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National City, CA

Name: National City, CA
Rating: 4.0

Population: 60,349

Key findings

National City has a Livability Score of 62_/100, which is considered below average
National City crime rates are 7% higher than the California average
Cost of living in National City is 9% lower than the California average
National City real estate prices are 22% lower than the California average
Rental prices in National City are 20% lower than the California average

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What do the locals think about National City?

33%Family friendly 33%Public transit is accessible 67%Walkable to grocery stores 33%Yards are well-kept 33%Lots of parks 67%Walkable to restaurants 67%Friendly neighbors 67%Safe at night 33%Pet friendly 33%Streets have sidewalks 33%A quiet area 67%Sense of community

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National City Demographics

Population60,349 Median Age32.5 Have Kids (under 18)49%

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Top Rated Schools in National City

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
John A. Otis Elementary School	KG - 6	469	n/a
Beacon Classical Academy National City	M - M	n/a	n/a
Elementary School	KG - 6	472	n/a
National School District Preschool	M - M	n/a	n/a
Ira Harbison	KG - 6	550	n/a
Palmer Way	KG - 6	554	n/a
Lincoln Acres	KG - 6	553	n/a
Olivewood	KG - 6	623	n/a

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National City - San Diego's Twin

Attractions7/10

Community9/10

Nightlife8/10

Dining8/10

Shopping8/10

National City, California is a town that is strikingly close to the much larger city of San Diego. When I got a job in the San Diego area, I decided to move into National City because of how dramatically smaller it was than the neighboring cosmopolitan area for how close it was.

National City California has a population of about 55,000 and is a city that feels the effects of San Diego every day. However, despite this, it has maintained the smaller city feel, at least since I moved there several years ago. The conveniences of a the large urban area are numberless.
For the younger crowd living in National City, California means access to some of the most fun clubs and bars in the state. The cab ride at night is quick and cheap and will drop you off right in the center of San Diego where all of the action is usually happening. Another advantage of National City is the shopping. You have the choice of getting all of your shopping done right with National City city limits, or making a quick trip to the larger number of stores and shops found in San Diego.

Another great thing about National City is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Especially during the summer weekends, family after family flocks to the gorgeous beaches all up and down the coast. National City has streets that are generally empty except during these weekends when everyone seems to be moving the same direction.

On that note, National City is a place in Southern California experiencing all of the great climate. It never gets below 40 degrees (in the coldest months of the year) and the springs and falls are some of the most enjoyable in the entire state. For those who do love the winter sports however, the drive the more mountainous parts of the state is never too far from National City.

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Source: The National City, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).