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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  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-
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Population
1,374,812

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$488,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,427
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%

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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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      235
      283
    • Murder
      4
      6
    • Rape
      40
      41
    • Robbery
      98
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      336
      500
    • Theft
      1,276
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      413
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $68,117
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

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    San Diego is one of those cities that will always feel like home at the end of the day. If you tour downtown you have the opportunity to feel like you are on a vacation! You can explore Coronado, go sailing in the Pacific Ocean, and eat ice cream along the streets that are lit up with gorgeous lights. Pacific Beach is crowded with college aged california surfers and people looking for a good time. There are so many fun activities you will never be bored here! If nothing at all you will leave with a gorgeous sun tan.
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    There are one million residents. So, there is everything you could want in a city, from Costcos, to museums, good and fine restaurants, nightclubs, breweries, gangs, and hairy traffic congestion.

    The weather. When people ask about SD weather I reply that there are only two seasons; day and night. Sure, there are some chilly days and I’ve even seen rain. Those usually only last a couple of days and do not make a SEASON. So if you want to move there sell your down coat, and stock up on short sleeves.
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    Great schools and colleges and Universities. You can get smart in the sun!
    close enough to, but far enough away from Los Angeles.
    A great city to grow up in and good family neighborhoods, but getting a little crowded now, the traffic is getting bad, and the housing costs are super high. The beaches are beautiful up and down the coast and the people that live in San Diego are super friendly. There are a ton of restaurants all over the city, from fast food to fine dining and most have great food. Not a lot of nightlife unless you're downtown. Most of the city closes up pretty early. Beautiful place to visit and live though!