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San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

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About the Area

Living in San Diego

The City of San Diego is the largest city in the county. This page covers most of its neighborhoods, from Downtown, Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter to Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Clairemont and Mira Mesa.

Balboa Park, San Diego Bay and Mission Bay are the big shared spaces. Each neighborhood has its own character, from downtown high-rises to craftsman streets and beach blocks.

Homes
Downtown condos, historic craftsman and Spanish homes in the older neighborhoods, mid-century ranch homes, and beach condos and cottages.
Schools
San Diego Unified serves most of these neighborhoods. A few in the north, such as Rancho Peñasquitos, are in Poway Unified.
Getting around
Interstates 5, 8, 15 and 805 and State Route 163. The trolley serves Downtown, Old Town, Mission Valley and the UC San Diego area.
By ZIP Code

Prices by ZIP

What homes for sale in each San Diego ZIP code are asking right now.

1,802 homes for sale across these ZIP codes. A median needs at least 3 homes.

Public Schools

Schools in San Diego

Public schools with an address in San Diego, and the share of their students who met or exceeded the state standard in reading and math on the 2024-25 state tests. Best results first.

Elementary schools (139)

Show all 139 elementary schools

California average: 49% reading, 37% math.

Middle schools (29)

Show all 29 middle schools

California average: 49% reading, 37% math.

High schools (28)

Show all 28 high schools

California average: 49% reading, 37% math.

K-12 schools (10)

Show all 10 k-12 schools

California average: 49% reading, 37% math.

Source: California Department of Education, 2025-26 school list and 2024-25 CAASPP results. Private schools are not included. Which school serves a specific address depends on the district's attendance boundaries, so check with the district before you buy.

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