it here!
Bay Terraces is a hidden gem. Large homes built in late 80’s close to everything. Sunny, safe, quiet and great school district.
Strange that Rancho Bernardo beat out Carmel Valley. Maybe better deals and more inventory
I’m a home owner in spring valley (dictionary hill) and it was once a quieter little enclave facing mount San Miguel but there has been a very recent boom in lennar homes building over here and it’s now full of traffic, trash, crime, and homeless encampments.
I have family on a 2 acre home in de hesa which is the granite hill as area right next to El Cajon and it’s nice but the house are upwards of one million.
Well that's a bummer to hear about your experience in Dictionary Hill!
I’d recommend people take a closer look at Cota Vera/Milenia in Chula Vista. They’re gonna add like hundreds of single family homes within the next 5-10 years. If you’re looking for single family homes in San Diego county, the area is really nice. Also, home values go up. Houses that were 600k a few years ago are going for like 850-900 easy.
Lemon Grove and Barrio Logan. Serra Mesa. Spring Valley. Imperial and Euclid.
These are neighborhoods you like or dislike?
I bought 5 years ago in Poway, no HOA, I love it so much, my neighboring towns, Carmel Mountain, Rancho Penascitas, RB love love love!!! The community, the schools the people. It's just awesome.
Love it! A very popular area
Yes, LaJolla is a community in San Diego and not a separate City, so that needs to be brought up when you talk about it.
That's why the video is Best and Worst neighborhoods and not Cities. But noted, I can bring that up next time
I rent in North park. 3 bed 2 bath 1 story house next to me listed for 1.8 mil. 😂😂 Has been up since beginning of July. Housing market is definitely slowing down
Thanks for the Video ,I have a friend who owns a condo in El Cajon .Another friend owns a home in La Mesa .I do like La Jolla, it's so beautiful.
You got it! So you have experience in those areas. What do you think about them?
Rancho Bernardo is located off the 15 freeway. Penasquitos is located off the 56
In reality, I read that there are few or no listings available in all the area you mentioned even in the worst area.
Even though eastlake/otay ranch is chula....its like night and day compared to west chula vista. Anyone from the south bay would tell you this. Probably woulda got higher scores if you look at west/east
For worst, I can't believe you mentioned Chula Vista over Logan heights and San ysidro. I grew up in San Diego too and Chula Vista is nice. Skeptical about your information.
So give us your thoughts! Again as I mentioned at the very start of the video, I'm prohibited from giving my opinion on safety/crime because of fair housing laws. As long as you aren't a real estate agent you are free to tell people how you think.
We moved out of a North Park rental to purchase a larger San Carlos condo in 2021 and absolutely love it! Walkability to bars and restaurants are a lot lower but that just means we spend less money dining out. We love the neighborhood feel of San Carlos and plan to purchase a larger home in the area because the schools are highly rated. Rancho Peñasquitos or University City would be great options too if you’re starting a family - but damn those prices are so high for even a small SFR.
Love this! Congrats on the move
The best place to live in San Diego is southeast San Diego but my favorite place to live would be in rancho Bernardo
This is why we bought a log cabin in the woods on acres (Santa Ysabel) - still SD county but without the BS. The commute is a biatch tho - I work in kearny mesa and my son goes to school in point loma. Worth it!
I think this guy made a fair opinion. Growing up and currently living in Santee I'm a bit surprised that El Cajon was 3 and Lakeside was 1 as for as worst. I can see where he's coming from but I can think of a few off the top of my head that are worse. Lemon Grove/Spring Valley, National City come to mind but we might be splitting hairs. Funny thing is Lakeside and El Cajon aren't bad areas in general and would be considered nice in other parts of the country.
Maybe those are the worst neighborhoods you would consider living. There in general are poorer more dangerous neighborhoods in SD.
Exactly, this guy doesn't want a target on his head I assume LOL
Surprised not to find Carmel Valley on the best neighborhood list.... it usually is at the top of most such lists. Any particular criteria where it fell short in your opinion?
Not that I am complaining, we are about to move from Carmel Valley to Rancho Bernardo 😉😉
@sundeep keep in mind this list of neighborhoods were selected only on the metric of neighborhoods that increased in value the most and the least over the last 12 months
One down side is the entitled Karens. Sorry, but as an older white woman myself, I have found them to be ridiculously spoiled and entitled.
Time and time again they were the only ones that treated me and my coworkers like horribly. That was why I quit…I was going to lose my temper if i didn’t get out of there.
