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Population: 1,255,742
The City of San Diego is the largest city in San Diego County,
containing roughly half of the County's total population.
With its current population of 1,255,742, the City of San
Diego is the second largest city in the state. It is the region's
economic hub, with well over half of the region's jobs and
nearly three-quarters of the region's large employers. Thirteen
of the region's 20 major colleges and universities are in
the City of San Diego, as are six of the region's major retail
centers. The City's visitor attractions are world-class and
include Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea
World, Cabrillo National Monument and Old Town State Historic
Park. The City of San Diego spans approximately 40 miles from
its northern tip to the southern border. Including the shoreline
around the bays and lagoons, the City of San Diego borders
a majority of the region's shoreline, encompassing 93 of the
region's 182 shoreline miles.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$705,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$425,000 |
La Jolla, or "the jewel" in Spanish, is one of
the most affluent communities in San Diego County. This well-established
residential community has a downtown retail district comprised
of fashionable boutiques, restaurants, corporate offices and
finance centers. Its beautiful homes are built into the hillside
overlooking the ocean. The University of California, San Diego
(UCSD) campus is located in La Jolla and is the focal point
for many of the region's renowned research institutions. Located
just east of Interstate 5 is the commercially bustling epicenter
of University Towne Center.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$1,388,500 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$352,000 |
University City, which borders La Jolla, is a thriving commercial
development area with several office complexes, hotels and
financial centers. The mainly condominium community has developed
into a strong residential support area for the University
of California, San Diego professors, scientists and graduate
students. The University Towne Center (UTC), a regional shopping
mall, is located here for the convenience of both La Jolla
and University City residents.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$565,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$345,000 |
Mira Mesa is comprised of dense tract housing built primarily
for young first time buyers. Regional shopping is located
in this community at Mira Mesa Mall. There is a significant
military presence in this rapidly growing, multi-ethnic community.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$360,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$252,000 |
These communities are among the oldest in the city. There
are many well-established neighborhoods with fine Victorian
homes as well as large, Spanish style homes catering to the
numerous professionals who live in this area. Many rental
houses and condominiums are also available.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$350,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$197,000 |
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| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$630,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$365,000 |
These beach communities tend to have older residential neighborhoods
that consist of rental beach housing, condominiums and single-family
houses. These communities are popular with young professionals
and students due to their flat beaches and wide boardwalk
areas for running, bicycling and roller blading.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$609,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$320,000 |
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| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$565,500 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$405,000 |
Otay Mesa is an industrial community bordering the east side
of Tijuana with a vast amount of industrial space available
at some of the most competitive lease rates in the region.
Otay Mesa also has an enterprise zone, foreign trade zone,
and recycling market development zone within its boundaries.
Rancho Bernardo is a master planned community. It is a well-kept
area with separate sections of housing for families, executives
and retirees. There are plenty of retail and support services
for Rancho Bernardo residents. In addition, Rancho Bernardo
has a wide range of industrial zoned development.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$465,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$280,000 |
Scripps Ranch is a popular bedroom community for young professional
families. The tracts of contemporary style homes are extremely
well developed with groves of fully-grown eucalyptus trees
surrounding the area. Several shopping centers are also located
in this area.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$550,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$315,000 |
Tierrasanta is a bedroom community situated on a mesa. Residents
of the northern part of this community enjoy lush landscaped
developments with an abundance of greenbelts. In the southern
portion of the community is the Murphy Canyon Naval housing.
This was once the largest American Naval Housing Facility
in the world.
| Median Home Price (March 2003) |
$495,000 |
| Median Condominium Price (March 2003) |
$336,000 |
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