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
95
Safety95
Schools95
Value87
Walk91
Median: $694,650 Rent: $2,778/mo Best for: Executives

San Diego Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury
94
Safety95
Schools95
Value87
Walk95
Median: $723,138 Rent: $2,892/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Royal San Diego

Suburban · Luxury
89
Safety94
Schools94
Value84
Walk86
Median: $568,393 Rent: $2,273/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Estates

Suburban · Exclusive
88
Safety93
Schools93
Value83
Walk83
Median: $506,222 Rent: $2,024/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

San Diego Ranch

Suburban · Spacious
88
Safety92
Schools93
Value84
Walk90
Median: $482,417 Rent: $1,929/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Village

Mixed · Hip
87
Safety89
Schools90
Value84
Walk91
Median: $403,444 Rent: $1,613/mo Best for: Millennials

San Diego Park

Residential · Family-Friendly
85
Safety88
Schools89
Value83
Walk80
Median: $541,791 Rent: $2,167/mo Best for: Families

The Heights

Urban · Trendy
85
Safety87
Schools87
Value81
Walk83
Median: $540,975 Rent: $2,163/mo Best for: Young Professionals

San Diego Grove

Residential · Charming
85
Safety87
Schools88
Value84
Walk83
Median: $529,341 Rent: $2,117/mo Best for: Professionals

West San Diego

Residential · Gentrifying
84
Safety86
Schools87
Value82
Walk87
Median: $580,166 Rent: $2,320/mo Best for: Young Families

San Diego Gardens

Residential · Established
83
Safety85
Schools86
Value83
Walk81
Median: $558,415 Rent: $2,233/mo Best for: Families

San Diego Meadows

Suburban · Quiet
82
Safety85
Schools84
Value83
Walk81
Median: $463,516 Rent: $1,854/mo Best for: Retirees

Midtown

Urban · Urban
81
Safety81
Schools82
Value80
Walk83
Median: $466,581 Rent: $1,866/mo Best for: Professionals

North San Diego

Residential · Suburban
81
Safety83
Schools84
Value81
Walk79
Median: $595,157 Rent: $2,380/mo Best for: Commuters

East San Diego

Mixed · Diverse
80
Safety81
Schools82
Value81
Walk84
Median: $554,906 Rent: $2,219/mo Best for: Families

Arts District

Cultural · Creative
78
Safety77
Schools78
Value79
Walk82
Median: $504,867 Rent: $2,019/mo Best for: Artists

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant
78
Safety77
Schools78
Value76
Walk75
Median: $511,131 Rent: $2,044/mo Best for: Young Professionals

South San Diego

Mixed · Diverse
76
Safety74
Schools76
Value78
Walk79
Median: $494,570 Rent: $1,978/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming
74
Safety71
Schools72
Value79
Walk78
Median: $582,167 Rent: $2,328/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging
73
Safety70
Schools72
Value77
Walk68
Median: $589,892 Rent: $2,359/mo Best for: Investors

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