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Spring Valley, CA

Spring Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The population was 28,205 at the time of the 2010 census.

From 1970 through 1990, Spring Valley included what is now the La Presa CDP to the south; La Presa is still popularly considered to be a part of Spring Valley. Extended definitions of Spring Valley may also include the Casa de Oro neighborhood to the north, which belongs to the Casa de Oro-Mount Helix CDP. Locations in both La Presa and Casa de Oro use Spring Valley addresses. Spring Valley is served by the 91977 and 91978 ZIP codes.

Spring Valley is named for the natural spring located there. It was long the home of the Kumeyaay people, who called it Neti or Meti. Spanish conquerors drove off the natives and used the area for cattle, calling it El aguaje de San Jorge (St. George's Spring).

In 1863, Judge A. S. Ensworth of San Diego filed a claim for a 160-acre (65 ha) ranch that included the spring. The ranch, and the small adobe house he built there, were sold to Rufus King Porter and later to historian Hubert Howe Bancroft. The adobe is now a National Historic Landmark.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) places Spring Valley at 32°44′41″N 116°59′56″W (32.7447740, -116.9989160). This is near the intersection of Kenwood Drive and Helix Street. Most maps place Spring Valley at this location.

The United States Census Bureau places Spring Valley at 32°44′4″N 116°58′53″W (32.734318, -116.981372), which is approximately two miles southeast of where the USGS places it. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2). 7.2 square miles (19 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (2.83%) is water. 

Spring Valley focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Spring Valley Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Spring Valley YMCA, and 24-Hour Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Spring Valley, such as the Dictionary Hill County Preserve and the Spring Valley County Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Spring Valley, CA are La Mesa Depot Museum, Sweetwater River Bridge, and Water Conservation Garden.

Population: 28,205 (2010). ZIP code: 91977. Area code: 619. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Area: 7.4 square miles (19 km2).

FAQs

Is Spring Valley, CA expensive to live in?

Spring Valley is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro metro area, which is ranked 10 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Spring Valley is estimated to be 142.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Is Spring Valley, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Spring Valley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Spring Valley there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Spring Valley and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Spring Valley are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Spring Valley, CA?

The crime rate in Spring Valley is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 28 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Spring Valley is 1 in 35. Based on FBI crime data, Spring Valley is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Spring Valley has a crime rate that is higher than 78% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

County of San Diego

Spring Valley’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Spring Valley YMCA 

24 Hour Gym

Dictionary Hill County Preserve 

Spring Valley County Park

La Mesa Depot Museum

Sweetwater River Bridge

Water Conservation Garden

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