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Best Neighborhoods in San Diego, CA

20 neighborhoods analyzed and ranked by safety, schools, housing value, walkability, and lifestyle.

20

Neighborhoods

84

Avg Score

$544,586

Median Home

$2,177

Avg Rent

San Diego Neighborhood Rankings

All 20 neighborhoods ranked by overall score

San Diego Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Median: $694,650 Rent: $2,778/mo Best for: Executives

San Diego Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

Median: $723,138 Rent: $2,892/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Royal San Diego

Suburban · Luxury

Median: $568,393 Rent: $2,273/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Estates

Suburban · Exclusive

Median: $506,222 Rent: $2,024/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

San Diego Ranch

Suburban · Spacious

Median: $482,417 Rent: $1,929/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Village

Median: $403,444 Rent: $1,613/mo Best for: Millennials

San Diego Park

Residential · Family-Friendly

Median: $541,791 Rent: $2,167/mo Best for: Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy

Median: $540,975 Rent: $2,163/mo Best for: Young Professionals

San Diego Grove

Residential · Charming

Median: $529,341 Rent: $2,117/mo Best for: Professionals

West San Diego

Residential · Gentrifying

Median: $580,166 Rent: $2,320/mo Best for: Young Families

San Diego Gardens

Residential · Established

Median: $558,415 Rent: $2,233/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Meadows

Suburban · Quiet

Median: $463,516 Rent: $1,854/mo Best for: Retirees

Midtown

Median: $466,581 Rent: $1,866/mo Best for: Professionals

North San Diego

Residential · Suburban

Median: $595,157 Rent: $2,380/mo Best for: Commuters

East San Diego

Mixed · Diverse

Median: $554,906 Rent: $2,219/mo Best for: Families

Arts District

Cultural · Creative

Median: $504,867 Rent: $2,019/mo Best for: Artists

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant

Median: $511,131 Rent: $2,044/mo Best for: Young Professionals

South San Diego

Mixed · Diverse

Median: $494,570 Rent: $1,978/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming

Median: $582,167 Rent: $2,328/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging

Median: $589,892 Rent: $2,359/mo Best for: Investors