Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 1.4M, San Diego is a major city. Crime rate is something to consider — San Diego sits at 361.7 per 100K. It's a a major city city with about 1.4M people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Autumn Ward
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much growing but now it's underrated.
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Silas Gutierrez
underrated comment
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Paisley Hill
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 58, moved here 1 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Riverside and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The pet-friendliness situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for singles. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $100K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Nicholas Mendoza
I'm a data analyst and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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lake_ezra55
exactly what I was thinking
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Emmett R.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Korean places. the quality of life is solid.
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Jack Scott
I work in manufacturing here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Definitely worth checking out..
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