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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Eleanor Martinez

What National City does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -National City sits at 589.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,960 people. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city...

7 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Ellie Brooks

Biggest downsides of living in National City?

OK so I'm retired and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,960 people. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is de...

2 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Michael

Best coffee shops in National City?

Hey, Military spouse here. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Lillian R.

Quick question about National City

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in ne...

22 replies 14 upvotes qa
Victoria Ward

Best coffee shops in National City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $64,248 in National City. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather ta...

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William M.

Day-to-day life in National City, CA

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -National City sits at 589.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Tha...

1 replies 1 upvotes living
Leo Adams

Cost of living reality check -National City

Hello, Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $64,248 in National City. The median home value here is around $580,900, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a l...

14 replies 10 upvotes housing
Jordan

Relocating to National City, CA -pros and cons?

Hey, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Robert Nelson

Grocery stores in National City -recommendations?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Household incomes average around $64,248 in National City. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor area...

2 replies 5 upvotes qa
ruby_heart

Working remotely from National City

Alright, I've been here for 7 years and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you k...

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Victoria Ward

Job hunting in National City -tips?

Random thought, I'm originally from San Francisco and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense o...

23 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Claire

Worst things about National City nobody talks about

We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fa...

6 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Michael

Co-working spaces in National City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very...

3 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Naomi R.

Best coffee shops in National City?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $580,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense...

2 replies 2 upvotes qa
Isla C.

Thinking about relocating to National City from Omaha

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

7 replies 19 upvotes moving
Ellie Brooks

Best kept secrets of National City, CA

Hello, I'm a 35-year-old marketing manager and Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. Median household income is $64,248, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,960 people. The parks and outdoor area...

22 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Michael

Biggest downsides of living in National City?

Just moved here 4 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 55,960 people. The median home value here is around $580,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot o...

2 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Naomi R.

Is National City worth it salary-wise?

Hey, Military spouse here. With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

27 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Isla C.

National City in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $64,248 in National City. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Leo Adams

Quick question about National City

First post here. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $64,248 in National City. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system va...

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Grayson

Considering National City vs Baltimore -help me decide

OK so Just moved here 17 months ago and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lillian R.

Anyone else love living in National City?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent here. With a population of 55,960, National City is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? TIA! The suburbs are where most...

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Alexa Taylor

Best restaurants in National City?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from New York and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -National City sits at 589.1 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It'...

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William M.

Honest thoughts on life in National City

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Eleanor Martinez

Working remotely from National City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

28 replies 13 upvotes jobs
ruby_heart

Best hidden gems in National City

So, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Median household income is $64,248, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $580,900 on average. Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,619 for rent ...

0 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Leo W.

Housing in National City compared to Denver

Alright, Rent is about $1,619/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development.

8 replies 0 upvotes housing
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