San Diego’s neighborhoods range from hipster hangouts and posh places to college student hubs and impoverished areas.
10 Worst Neighborhoods In San Diego 2023: Beyond the Sunshine (Photo: Google)
A Data-Driven Exploration of the Finest and Most Challenged Districts
San Diego has several districts for different tastes and lifestyles. The city’s robust economy and plentiful leisure opportunities make it one of the finest places to live, although not all districts are prosperous.
The article uses scientific data to rank San Diego’s finest and worst neighborhoods, conceding that not all may be great, but Del Mar Heights is remarkable.
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10 TOUGHEST NEIGHBORHOODS
1. San Ysidro
– Population: 28,456
– Median Home Value: $252,665
– Median Income: $46,562
– Economic challenges with a high unemployment rate of 9.2% and affordability concerns.
2. Palm City
– Population: 7,132
– Median Home Value: $216,300
– Median Income: $56,621
– Scenic but faces hurdles with an 8.1% unemployment rate and strained affordability.
3. Memorial
– Population: 14,637
– Median Home Value: $299,864
– Median Income: $30,176
– Proximity to downtown but struggles economically with a 10% unemployment rate.
4. Oak Park
– Population: 9,873
– Median Home Value: $244,475
– Median Income: $50,064
– Challenges in the job market with a 6.1% unemployment rate.
5. Mount Hope
– Population: 8,997
– Median Home Value: $288,200
– Median Income: $37,060
– Named after a cemetery, faces economic difficulties with an 8.0% unemployment rate.
6. Midtown District
– Population: 10,962
– Median Home Value: $274,430
– Median Income: $53,556
– Boasts a robust economy with a low 3.2% unemployment rate but faces real estate challenges.
7. Mission Valley
– Population: 7,490
– Median Home Value: $279,720
– Median Income: $74,473
– Flourishing retail economy but affordability concerns with a high median home value.
8. Mountain View
– Population: 12,582
– Median Home Value: $198,900
– Median Income: $30,582
– Offers amenities but faces economic challenges with a 10.6% unemployment rate.
9. Kearny Mesa
– Population: 3,664
– Median Home Value: $328,900
– Median Income: $79,000
– Diverse cultural landscape but high cost of living with a median home value over $300,000.
10. East Village
– Population: 13,053
– Median Home Value: $370,033
– Median Income: $59,134
– Prime location and strong economy but faces affordability issues with high home prices.
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