SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The quality of life in the San Diego area makes it an attractive destination for those looking to settle down and find a home. Niche, a ranking and review website, conducted a study of nearly 100 of the best places to raise a family in the San Diego area. The company used a number of factors to determine the ranking such as the quality of local schools, safety, affordability and access to family amenities. Carmel Valley, a neighborhood with a population of 33,422, topped the list at the No. 1 spot with an overall grade of an A+. Categories like public schools, good for families, weather, health & fitness, diversity and outdoor activities all either received A+, A- or A grades. These public high schools are the best in San Diego: U.S. News and World Report Here are the other neighborhoods to make the list: No. 2: Pacific Highlands Ranch No. 3: Solana Beach No. 4: Torrey Hills No. 5: Del Mar Mesa No. 6: Black Mountain Ranch No. 7: Rancho Peñasquitos No. 8: Sabre Srpings No. 9: Encinitas No. 10: Rancho Santa Fe No. 11: Del Mar No. 12: Fairbanks Ranch No. 13: Carmel Mountain Ranch No. 14: Coronado No. 15: Carlsbad No. 16: Torrey Pines No. 17: Rancho Bernardo No. 18: Via de la Valle No. 19: Torrey Highlands No. 20: Miramar Ranch North No. 21: Rancho Encantada No. 22: University City No. 23: Scripps Miramar Ranch No. 24: La Jolla No. 25: Poway