$974,758Average Value$264Average Price per Sq Ft23Homes For Sale
People tend to stay in Rancho del Rey
Chula Vista’s Rancho del Rey neighborhood sits about 10 miles from the beach, the border and downtown San Diego. Families flocked to the neighborhood during its development in the 1980s and 90s, though it now has a multigenerational feel. “There are people living there that I grew up there with. Now their kids are attending the elementary schools they attended,” says Jose Hernandez, who was raised in the neighborhood and still works locally as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker West. He says that inventory is limited here, a reflection of the neighborhood’s desirability. “There are so many people that have stayed there for such a long time. They don’t leave very much.”
Families can enjoy taking a day walking and shopping at Otay Ranch Town Plaza in Rancho Del Rey.
Locals can head to the local YMCA for a community pool for swim workouts in Rancho Del Rey.
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Highly rated schools in East Chula Vista
Casillas Elementary is one of a few elementary schools in the neighborhood and earns an A from Niche. Students continue to Rancho del Rey Middle School, which has an A-minus, then continue to A-rated Otay Ranch Senior High. Many homes in Rancho del Rey are also zoned for priority admission at Discovery Charter School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school with a dual language immersion program and an A from Niche. Graduates and working professionals can continue their education at Southwestern College, a community college within the neighborhood. The school’s nursing program ranks among the best in the state.
Discover exceptional education and a nurturing environment at Bonita Vista High School.
Building success stories daily at Otay Ranch Senior High School.
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Kumeyaay Park has activities for local kids to make art in the park in Rancho Del Rey.
Youth sports at Kumeyaay Park
Kumeyaay Park of Chula Vista is the largest green space in the neighborhood, with a playground and four fields often busy with youth softball and baseball games. Before 2022, the site was called Discovery Park, but was renamed to honor the Kumeyaay Native American tribe with ancestral ties to the land. Community members of all ages exercise and play at the South Bay Family YMCA, which runs a free after-school program in partnership with the local district.
Centrally located for Chula Vista shopping and dining
Big box stores like Costco and Walmart are centrally located along H Street, and locals have a Ralphs on the eastside of the neighborhood and Asian grocery store 99 Ranch Market Asian on the westside. Rancho del Rey is nearly equidistant between Plaza Bonita indoor mall and the Otay Ranch Town Center, a sprawling open-air shopping complex.
The neighborhood’s restaurants are mostly chains, though residents can easily get to locally owned favorites such as Lolita’s in Bonita or Talavera Azul in Downtown Chula Vista.
The Regal Rancho del Rey movie theatre and Bowlero Chula Vista bowling alley keep families entertained.
Locals enjoy eating brunch at the Broken Yolk Cafe near Rancho Del Rey.
Plaze Bonita Mall is a great place to spend the day with the family near Rancho Del Rey.
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Part of the Chula Vista community
Downtown Chula Vista hosts several city celebrations, including the Lemon Festival and a Día de los Muertos event on Third Avenue. Residents of Rancho del Rey can head to the Otay Ranch Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays, and the downtown market on Sundays.
Hoop Haven Academy has basketball training for kids near Rancho Del Rey.
The bus stops at Southwestern College for easy access to education near Rancho Del Rey.
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Bigger lots for breathing room
Most homes have three to five bedrooms and a Mediterranean aesthetic. Investment properties in Rancho del Rey start at about $670,000, and updated homes fall between $800,000 and $1.3 million. Five- and six-bedroom builds with resort-style amenities and canyon views can climb about $2 million. “The lots are bigger than a lot of new construction now,” Hernandez says. Backyards are large enough for in-ground pools and entertaining space. “It doesn’t feel as crowded. The streets are more spacious, there’s definitely more space.” Single-family homes in Rancho del Rey don’t have HOA fees, unlike Otay Ranch to the east. Condos and townhomes, however, typically accompany monthly fees of $100 to $400 for communal amenities like pools and gated parks. Buyers can find these units between $600,000 and $780,000.
You can find quiet well maintained streets and a variety of homes in Rancho Del Rey.
Rancho Del Rey is a great place to walk around and enjoy the beautiful weather in Rancho Del Rey
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Proximity to I-805
Locals can connect to other parts of San Diego County or head toward the border on Interstate 805, though commuters should expect rush hour traffic. H Street runs through the neighborhood and toward Eastlake or Downtown Chula Vista. The 709 bus route stops along this prominent throughway.
The 805 Freeway is close by Rancho Del Rey.
Easy access to many convenient freeways near Rancho Del Rey.
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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center nearby
Rancho del Rey is conveniently located near Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center for standard check-ups and emergency room visits.
sharps hospital is close by for top notch healthcare in Rancho Del Rey.
The sharps hospital is for excellent healthcare near Rancho Del Rey.
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Parks in this Area
Voyager Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
El Rancho del Rey Park
Trails
Playground
Discovery Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Parking Lot
Sunridge Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Paseo Del Rey Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Explorer Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Marisol Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
24 min drive
Bus
Otay Lakes Rd & East H St
Bus
Southwestern College Transit Center
Bus
East H St & Paseo Del Rey
Bus
Otay Lakes Rd & Gotham St
Bus
East H St & Otay Lakes Rd
Bus
East H St & Buena Vista Wy
Bus
Otay Lakes Rd & Bonita Vista Middle School
Rancho Del Rey Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,777
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,064
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,149
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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