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Pacific Highlands Ranch

Newer planned housing east of Carmel Valley

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Broader-area context

San Diego, CA Housing Market & Rental trends - Home Prices, Rent, Inventory & More in San Diego County | Realtor.com®

Median sold: $1,000,000
Median listing: $800,000
Asking rent / month: $3,209

September 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

View source & definitions ↗

HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Newer detached homes, townhomes, condos and apartments

Rental options

Newer detached homes, townhomes, condos and apartments; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Village center walkable; most trips require a car

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Regional employment destinations: Qualcomm/Sorrento Mesa, Torrey Pines biotech, UC San Diego, Sorrento Valley offices and MCAS Miramar. These are nearby job hubs, not all within the named neighborhood.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park; pump track; canyon trails.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

HOA recreation pools may be private; Carmel Valley Pool nearby Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

Del Mar Union or Solana Beach / San Dieguito Union High. Elementary boundaries split Carmel Valley and nearby communities. Some edge addresses differ; verify both grade spans.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
Pacific Trails Middle	See official record	San Dieguito Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Canyon Crest Academy	9–12	San Dieguito Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS

Places to explore

A short set of dining starting points around Carmel Valley. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.