Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego facts for kids
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Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego
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Pacific Highlands Ranch and surrounding communities
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 Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego
Location in Northeastern San Diego
Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego
Location in San Diego County, California
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
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Pacific Highlands Ranch is a community in northern San Diego, California. It is mostly a place where people live. The area covers about 2,652 acres. Many people think of it as part of Carmel Valley, a community to its west.
This community is part of San Diego City Council District 1. It is represented by Joe LaCava, who was elected in 2020. It is also part of District 3 of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. This district is represented by Terra Lawson-Remer, also elected in 2020. Both leaders were new to these positions when they were elected.
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History of Pacific Highlands Ranch
Learn about how Pacific Highlands Ranch became the community it is today.
Early Days: Rancho Del Sol
In 1964, the City of San Diego took over this land. They planned to build homes there. Before that, the area was known as Rancho Del Sol. It was mostly used for farming. People grew tomatoes and strawberries. There were also many plant nurseries in the area.
A Former Community: Rancho de los Diablos
The land was once home to a community called "Rancho de los Diablos." This was an informal settlement for farm workers. It started in the early 1970s. Up to 2,000 people lived there. They worked on the farms and lived off the land. In 1994, this settlement was moved. This happened so the Pacific Highlands Ranch development could begin. The community then moved east to Torrey Highlands.
Modern Development: Pacific Highlands Ranch
The plan to build homes in Pacific Highlands Ranch was approved in 1998. Most of the community was built in the 2000s. Pardee Homes developed a large part of the area.
Geography and Natural Spaces
Discover the location and natural features of Pacific Highlands Ranch.
This community has clear borders. To the north are Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe. To the south is Del Mar Mesa. Torrey Highlands is to the east. Carmel Valley is to the west. State Route 56, also known as the Ted Williams Freeway, runs through the community.
A large part of Pacific Highlands Ranch is protected. About 1,300 acres, or 49 percent of the community, is kept as natural habitat. This helps protect local plants and animals.
Community Population and Diversity
Explore the people who live in Pacific Highlands Ranch.
In January 2010, about 4,224 people lived here. There were 1,655 households. Most residents were White (68.5%). About 17.4% were Asian or Pacific Islander. About 11.7% were Hispanic. The average age was 40.9 years old. About 22.7% of the people were under 18. About 13.2% were over 65. The average household income was $269,757.
By January 2019, the population grew to 10,422 people. There were 3,211 households. The community became more diverse. About 43.1% were White. About 37.2% were Asian. About 10.4% were Hispanic. The average age was younger, at 32.5 years old. About 23.7% were under 18. About 11.9% were over 65. The average household income was $163,136 (in 2010 dollars).
Education Opportunities
Learn about the schools serving Pacific Highlands Ranch.
Students in Pacific Highlands Ranch attend several public schools. These include Sycamore Ridge Elementary School, part of the Del Mar Union School District. Solana Ranch Elementary School is part of the Solana Beach School District. For middle and high school, students attend Pacific Trails Middle School and Canyon Crest Academy. These schools are part of the San Dieguito Union High School District. Some students also go to Torrey Pines High School in Carmel Valley.
There is also one private school in the community. This is Cathedral Catholic High School, which is a Catholic school. The San Diego Jewish Academy is also nearby, located in Carmel Valley.
See also
In Spanish: Pacific Highlands Ranch (San Diego) para niños