Just something to consider because they can make any neighbor miserable. I know a landscaper that refuses to work in that area anymore for that reason.
Respectfully, Carmel valley is great but doesn't have much character. Every house is the same, every piece of entertainment, restaurants, bars, shopping are all located in shopping centers. They are also adding enormous amounts of housing everywhere. But if your raising a family homes are cheaper, and the schools are the best in San Diego, CCA, CCHS, Torrey Pines... Every mom goes to that one gym off Carmel country haha... Interesting place. Best of luck!
why dont you do a video on what neighborhoods appreciated the most over the last 10 yrs
Because thinking about how to compile that data makes my head hurt :P
That is a fantastic idea for a video! I'll see if I can figure that one out. Appreciate you!
I like this idea
Great content, hope Bern get some royalty for being in your RB portion of the video 😀
Haha you found the goose egg!
very good edit very well made video
Thank you very much!
Moving there soon
Very nice!
RPQ? No - Point Loma is the best neighborhood in SD
You are so wrong about Lakeside and El Cajon apparently you know nothing about either one. I grew up in La Jolla it's not that great. I was lucky to find Lakeside when I was able to buy a house I fell in love with a place where else are you going to find a 3000 sq.ft house on 2 Acres other than East County . I'd never move unless it was to Blossom Valley or Ramona. East county is where it's at we have everything casinos Lakes and good weather
If you were being honest the three "worst" neighborhoods in in San Diego would have been places like Encanto, City Heights, North Park, Barrio Logan... you get my drift. All three of your top picks are within San Diego City limits, but all three of your "worst" are completely separate cities. They aren't neighborhoods like your top three picks are. This video is deceptive to any out of area or out of state buyer viewing it.
Hey James, I appreciate the input. Like I said at the beginning of the video, I selected these areas strictly based on appreciation because due to fair housing laws I am limited when giving my opinion on one neighborhood or another. Yes, solid clarification on cities vs neighborhoods. It's tough to clump up neighborhoods vs cities in SD County because the City of San Diego has so many smaller communities mixed into it. I don't think there is really any great way to do it, so I went with the sections that made the most sense overall.
Basically anywhere there are minorities right?
@@DanPBestLifeSD you might as well just come out and say anywhere there is Hispanic people, maybe black. You people really think your dog whistles are some kind of secret code 😂
@@Actually_Woke_6277 It's San Diego!! Every community is highly Hispanic.
Sounds like you're a self-appointed permanent victim.
Would you consider rancho San Diego the same as El Cajon ? When you describe El Cajon ?
My town home in otay ranch increased by 35%. Theres plenty to do over here for families and they are building so much over here!
Not sure how you put lake side higher than chula, Chula has one of the lowest crime rates and lakeside one of the highest . I think this is bias since you put on the top the places you need the highest income to live at .
Rancho Penasquitos is nowhere close to San Diego. La Jolla has always been desirable. How about Kensington? I loved that area. The area east of Balboa Park was pretty nice (Burlingame). Why didn’t you choose areas close to or in the city? That’s like picking the best place to live in New York City and choosing Greenwich, CT. Overall, poor survey.
It all depends of criteria. Price of real estate, best schools, best jobs, best restaurants, quiet and safe neighborhood...
I have only ONE - But very important criterium . TEMPERATURE. No marine layer and no heat. It means 3-5miles from ocean.
I am retired - schools, jobs, expensive restaurants are not my interests.
There you go! Criteria for every person is going to be different. There isn't just one good or bad neighborhood for everybody
HI DAN, HOW ABOUT THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS, IN BETWEEN. SUCH AS, OCEANSIDE, CARLSBAD, SANTEE, AS AN EXAMPLE. I HAVE RETIRED. SO, BEST PLACE FOR A RETIREE? THANK YOU.
Hey Lloyd, I'm happy to chat and help you find the right neighborhood for you. Shoot me an email at info@bestlifehometeam.com
You definitely don't move to Rancho Bernardo if you're looking for "night life"!
Welcome to the burbs!
Thoughts on Escondido? I’ve grown up there all my life and felt it’s really changed for the better over the years. Less crime and better places to eat and gather!
STAY AWAY from Washington St and you'll be fine. Escondido is a great place to live.
Escondido is great. My favorite of north county is Vista but is less affordable.
