La Jolla, CA
La Jolla · San Diego County · CA 92037
Updated July 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$2.0M
Median Price
34/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
15 min
to San Diego, CA
Score Breakdown
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
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
La Jolla, CA
Safety grade
57% safer than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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