San Diego County, California
National City Real Estate and Local Guide
National City is a working-class, majority-Latino city in the South Bay just south of San Diego, known for its historic downtown, waterfront, and long-standing auto row. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know National City best.
About the area
Living in National City, CA
Second-oldest incorporated city in San Diego County, incorporated in 1887.
The housing market
Homes in National City
- About 34% of housing units are owner-occupied, one of the lower ownership rates among South Bay San Diego cities.
- Roughly 41% of homes are detached single-family houses, with the balance in apartments, condos, and other multi-unit buildings.
- The median home value is about $580,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes National City home
National City Depot
1882 Santa Fe railway terminus and the county's oldest railroad structure, California Historical Landmark No. 1023
Brick Row (Heritage Square)
Row of 1887 Victorian houses built by Frank Kimball, on the National Register of Historic Places
Mile of Cars
National City Boulevard auto row recognized as one of the world's first auto malls
Kimball Park
Roughly 32-acre central park with ball fields, the city's skate park, and an amphitheater
Pepper Park
Waterfront park on the Sweetwater Channel with a fishing pier and public boat launch
Neighborhoods
National City areas to know
Old Town
Historic core roughly bordered by 8th and 24th Streets and National City Boulevard
Lincoln Acres
Unincorporated county pocket lying within the city's boundaries
Las Palmas
East-side neighborhood around Las Palmas Park and the municipal pool
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.