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Is Escondido Fwy / Bernardo Center Dr a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe81

Medium42

Low146

Other758

56 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape4

Child involved40

Assault8

Other10

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 crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Eastburn Road by Gable Ridge Road and Warrick Creek Lane in San Diego.	Gable Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92128	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 33 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a care facility near West Bernardo Drive and the Rancho Bernardo Community Park area, close to the Interstate 15 southbound off-ramp in San Diego.	W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic unit 262 transported a patient to Pomerado Hospital near Pomerado Road.	Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported traffic accident near Westview Road and Ridgecrest Drive in Poway.	Westview Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a basic life support medical response for a fall at an assisted care facility near Rancho Bernardo Road. Emergency units Engine 262 and Medic 262 were dispatched.	Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 33 was dispatched for a possible medical emergency on Bernardo Center Drive in San Diego.	Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 93 reports a 28-year-old woman with a serious cardiac problem at a skilled nursing facility connected to a hospital in the Pomerado area. Staff had been pacing her without capture, and EMS achieved electrical and mechanical capture and began bagging before transporting her a short distance to a nearby hospital with an estimated arrival of about 5 to 7 minutes.	Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported cardiac arrest near Pomerado Road and Monte Vista Road in Poway.	Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 67-year-old female with a mild medical issue was reported near Carmel Mountain Ranch. Patient oxygen saturation improved with oxygen before hospital transport.	Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA 92128	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible smoke investigation near Salmon River Road in San Diego, with cross streets near Adelphia Street and Irving Street.	Salmon River Rd, San Diego, CA 92129	Fire

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Median Home Price

$877,822

Average Rent

$4,077

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Escondido Fwy / Bernardo Center Dr is an urban neighborhood in San Diego, California, featuring mostly small to medium apartment complexes, high-rises, and townhomes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.

The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 3.7%, indicating strong demand and residential stability.

UrbanLow VacancyEstablished Housing

Quick Facts

Rowhouse Share	28.5%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here is mostly small to medium apartments and townhomes, with a notable 28.5% rowhouse or attached home share, one of the highest nationally. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer construction.

Housing Age	89.3% built 1970-1999
Housing Type	Small to medium apartments, townhomes, 28.5% rowhouses
Owner Occupied Rate	High

What buyers will notice right away

Ranked in the top 1.2% of California neighborhoods for first-time buyers due to price and appreciation.

High rowhouse share offers unique housing choices.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is a good choice for first-time buyers and highly educated executives. It also has a notable military presence.

Strong appreciation history protects investment risk.

Diverse population with military and executive residents.

First-Time Buyer Friendly — Affordable relative to California with stable home values.

Military Presence — Neighborhood stands out nationally for active military residents.

Military Occupation Share	Higher than 97.1% of US neighborhoods
Executive Occupation Share	64.9%
Child Poverty Rate	7.0%

Demographics

Executive, Manager, Professional Share	64.9%
Child Poverty Rate	7.0%
Income Rank	Top 15% nationally
Foreign Born Rate	25.4%
Top Languages	["English (64.7%)","Spanish","Persian (4.2%)","Arabic"]
Top Ancestries	["Asian (13.4%)","Mexican (13.2%)","English (9.7%)","Irish (8.4%)","German (6.2%)","Greek (4.7%)","Scottish (6.1%)"]

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute time, with a majority driving alone to work.

Escondido Fwy / Bernardo Center Dr offers manageable commute times and a high rate of car usage, with a strong military resident presence.

Short Commutes — Most commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

High Drive Alone Rate — 75.3% drive alone to work.

Military Residents — Neighborhood has a high proportion of active military personnel.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes (63.4%)
Drive Alone Rate	75.3%
Carpool Rate	6.3%
Vacancy Rate	3.7%

Homes for sale near 92128

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

$2,185,000

4 bd | 6 ba | 4,253 sqft

18342 Saint Etienne Ln

San Diego, CA, 92128