San Diego, One of "America’s Most Livable Cities"
When you take into account the perfect location on the Pacific Ocean and its glorious weather, it’s no wonder San Diego is voted one of "America’s Most Livable Cities." Miles of beaches, great marine life, and proximity to Mexico are just some of the attributes to be found by those interested in buying San Diego real estate. San Diego is also considered to be one of the safest cities in California adding to its appeal for residents and newcomers alike.
San Diego Fast Facts
- Population: 1,296,940
- Median Household Income: $53,209
- Median Home Value: $498,000
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- San Diego is in the Pacific Standard Time zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for San Diego workers is 23 minutes. Ground transportation is available via public bus, trains and trolleys as well as Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the San Diego International Airport.
San Diego Employment
San Diego is a big center for the biotechnology industry and some of the companies headquartered here include The Scripps Research Institute, Diversa, Peregrine Systems, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Semantic Research, Websense General Atomics, Titan Corporation, Maxwell Technologies, Mail Boxes Etc., ProFlowers and Nissan Design America.
San Diego School Districts
Students in San Diego are served by 262 public schools in nine school districts as well as 71 private schools. San Diego is also home to 24 colleges and universities in the area.
San Diego Attractions
- Birch Aquarium,
- San Diego Zoo
- SeaWorld San Diego
- San Diego Wild Animal Park
- Wave Waterpark
- Seaport Village
- San Diego Maritime Museum
- Old Town San Diego
- Point Loma Lighthouse
- San Diego Parks and recreations
- Balboa Park
- Border Field State Park
- Fattractionnn Springs County Park
- Mission Bay Park
- Silver Strand State Beach
- Torrey Pines State Beach
- San Diego Chargers
- San Diego Padres
San Diego Parks and Recreation
- Birch Aquarium,
- San Diego Zoo
- SeaWorld San Diego
- San Diego Wild Animal Park
- Wave Waterpark
- Seaport Village
- San Diego Maritime Museum
- Old Town San Diego
- Point Loma Lighthouse
- San Diego Parks and recreations
- Balboa Park
- Border Field State Park
- Fattractionnn Springs County Park
- Mission Bay Park
- Silver Strand State Beach
- Torrey Pines State Beach
- San Diego Chargers
- San Diego Padres