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San Diego, California · ZIP 92120

San Diego — ZIP 92120

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San Diego (92120) scores 69/100 — Fair for San Diego. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.05M.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency65%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$1.05M
Median rent$2,739/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.05M

Median Rent

$2,739/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

50,174

Violent Crime

10,508

Property Crime

39,666

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Diego County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Dailard ElementaryKG–05567
75%
78%
Marvin ElementaryKG–05543
72%
79%
Hearst ElementaryKG–05527
69%
74%
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego06–08464
50%
63%
Lewis Middle06–081,013
49%
60%
Henry High09–122,485
46%
66%
Foster ElementaryKG–05518
22%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,797

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

37 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92120 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92120 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92120 is approximately $1.05M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92120 in San Diego has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.