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Kearny Mesa
  • Neighborhood in San Diego, CA
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Neighborhood

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

Kearny Mesa is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 8,067. Kearny Mesa is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Kearny Mesa offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kearny Mesa there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kearny Mesa and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kearny Mesa are above average.

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About Kearny Mesa...
Population
8,067

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$640,628
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,534
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    118.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    73
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,304
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,851.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$106,841
National
$69,021
Families with Children
20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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