San Diego
- City in California
City
San Diego
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 1,030 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$629,500
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,770
National
$1,096Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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San Diego Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving San Diego
- grade A+
Canyon Crest Academy
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 602 reviews
- grade A+
Torrey Pines High School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 468 reviews
- grade A+
Westview High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 672 reviews
- grade A+
Del Norte High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 416 reviews
- grade A+
Helix Charter High School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 795 reviews
Top Private Schools Near San Diego
- grade A+
The Bishop's School
- Rating 4.55 out of 5 83 reviews
- grade A+
La Jolla Country Day School
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 150 reviews
- grade A+
Francis Parker School
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 88 reviews
- grade A+
The Cambridge School
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 39 reviews
- grade A+
San Diego Jewish Academy
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 29 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault247.3national 282.7
- Murder3.9national 6.1
- Rape33.7national 40.7
- Robbery84national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary231.2national 500.1
- Theft1,116national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft344.5national 284
Residents
Working in San Diego
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$83,454
National
$64,994Similar Places
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San Diego Reviews
Rating 4.52 out of 5 1,030 reviews
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Since moving here in 2015 right out of high school, I found this magical city that I call home. The perks are endless. There are loads of activities to get into, many of them being outdoors. There is hiking, roller skating, walking the boardwalk at the beach, surfing, kayaking in the open ocean, walking around Balboa Park, going to the zoo, etc. I have felt safe throughout my time living here, and I have made many new friends. It is a small city and coincidentally, I run into the same people often! The commute to virtually any location in San Diego is 15-20 minutes or less! There are many job/career opportunities. I found and molded myself while living in San Diego, and I feel ready to take on what life has to throw at me.
Overall, my time in this city and the state of California has been magical, and I do not plan on leaving anytime soon.
Overall, my time in this city and the state of California has been magical, and I do not plan on leaving anytime soon.
I've lived in San Diego my whole life, and from my experience visiting other cities, no other city can top San Diego. Mainly because San Diego caters to anyone and any personal interest! If you love the city life, downtown would be your hub. If you're more of an outdoors person, San Diego is the perfect place to go to start your day hiking in the moutains or a trail, then go offroading in the desert, and surfing or enjoying the sun and the sand at the beach. San Diego also has so much culture, from its diverse populations, to its mecca for diverse food, and as well as museums and events. There's no other place worth spending your life in, other than San Diego.
After traveling around the US a significant amount, I can say that San Diego is the best city in the nation in my opinion. The simple fact that San Diego Has 4 different microclimates is a plus for me. Your are able to experience a variety of climates and activities all in 1-2 hour distance span. There are endless coffee shops and restaurants to try, as well as rich culture as it is a melting pot with Mexico as a next door border town!
The only change I'd like to see would be a bigger effort by our city to deal with the homeless issue, there has to be a better way to care for them and give them the proper attention and help they need.
The only change I'd like to see would be a bigger effort by our city to deal with the homeless issue, there has to be a better way to care for them and give them the proper attention and help they need.