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San Diego, CA

Aggregated across 38 ZIP codes in San Diego.

Population: 1,329,703 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in San Diego, CA is $1.06M — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.05M after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,036/month. 285 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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$1.06M

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$1.10M
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
$1.05M
Median list price
$1.01M
Median price per sqft
$692
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2,517
For-sale inventory
3,236
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
2,375
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
1,005

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,036/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
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
285
Elementary schools
178
Middle schools
40
High schools
52
Charter schools
48
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Urban Discovery Academy Charter District, San Diego Virtual District, King-Chavez Community High District
Schools include
Urban Discovery Academy Charter, San Diego Virtual, King-Chavez Community High, e3 Civic High, Garfield High

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 (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
794
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
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (23.7 mi)
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
63.4°F
Average high
71.2°F
Average low
55.6°F
Annual precipitation
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°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
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-22,937
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
134,806
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
119,558

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (3 mi)
National parks include
Cabrillo National Monument, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
20
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)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
403
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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
1979
Housing built before 1970
33.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,993
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

San DiegoState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.06M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.05M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,036/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,993$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 San Diego, CA?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in San Diego, CA?
$1.05M.
How long do homes take to sell in San Diego, CA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in San Diego, CA?
Typical rent: $3,036/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San Diego, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is San Diego, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 794 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 San Diego, CA?
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 San Diego, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San Diego, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San Diego, CA?
285 schools (178 elementary, 40 middle, 52 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is San Diego, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San Diego, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San Diego, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in San Diego

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