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Chula Vista's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Chula Vista.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Chula Vista. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Chula Vista neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Chula Vista hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Chula Vista area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Bella Lago ranks way above the rest.
We examined 20 of Chula Vista's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Chula Vista's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Chula Vista For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Chula Vista for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Village Center looks to be the worst neighborhood in Chula Vista.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Chula Vista that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Chula Vista.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Chula Vista For 2022
Population: 299
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $308,100 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $70,000 (3rd worst)
More on Village Center: Data
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Population: 52,631
Rank Last Year: 1 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $297,479 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $47,892 (worst)
More on Northwest: Data
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Population: 63,194
Rank Last Year: 2 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $230,726 (worst)
Median Income: $48,687 (2nd worst)
More on Southwest: Data
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Population: 1,476
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $416,050 (6th worst)
Median Income: $90,524 (7th worst)
More on Fenton St: Data
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Population: 5,839
Rank Last Year: 3 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $318,760 (4th worst)
Median Income: $85,520 (4th worst)
More on East Lake: Data
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Population: 1,615
Rank Last Year: 8 (Up 2)
Median Home Value: $442,300 (10th worst)
Median Income: $103,993 (14th worst)
More on Eastlake Vistas: Data
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Population: 8,360
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $420,850 (7th worst)
Median Income: $93,074 (10th worst)
More on Rancho Del Rey: Data
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Population: 3,467
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $543,125 (17th worst)
Median Income: $93,274 (11th worst)
More on Terra Nova: Data
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Population: 44,040
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 3)
Median Home Value: $353,100 (5th worst)
Median Income: $89,350 (5th worst)
More on Otay Ranch: Data
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Population: 1,332
Rank Last Year: 9 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $442,300 (10th worst)
Median Income: $103,993 (14th worst)
More on Eastlake Trails: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Chula Vista neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Chula Vista:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Chula Vista, California for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Chula Vista.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Chula Vista to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 20 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Chula Vista
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Chula Vista with Village Center landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Chula Vista aren't all bad. Bella Lago takes the cake as the best place to live in Chula Vista.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Chula Vista For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Center | 299 |
| 2 | Northwest | 52,631 |
| 3 | Southwest | 63,194 |
| 4 | Fenton St | 1,476 |
| 5 | East Lake | 5,839 |
| 6 | Eastlake Vistas | 1,615 |
| 7 | Rancho Del Rey | 8,360 |
| 8 | Terra Nova | 3,467 |
| 9 | Otay Ranch | 44,040 |
| 10 | Eastlake Trails | 1,332 |
| 11 | Sunbow | 8,064 |
| 12 | Amphitheater And Water Park | 2,164 |
| 13 | Lynwood Hills | 5,051 |
| 14 | Rolling Hills Ranch | 2,533 |
| 15 | Yosemite Dr | 416 |
| 16 | Paseo Ranchoero | 5,305 |
| 17 | Estlake Greens | 10,447 |
| 18 | Bonita Long Canyon | 2,819 |
| 19 | Eastlake Woods | 1,986 |
| 20 | Bella Lago | 445 |
