University City, San Diego, CA Area Guide

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University City Area Facts

  • University City has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University City crime rates are 17% lower than the San Diego average
  • Cost of living in University City is 4% higher than the San Diego average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rose Canyon Open Space
      Montrose Park
      Nobel Athletic Area
      Rose Canyon Open Space
      Doyle Community Park
      Rose Canyon Open Space
      Standley Park
      University Village Park

      Entertainment

      ArcLight Cinemas
      AMC Theatres La Jolla
      Epstein Family Amphitheater
      Canyonview Aquatic Center
      Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
      La Jolla Playhouse
      Mandell Weiss Theatre
      Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Mochinut
      Which Wich?
      Vitality Bowls
      Nobel Pizzeria
      Rubio's Baja Grill
      Stone Oven
      Sarku Japan Sushi Bar
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University City? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in University City.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University City? The cost of living in University City is 175/100 - which is 26% higher than California.
      University City
      175

      75% more expensive than average

      San Diego
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in University City? University City crime rates are 1,850, which are 35% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,850 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in University City? The median income in University City is $100,582 which is 58% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $100,58282% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,30252% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Crestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
      Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
      Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
      Naval Medical Center San Diego
      UC San Diego Medical Center
      Moores Cancer Center
      UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
      Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Bridget Hanagan, MA
      Clear with periodic clouds Kaiser Permanente San Diego Mission Road
      Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery
      Robert Button, M.D.
      Sidney H. Levine, M.D.
      Paul C. Murphy, M.D.
      Student Health Services
      Ratner Children's Eye Center

      B- Housing

      What are University City home prices? University City home prices are $651,046 - which is 59% higher than California
      Median home value
      $651,046252% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,271139% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does University City have good schools? The University City graduation rate is 97% - which is 22% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      31% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is University City a good place to live? University City has an overall rating of 79% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      5 total surveys

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