California’s second largest city and the United States’ eighth largest, San Diego is home to a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other eclectically charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan and Chula Vista just to name a few.
San Diego is a truly incredible city to inhabit. Whether you are a business professional relocating for work, a family looking for a fun yet safe place to live, or just looking for a change in scenery- you will find San Diego offers something great for everyone.
San Diego offers a diverse selection of lodging options all at an affordable rate. No matter if you are looking for a beautiful town house, an inviting single family home, a cozy apartment, or a luxury condo- in San Diego you will find the very best in lodging options. Currently the median cost of a home in San Diego is $566,700, the median mortgage payment is $1,680, and the median monthly rent is $1,104.
San Diego is also a great city for families. The city has a violent crime index of only four (one is the lowest), an average of 266 days of sunshine each year, and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Not only that but San Diego is home to some of the finest schools in California. In San Diego you will find over 277 preschools, 270 elementary schools, 162 middle schools, 109 high schools, 281 public schools, and 340 private schools- each with top educators and great classes.
If you are looking for work, you are in luck when it comes to employment opportunities. San Diego has an unemployment rate of only 5.9%, as compared the national average of 6.9%. According to the San Diego Trends data, the number of San Diego, California jobs has increased by 13% since April 2010. Currently, the leading industries in San Diego, California are educational services, and health care, and social assistance, professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services, and arts, entertainment, and recreation. As of 2011, the most commonly listed San Diego Jobs are for software engineer jobs, shift supervisor jobs, occupational therapist jobs, Batista jobs, physical therapist jobs, and sales associate jobs. The Median household income for San Diego i $61,498.
But even if you aren’t looking to move to San Diego, Visiting can also be an incredible treat for all ages and personality types.
In San Diego’s East County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains and the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to hike, camp, fish, observe wildlife and much more. In San Diego’s North County, the agricultural community produces quantities of flowers and magnificent produce. Wine growers are also making a mark by growing and harvesting quality grapes that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline not only supports year-round outdoor recreation. The outdoor recreation includes exciting activities such as; surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In the south, it’s a whole different country, Mexico, featuring its own cultural offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.
San Diego is well known for its pleasant climate, 70 miles of beautiful beaches and an incredible array of world-class family attractions. Popular city attractions include the world-famous [San Diego Zoo](http://www.sandiegozoo.org/) and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, [SeaWorld San Diego](http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sandiego) and [LEGOLAND](http://california.legoland.com/) California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
San Diego also features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, gaming, a dynamic downtown district, annual special events and unique holiday offerings, multicultural festivals and celebrations, colorful neighborhoods and communities, a rich military history and so much more.