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La Jolla, CA
La Jolla · San Diego County · CA 92037
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: La Jolla, San Diego
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Verdict
$1.8M
Median Price
6/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
15 min
to San Diego, CA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
6/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
La Jolla offers world‑class schools, a gorgeous beach setting, and low flood risk, but it’s a pricey, car‑dependent community with almost no walkability or public transit. If you can afford the cost and don’t mind the lack of city convenience, it may fit; otherwise, consider a more balanced option.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent schools
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Coastal location
- ✓High median income
Real Talk
- !High cost of living
- !Poor walkability
- !Limited public transit
- !Heavy traffic during peak hours
- $High property taxes
- $High homeowner association fees in many condos
- $Expensive insurance
Best For
FamiliesRetirees who can affordBeach loversHigh‑income professionals
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
La Jolla, CA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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