Why Live in La Jolla Farms
La Jolla Farms, a neighborhood known for its luxurious and secluded estates, offers a blend of pastoral living and modern amenities. Rising from white sandy beaches to bluffs, the area provides stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and wild chaparral. The neighborhood's main attraction is its scenic beauty, with residents enjoying permitted parking and lifeguard stations at Blacks Beach, popular for sunbathing, surfing, and exploring the abandoned Mushroom Beach House. Nearby, Torrey Pines City Park and Gliderport offer trails, hang gliding, and RC aircraft activities. The neighborhood extends east towards UCSD and south to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, with Mediterranean townhomes in the Blackhorse subdivision and larger estates featuring privacy walls, tall hedges, and luxurious amenities like in-ground pools and private tennis courts. Golf enthusiasts frequent the nearby Torrey Pines Golf Course, home to the annual Farmers Insurance Open. While residents must leave the neighborhood for groceries or dining, several shopping centers and the Village of La Jolla are within a short drive, offering options like Harry's Coffee Shop, the world-famous Taco Stand, and the Comedy Store. Public school students attend highly rated schools: Torrey Pines Elementary, Muirlands Middle, and La Jolla High School, all within six miles. Most residents rely on cars for commuting, with light rail stations available within two miles. The area is safer than the national average, though landslides on the bluffs above Blacks Beach pose occasional risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Jolla Farms a good place to live?
La Jolla Farms is a good place to live. La Jolla Farms is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. La Jolla Farms is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. La Jolla Farms has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.0 people per acre and a median age of 55. The average household income is $201,694 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 98.5% of residents. A majority of residents in La Jolla Farms are home owners, with 20.1% of residents renting and 79.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving La Jolla Farms can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
La Jolla Farms neighborhood guide.
Is La Jolla Farms, CA a safe neighborhood?
La Jolla Farms, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Jolla Farms?
The median home price in La Jolla Farms is $776,026. If you put a 20% down payment of $155,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $172K a year to afford the median home price in La Jolla Farms. The average household income in La Jolla Farms is $202K.
What are the best public schools in La Jolla Farms?
The best public schools that serve La Jolla Farms are:
What are the best private schools in La Jolla Farms?
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Are home prices dropping in La Jolla Farms?
Yes, home prices in La Jolla Farms are down 75% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in La Jolla Farms, CA
On average, homes in La Jolla Farms, La Jolla sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Farms, La Jolla over the last 12 months is $412,000, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$412,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$776,026
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$776,026
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%