SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The quality of life in the San Diego area makes it an attractive destination for those looking to settle down and find a home.
Niche, a ranking and review website, conducted a study of nearly 100 of the best places to raise a family in the San Diego area. The company used a number of factors to determine the ranking such as the quality of local schools, safety, affordability and access to family amenities.
Carmel Valley, a neighborhood with a population of 33,422, topped the list at the No. 1 spot with an overall grade of an A+. Categories like public schools, good for families, weather, health & fitness, diversity and outdoor activities all either received A+, A- or A grades.
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Here are the other neighborhoods to make the list:
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No. 2: Pacific Highlands Ranch
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No. 3: Solana Beach
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No. 4: Torrey Hills
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No. 5: Del Mar Mesa
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No. 6: Black Mountain Ranch
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No. 7: Rancho Peñasquitos
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No. 8: Sabre Srpings
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No. 9: Encinitas
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No. 10: Rancho Santa Fe
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No. 11: Del Mar
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No. 12: Fairbanks Ranch
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No. 13: Carmel Mountain Ranch
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No. 14: Coronado
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No. 15: Carlsbad
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No. 16: Torrey Pines
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No. 17: Rancho Bernardo
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No. 18: Via de la Valle
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No. 19: Torrey Highlands
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No. 20: Miramar Ranch North
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No. 21: Rancho Encantada
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No. 22: University City
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No. 23: Scripps Miramar Ranch
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No. 24: La Jolla
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No. 25: Poway
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