Safest Neighborhoods in Valley Center, CA

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Valley Center's highest safety score is 4.3 out of 5, in Valley Center. 1 ranked Valley Center neighborhood score 4 out of 5 or higher for safety.

Houseberry scores 1 Valley Center neighborhood on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Across the five nearest cities the average safety score is 4.5 out of 5, against 4.3 in Valley Center.

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Valley Center, Valley Center, CA

Overall Score : 3.0/5
SCHOOL2.2/5
SAFETY4.3/5
AMENITIES2.8/5
PRICE$936,000
APPRECIATION-0.80 %
VALUE$54kOvervalued

Keywords: Acreage Homes, Horse Property, Valley Center Road

Valley Center sits in the rolling hills of inland North County, a rural community of about 27 square miles northeast of Escondido in San Diego County. Behind a typical gate out here you might find an avocado grove, a horse pasture or a few acres left mostly wild. ... See Full Page

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Valley Center safety: your questions, answered

What are the safest neighborhoods in Valley Center?

Valley Center has the highest safety score in Valley Center, at 4.3 out of 5.

Is Valley Center safe?

Houseberry scores Valley Center's 1 ranked neighborhood from 4.3 to 4.3 out of 5 for safety. 1 Valley Center neighborhood score 4.0 out of 5 or higher for safety, led by Valley Center.

What do homes cost in Valley Center's top safety-rated neighborhoods?

Valley Center, which has the highest safety score in Valley Center with a price on record, has a typical home price of $936,000.

How does Valley Center compare with nearby cities for safety?

Valley Center neighborhoods average 4.3 out of 5 for safety. The nearest cities average Hidden Meadows 4.7, Escondido 4.1, Bonsall 4.4, San Marcos 4.5 and Elfin Forest-Harmony Grove 4.7.

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Hidden Meadows · Escondido · Bonsall · San Marcos · Elfin Forest-Harmony Grove