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San Diego
  • City in California
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San Diego

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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    San Diego is a city in California with a population of 1,385,398. San Diego is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Diego offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In San Diego there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Diego and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in San Diego are highly rated.
    About San Diego...
    Population
    1,385,398
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $664,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,885
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      268.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      229
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,157.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      344.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in San Diego

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,457
    National
    $69,021
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