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CA area data

San diego, CA

Aggregated across 38 ZIP codes in San diego.

Population: 1,329,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San diego, CA is $1.07M — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $956,375 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,052/month. 283 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.07M

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.07M
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.11M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$956,375
Median list price
$1.00M
Median price per sqft
$646
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
3,214
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
1,061

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,052/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,644/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,841/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,468/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,599/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
283
Elementary schools
174
Middle schools
40
High schools
49
Charter schools
49
School districts serving the area
Urban Discovery Academy Charter District, King-Chavez Community High District, e3 Civic High District
Schools include
Urban Discovery Academy Charter, King-Chavez Community High, e3 Civic High, Garfield High, Washington Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A10
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.1°F
Average high
72.2°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.6 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)
68
Days with Good air quality
58
Days with Moderate air quality
261
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
152

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
39
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
647
Nearest airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
31
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
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
1,288,281
Average weekly wage
$1,504
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,327

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

How it compares

San diegoState medianUS median
Median home value$1.07M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$956,375$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,052/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in San diego, CA?
$1.07M.
What is the median sale price in San diego, CA?
$956,375.
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: $3,052/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San diego, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is San diego, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A10; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
283 schools (174 elementary, 40 middle, 49 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 68. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San diego, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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