Elvira Neighborhood

Is Elvira a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe351

Medium127

Low591

Other2883

76 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape17

Child involved57

Assault7

Other5

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Bergen Avenue and Lister Street in San Diego.	Bergen St, San Diego, CA 92117	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a silver or gold Toyota Highlander driving recklessly near Valley Sun Road and Rock Hill Ranch, including brake-checking and swerving on the roadway. The license plate was not obtained.	Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a male adult with chronic leg pain and high blood pressure was picked up from the sidewalk near Genesee Avenue in La Jolla and is en route to Scripps La Jolla hospital. The patient has hypertension and a negative stroke scale.	Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a possible medical emergency near Gilman Drive. The caller mentioned notifying UCSD and arriving there in about 8 minutes.	Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported near Mt Bigelow Drive, close to Alamo Drive and Alma Lane. Emergency units were dispatched.	Mt Bigelow Dr, San Diego, CA 92111	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and support units are dispatched for a possible structure-related incident near Beaumont Road in La Jolla.	Beaumont Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person having difficulty breathing near Beaumont Road. Multiple engines, a medic unit, a truck, and a squad responded as part of a structure response.	Beaumont Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near a clinic on Torrey Pines Drive by North Torrey Pines Road.	N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 52 was dispatched to a reported traffic accident near the (number withheld) block of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive by North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.	Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near the (number withheld) block of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive by North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.	Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$2,362,378

Average Rent

$5,978

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Elvira is a suburban neighborhood in San Diego known for its luxury housing and executive residents. The median home price is $2,362,378, placing it among the most expensive in California.

The area features mostly owner-occupied, large single-family homes built primarily between 1940 and 1969, with a low vacancy rate of 2.3%, indicating tight housing supply.

SuburbanLuxury HomesExecutive ResidentsLow Vacancy

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	2.3%
Executive & Professional Workforce	83.3%

Housing market and real estate character

Elvira's housing market is dominated by large, detached single-family homes with strong owner occupancy and a well-established housing stock.

Large Homes (4+ bedrooms)	More than 96.1% of U.S. neighborhoods
Detached Single-Family Homes	Dominant housing type
Housing Age (1940-1969)	Majority of residences

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited availability.

Predominantly large, detached homes built mid-20th century.

Most homes are owner occupied, suggesting long-term residency.

Families & Lifestyle

Elvira attracts wealthy, educated executives and families who value spacious homes and a suburban setting.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Large homes accommodate families and support a suburban lifestyle.

Executive Lifestyle — The neighborhood is rated as a top choice for executives in California.

Family Friendly — Low child poverty and large homes support family living.

Advanced Degree Holders	47.3%
Child Poverty Rate	4.0%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Share	83.3%
Advanced Degree Holders	47.3%
Income Rank	Top 0.9% nationally
Child Poverty Rate	4.0%
Foreign Born	19.2%
Top Languages	English (74.0%), Chinese, Spanish, French
Top Ancestries	German (11.5%), Irish (11.2%), English (10.7%), Italian (7.8%), Asian (4.8%)
Notable Ancestries	Iranian (3.6%), Russian (4.1%)

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute and primarily drive alone to work.

Elvira offers a suburban commute profile with most residents driving alone and enjoying shorter-than-average travel times.

Efficient Commutes — Majority spend 15-30 minutes commuting, less than typical U.S. times.

Car Dependency — High drive-alone rate reflects suburban layout and car reliance.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	70.9%
Carpool Rate	8.6%

Homes for sale near 92122

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$3,000,000

4 bd | 4 ba | 2,942 sqft

6031 Dirac St

San Diego, CA, 92122