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Spring Valley, CA
Spring Valley · San Diego County · CA 91977
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$589K
Median Price
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Walk Score
5/10
Schools
18 min
to San Diego, CA
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score51/100
Our Take
Spring Valley offers solid family‑friendly schools and a quick 18‑minute drive to San Diego, but it’s a car‑dependent, low walkability suburb with high home prices relative to income. If you’re a commuter with kids and can afford the housing costs, it works, but if you rely on transit or want more nightlife, it’s less ideal.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools
- ✓Short commute to downtown San Diego
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Higher median income than many surrounding areas
Real Talk
- !Very car‑centric—walk score 0 Home prices around $590k push up cost of living Limited public transit options High rental prices relative to median income Few local restaurants or nightlife spots
- $High property taxes in San Diego County
- $Elevated homeowners insurance due to proximity to major highways
- $Utility costs can be higher in suburban areas
- $Potential future maintenance costs for newer homes
Best For
Families with school‑oriented needsSan Diego commutersHome buyers seeking higher income communityRemote workers who can work from home
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Spring Valley, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher 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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