San Diego
- City in California
City
San Diego
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 1,094 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
$664,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,885
National
$1,163Area 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 5 625 reviews
- grade A+
Torrey Pines High School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 480 reviews
- grade A+
Westview High School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 696 reviews
- grade A+
Del Norte High School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 427 reviews
- grade A+
Coronado High School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 260 reviews
Top Private Schools Near San Diego
- grade A+
The Bishop's School
- Rating 4.47 out of 5 88 reviews
- grade A+
Francis Parker School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A+
La Jolla Country Day School
- Rating 4.28 out of 5 158 reviews
- grade A+
The Cambridge School
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 41 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
- Assault268.8national 282.7
- Murder4.4national 6.1
- Rape30.9national 40.7
- Robbery72.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary229national 500.1
- Theft1,157.1national 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
$89,457
National
$69,021Similar Places
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San Diego Reviews
Rating 4.52 out of 5 1,094 reviews
Incredibly beautiful city. SO many amazing world-class beaches, and a TON of stuff to do outdoors, whether surfing, skating, hiking, skydiving, or even snowboarding, San Diego literally has it all. People are surprisingly laid-back and friendly, too. The culture is centered around happy, relaxed, California living. The food is incredible, and there are tons of affordable, delicious eateries spread out around the county and city. Living here is expensive, though not as expensive as Los Angeles and not NEARLY as expensive as New York. Housing is expensive, whether renting or buying. A four bedroom family home in the city usually goes for around $1M, although neighboring cities in the county are generally a lot cheaper. Traffic is pretty bad. Crime is low, and there are a lot of young people in the city so it's a really nice place to raise a family. Very close to Los Angeles, and even closer to Orange County. Diverse, too! Love it here.
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.