Serra Mesa

Serra Mesa

Serra Mesa Facts

People: Total - 23,535 persons

Diversity: 71% Caucasian; 10% Hispanic; 10% Asian or Pacific Islander; 9% Other

Age Profile: 65 yrs & older-2,667; 45-64 yrs old-4,121; 25-44 yrs-8,357; Under 18 yrs-6,009

Median Household Income - $35,477

Housing: Total housing units-8,374

Single family residences, built 1950-1965, mainly single story. Condominiums & apartments found near shopping centers & west area near Hightway 163. Housing is well-maintained.

Number of Units: Owner occupied-4,385; Rental units-3,729; Vacant-260; Detached units-4,585; Attached units-3,699; Other-89.

Households with children under 18 yrs old: Married couple family-2,209; Single parent or nonfamily-765.

Median Contract Rent-$619

Median Value/Owner Occupied-$176,760

The above information is based on the 1990 U.S. Census Tract.

Transportation: Call 233-3004 for bus schedule.
#16 Mission Village, Gramercy, Murray Ridge to Fashion Valley.
#25 Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Villa, Balboa Ave, Ruffin Rd, Aero, Kearny Villa, Health Center, Meadowlark, Starling, Genesee, Linda Vista, Fashion Valley

Parks & Recreation
Serra Mesa Community Park & Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Dr, (858) 573-1408. Meeting rooms, gyms, playgrounds, multi-purpose courts, ballfields. Programs for all ages.
Cabrillo Height Neighborhood Park, 8450 Hurlbut. Ballfields, picnic area, open space.
Murray Ridge Park, Encino & Murray Ridge. Tennis & basketball courts, playground exercise stations, wlaking paths, horseshoes, picnic areas.
Juarez Park, Melourne next to Juarez School. Ballfields, playground.
Fletcher Park on Bobolink next to Fletcher School. Ballfiends, playground, picnic area.

Services
Serra Mesa Community Connection - 9222 Gramercy Drive, (858) 565-2473
Serra Mesa Library - 3440 Sandrock Road, (858) 573-1396
Qualcomm Stadium - Mission Village Dr. & Friars Road,(619) 641-3101
San Diego City Police Department, Eastern Division - 9225 Aero Drive,(858) 495-7900
Montgomery Airfield - Aero Drive & Sandrock Road, (858) 573-1436
San Diego City Fire Department - Kearny Villa Road
U.S. Post Office - 3223 Greyling Drive, (800) 275-8777
10+ churches
Local Medical & Dental offices
Hospitals located off of Health Center Road

Community Organizations
AYSO
Boy Scouts
Friends of Ruffin Canyon
Friends of the Serra Mesa Library
Girl Scouts
School PTAs
Serra Mesa Citizens Patrol
Serra Mesa Community Council
Serra Mesa Enhancement Committee
Serra Mesa Planning Group
Serra Mesa Recreation Council

About our association

Serra Mesa Community Council Information

Serra Mesa Community Council

Our goal is to make Serra Mesa a wonderful place to live, work and play. "Neighborly people and friendly businesses working together."

- Sponsors the annual I Love A Clean Serra Mesa event, which provides dumpsters for free trash disposal.
- Publishes a bimonthly newsletter, the Serra Mesa Observer, recognized for its quality and informative articles specific to Serra Mesa.
- Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Drive, at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to everyone. Learn about upcoming events, issues affecting your neighborhood, meet with your government representatives, police, and neighbors to help resolve community issues.
- Subscribe to the Observer for a nominal fee. For information call 858-565-2473, or write SMCC, P.O. Box 23315, San Diego, CA 92193.