Scripps Ranch

Urban sprawl has since resulted in Scripps seemingly moving on the map.

Welcome to Scripps Ranch

 
In the late 1980's, many people considered Scripps Ranch to be located at the remote reaches of the city. Urban sprawl has since resulted in Scripps seemingly moving on the map, becoming known as centrally located within San Diego County. Located an approximate 15 to 20-minute drive from beaches, downtown, and major employment and activity centers, this bedroom community is a popular destination for home buyers.
 
One of the main attractions is the abundance of Eucalyptus trees, and folk lore has it that these trees were planted by Chauncy I. Jerabek, the gardener of E.W. Scripps, as a monument to free enterprise, suspecting that the wood would make fabulous railroad ties. Folklore also has it that these very trees in fact were unsuitable for the intended purpose, so that most remain today (yet many were destroyed or removed as a result of the devastating and nationally covered Cedar Fire of October, 2003).
 
Scripps Ranch is located north of Miramar Marine Corp Air Station (formerly the Naval Air Station of Top Gun fame) and east of Interstate 15. San Diego is known for its rolling terrain with many canyons affording homeowners views; Scripps is no exception. Locals tend to separate Scripps into three general, geographic areas: South of Pomerado Road (which is, get this, located south of Pomerado Road), old or "classic" Scripps (which is generally located north of Pomerado Road and south of Spring Canyon Road), and the "Villages" to the north.
 
The homes in the Villages were the newcomers to Scripps Ranch. While designated in the City of San Diego General Plan as a distinct community, Miramar Ranch North, for planning purposes, this area was developed under the marketing name of Scripps Ranch Villages beginning in the 1990's and soon was considered a part of Scripps Ranch, as the area shares the zip code. The Villages are unique in that the homes tend to be newer and most (but not all) of the homes are subject to Mello Roos. Scripps Ranch comprises roughly 12,000 homes, of which about two-thirds are detached, single-family properties. You can find many of the floor plans for the various Scripps Ranch neighborhoods here.

Overview for Scripps Ranch, CA

20,950 people live in Scripps Ranch, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $65,024. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,950

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,024

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Scripps Ranch, CA

Scripps Ranch has 7,666 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Scripps Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,950 people call Scripps Ranch home. The population density is 5,562.945 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,950

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45

Median Age

51.17 / 48.83%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,666

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$65,024

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Scripps Ranch, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Scripps Ranch. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Miramar Ranch Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Chabad Hebrew Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Scripps Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
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