Rancho Penasquitos
City in California, United States
Overview
Rancho Penasquitos is a serene residential community in northern San Diego, known for its open spaces, family-friendly vibe, and excellent schools. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation, parks, and suburban amenities, making it popular with families and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
60,000
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.96°, -117.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$4,150
Local Cost
$3,010
Local Income
$6,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
320 mm
Internet Speed
245 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKX
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.