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San Diego

Normal Heights

#32 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Diego
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 23 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
Normal Heights is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 15,662. Normal Heights is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Normal Heights offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Normal Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Normal Heights and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Normal Heights are above average.
About Normal Heights...
Population
15,662
Neighborhood in
San Diego
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$480,105
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,366
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    68%
  • Own
    32%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    38.2
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    50.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    381.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    591.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$62,091
National
$55,322
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    13%
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Normal Heights Reviews

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I love the environment in Normal Heights. We have great access to food, shops, and entertainment. The neighborhood is incredibly charming and has an interesting history. I would like to see the sidewalks fixed and regulations on changes made to existing homes.
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Normal Heights is a lovely community that is only a 12 minute drive from Downtown San Diego. It is conveniently positioned between the 805 and 15 freeways which makes your commute to work fairly painless, no matter the direction your are heading. There are also a variety of restaurants, bars and shops that are all located on the main Adams Avenue strip. Because of everything being so centrally located, you can limit the use of your vehicle and walk everywhere you need to go. I highly recommend Normal Heights to anyone that is new to San Diego, or has lived here all their lives.
Great neighborhood, lots of activities to be found for families, young adults, and couples. Centrally located in San Diego, close to everything!
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