@@CrazyKatie89 is absolutely right. Stay off Washington. I was working in Escondido off Auto Park and Nordahl until 10 months ago and at lunch I'd drive up that way. Most areas were okay, and there are pockets of niceness, but I'd often see fights on Washington (usually homeless people) including some guys chasing a guy out of the new Goodwill location BEFORE it was even open.
El Cajon is actually pretty cool, it’s close to all the south county beaches, down town, there’s a lot of pros, plus prices, and more bang for your buck . I guess he forgot to mention that, but hey I live in north county next to the beach so I get his bias, because he’s selling up here, but me ?? Well I like owning everywhere :)
Mira Mesa is a hidden value. Great location close to everything. Just many homes need remodeling. Hope it gentrifies.
The roads are awful. Have you been on Hillery Drive?
@@TeresaJeanna Gold Coast is a disaster too
I was surprised my area wasn't included in the worst places. Then I read the comments..... LOL I guess those of us who live here know the truth.
I was also surprised that Rancho Santa Fe wasn't on a best list, but I imagine the community isn't large enough to have enough sales to be considered. This must be why most of the beach communities north of La Jolla aren't included as well.
I guess your audience should be people who can afford those three "Best" neighborhoods. I can't afford those place that gives you excitement of the increase of home prices. I would rather afford a home in East county of San Diego.
BTW Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla, what was the third Best Neighborhood? Or did you forget to add that third one? Would that be Coronado?
If you listen to the start of the video, we are simply using data to determine the best and worst neighborhoods
@@DanPBestLifeSD And that was as I saw it as the best rich neighborhoods.
By NO MEANS do I consider any of these areas "Neighborhoods." Like I was thinking Normal Heights, North Park, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Mission Valley....
What do you think are the best neighborhoods? The ones you mentioned?
@@DanPBestLifeSD Oddly I have had this conversation many times thinking "where would I move if not Hillcrest?" Its walkable, access to everything....Homeless could be a downside but like if you went to bankers hill or more toward Mission hills or North Park you lose walkability. Bankers and Hillcrest are slowly being consumed and will be "downtown" in no time. Not a bad thing.
I guess "city" neighborhoods to me means not car dependent. And sadly there are very few areas in SD that you can Live/Work/Play and not need a car, and transit is not a pain.
Id love bankers hill, but it's at the cost of not being able to walk to grocery or a restaurant.
Does san Ysidro count I thought that was the most South
Bonita is really nice, everything there is more than 1M, impossible for younger generations to buy
The condos are less expensive
eastlake is way better
@@user-vm4he3gk3c If you're talking the 🏘️ that are 3 M then yea it's better.but for 1.5M Bonita is better
Facts. I cry every week about it 🤣🥹
Grew up in EC, lot of homes built in the 50s for Korean war vets. In short the EC Valley floor sucks. Anyone wanting to live in this inland area moved out to the foothills which has a lot of nice homes. I'd never consider EC, not even to visit.
Best communities normally doesn't have the best value appreciation in percentage during price boom
Why do you believe that?
@@DanPBestLifeSD Based on my 7 years observation in Bay Area. The gentrification area did the best during boom like 17-18, and 21-22 March. Area like Palo Alto and Los Altos did well, but not the best
Where’s Mission valley? Or anything San Diego proper?
Didn't make the list on this one
i live in the second oldest city in san diego county national city ca 91950 and its the best !!
Couple of things will be very revealing, not so much in itself but because they will be too hard to ignore: In sept/oct, will inventory keep going up when following seasonality it should be going down? Will prices keep being stable or slightly falling in the spring 2023 when it should be going up? These deviations away from seasonality will be seen by everyone looking to buy or sell and have great impact.
Yes I agree, these are signs to watch out for that will be very telling
Let's see, greater Sandy Eggroll has such nearby areas as Tuna Vista, Escododo, Oh My Mesa...
Hi. It's good to know the 3 best areas in San Diego but at the same time, I think I missed the boat on that because prices jumped so much already. Are there a few areas that's up & coming and nearby those best areas ? Also, how about Poway homes & condo & rentals ? Are they affordable and resellable ? Is Poway still San Diego ? Thx
Great presentation. RB, that's interesting but not surprising how well its doing. Also big in Defense jobs, has good shopping but kind of sprawly. R. Penasquitos, never would have guessed it's done so well. Its right next to RB and Carmel Valley/Mountain, and a very pretty but "burbey" area. These two must be attracting the people fleeing the congested central SD areas, but who don't want to go as far as the 78!!
Thanks Chuck! Appreciate your thiughts
@@matthewmud2030 Know better than what?
