A census-designated place in San Diego, California, Spring Valley has a total area of 7.4 miles, including 7.2 miles of land and 0.2 miles of water. Sometimes, "Spring Valley" refers to more land than the CDP; it can include the wider area, which consists of Spring Valley CDP, La Presa and some of Casa de Oro. This wider area is also often referred to as the "Greater Spring Valley" section, which has approximately 100,000 inhabitants. Today, Spring Valley is in the 38th senate district, 53rd congressional district and 71st assembly district. Historically, Spring Valley was named after the season's impact on the valley.
History
Before the Spanish conquerors entered California, the area of Spring Valley belonged to the Kumeyaay people. When this indigenous group had control over the land, they referred to it as "Meti" or "Neti." Then, in the early 1860s, Judge Augustus S. Ensworth of San Diego claimed the ranch that was a part of what is today Spring Valley. He also built a house and later sold it to Rufus King Porter. After Porter, historian Hubert Howe Bancroft purchased the land, and today it is one of the most treasured locations in Spring Valley. The house is also a National Historic Landmark. For those under 18, Spring Valley has elementary schools and middle schools that are governed under the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, while the Grossmont Union High School District provides our public high school education.
Demographics
Spring Valley has a population of 28, 205 with a population density of 3,825 per square mile, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The median age is 35. Additionally, Spring Valley has more women than men for every 100 women there are 96 men. Specifically, for every 100 women (that are 18 years old and older) there are 91 men. Spring Valley is also an area more dominated by homeowners as 64% of housing units are occupied by owners.
Local Notoriety
Spring Valley is the home of many famous athletes and actors. Football players including Reggie Bush, Khalif Barnes, Robert Griffith, Ogemdi Nwagbuo, Doug Wilkerson and Michael Wiley, baseball player Brooks Conrad and actors Nick Cannon and David Humphrey all hail from Spring Valley, San Diego, CA. These notable former residents have brought positive recognition to the area, allowing more tourists to take an interest in visiting.
Youth Activities and Recreation
For tourists traveling with small children or for those families who are new to the area, there are many fun, interactive activities for youth. For example, many enjoy participating in the Rolling Hills Boarding Stables if they enjoy riding horses. This location also has a great ranch with plenty of space and a long trail course. Even on a short ride, visitors can have a beautiful view of the mountains along the outskirts. Another great recreation opportunity for children is the SEACAMP San Diego, which is a marine science camp that includes learning, snorkeling, boogie boarding, and other fun activities. In addition to these opportunities, residents of Spring Valley enjoy the local movie theater and a wide range of restaurants, bars, wine tastings, and art shows.
If this is the first time that you're visiting the area, you may also be a stranger to our local businesses. Additionally, we also have stellar businesses that offer excellent services to our residents. For example, Lawn Love offers high-quality lawn services in the area. If you ever move to the Spring Valley, remember to contact them for affordable and professional lawn care services for your new residence.
