San Diego County, California
San Diego Real Estate and Local Guide
Large coastal California city known for its mild Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, and long association with the U.S. Navy. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know San Diego best.
About the area
Living in San Diego, CA
The second-most populous city in California and the eighth-most populous in the United States.
The housing market
Homes in San Diego
- About 47.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 43.5% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $848,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes San Diego home
Balboa Park
Large urban cultural park with museums and Spanish-Baroque architecture from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition
San Diego Zoo
Internationally known zoo in Balboa Park that grew from animals exhibited at the 1915 exposition
Gaslamp Quarter
Historic downtown district known for Victorian-era buildings, dining, and nightlife
Mission Bay Park
Large aquatic park with beaches, bays, and water recreation along the Pacific coast
Mission Trails Regional Park
One of the largest urban parks in the country, with hiking trails and Cowles Mountain
Neighborhoods
San Diego areas to know
La Jolla
Affluent coastal community known for its cliffs, coves, and beaches
Hillcrest
Central urban neighborhood known as a hub of the city's LGBTQ community
North Park
Walkable neighborhood known for its craft breweries, cafes, and arts scene
Old Town
Site of the first Spanish settlement in California, now a state historic park
Pacific Beach
Coastal neighborhood popular for its boardwalk and surf culture
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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.