Yeah, RB and all those in North County are not affordable for the average person or the average family.
You forgot Carmel Valley as the best neighborhood in San Diego 😊
El cajón is lowkey the best place to buy a home lol 😂
Chula is nice asf😹
Hi - So are El Cajon, Chula Vista and Lakeside neighborhoods in San Diego? Or Cities in San Diego County?
Good question. I am basically comparing neighborhoods/sections of the City of San Diego with other Cities in San Diego County
worst neighborhood should be anything in 92113 and 92114. don't get anything in encanto or the logans
I've lived in a few neighborhoods/cities in San Diego, and by far, the best neighborhood is the del mar heights area. It's better than La Jolla traffic. It's kinda overlooked by rancho and La Jolla, which is probably a good thing. But maybe it should be kept a secret.
Ehh... I don't know about by far. It is a great place no doubt.
All the reasons you stated, is why i love east county. Less crimes and transient’s, don’t forget mosey neighbors.
The best neighborhoods are so $$$
Ya that's for sure!
Where is Carmel Valley Del Mar?
Carmel Valley, Del Mar
@@DanPBestLifeSD i ment your video didnt have Carmel Valley Del Mar as one of the best place in San Diego so surprised
Ahh. Well just remember how I qualified the “best” and “worst” neighborhoods. There’s no doubt Carmel Valley and Del Mar are some of the best in SD! Thanks 🙏
I can't afford any of them. That's why I'm in Arizona.
Touche!
Your website for current properties in SD only shows listings in city of SD zip codes, including Otay and San Ysidro but nothing in Chula Vista etc.
Yes if you click on the San Diego button, it only includes City of San Diego, which includes Otay and San Ysidro. If you click the link in the video description it will give you a search of SD County.
Otay and Dan ysidro is still Chula Vista 😆 I live in otay and Chula has jurisdiction here
What about Mira mar, Linda Vista, great places
1:37 starts information
surprised...where did carmel valley rank on list of increased value neighborhoods?
Very close to the top at 38.5%!
What are your thoughts on Imperial Beach?
It’s probably the most affordable beach communities. A lot to like! The main issue I have is the sewage issue from Mexico I discussed on my last coming soon video
"When you're in El Cajon, it's a little hotter" -- way to sugarcoat it, Dude -- it's a BLAST FURNACE in El Cajon.
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I live in RB and PQ as #1 is a shocker. You must not have gone to East San Diego, Encino, Lemon Grove, Ocean View; those areas are bad. Poway, Scripps Ranch, 4S, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas are better then PQ. I can tell you're not from here by the way you said Bonita, "Bow-neat-uh". 😄
He sell homes to people who don’t know chit about San Diego. People need to get information from many sources. I compare Agents to car sales men. Just talk to many people before deciding.
@@Paiadakine 🤣😂 True!
Chula vista is not the most southern city in san diego
That's right!
where is solana beach , carmel vally , poway nice areas and scripps ranch waaaay better than rancho penasquetos.
Spring Valley and lemon Grove wasn't named but Chula Vista was?!?? I don't think so😂😂
So give us your thoughts! Again, I'm prohibited from giving my opinion on safety/crime because of fair housing laws. As long as you aren't a real estate agent you are free to tell people how you think.
@@DanPBestLifeSD I wish I was a real estate agent lol. I know your limited to what you could say, but you did a great job!
Worst neighborhoods? My friend asked me to ask you if you knew the neighborhood where one intersection is called "The four corners of death". He used to talk about that all the time.
Lincoln Park area
@@bryantreid yes it is very scary
WHAT ABOUT DUCK POND RANCH!
Where’s the ghetto of La Jolla? The rest of San Diego.
Uuuh... No not at all
Between the 5 and the 805 The real La Jolla starts at the top of Mount Soledad down to the water from Pacific Beach to Torrey Pines
Or Pacific Beach. Haha
University Ave on the east side of 805 looks terrible. Must be one of them.
That whole ghetto should be bulldozed and replaced with 20 to 25 storey bldgs similar to the east village or s of little italy!
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From Escondido. I remember it in the 70s when it was rural and undeveloped. Living in Oregon past 32 years. Now it's approaching ca prices in the portland area and it's cold for at least half the year.
@@mitchellgross2568 same thing happened in Denver CO. There will be a deflationary event once supply catches up.
Which neighborhoods do the successful kids do well in? We all know that what I mean.
I live Tirrasanta.
I love Tierrasanta!
I’m El Cajon
Nice to have you!