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San Diego, CA — ZIP 92115

Population: 66,264 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 92115 (San Diego, CA) is $853,709 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $843,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,452/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$853,709

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$853,709
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$869,020
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$843,000
Median list price
$849,900
Median price per sqft
$586
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
101
For-sale inventory
145
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
118
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,452/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,192/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,335/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,526/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Iftin Charter District, City Heights Preparatory Charter District, Harriet Tubman Village Charter District
Schools include
Iftin Charter, City Heights Preparatory Charter, Harriet Tubman Village Charter, Darnall Charter, Language Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
268
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
267
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
158,050
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
160,199

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
54.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,363
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,378
Average weekly wage
$1,611
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,707

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 92115State medianUS median
Typical home value$853,709$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$843,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,452/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,363$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 92115?
$853,709.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92115?
$843,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92115?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92115?
Typical rent: $2,452/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92115?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is ZIP 92115 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 92115. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92115?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92115?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92115?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92115?
12 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 92115 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92115?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92115?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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