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National City

Urban South Bay city with port-related jobs, international dining and trolley service

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Profile-area market

National City, CA Housing Market & Rental trends - Home Prices, Rent, Inventory & More in San Diego County | Realtor.com®

Median sold: $736,000
Median listing: $705,000
Asking rent / month: $2,798

September 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

View source & definitions ↗

HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Older detached homes, apartments, condos, duplexes and ADUs

Rental options

Older detached homes, apartments, condos, duplexes and ADUs; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Walkable commercial pockets; industrial edges vary

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Local/nearby employment: Naval Base San Diego, waterfront/port businesses, Paradise Valley Hospital, retail, local government and nearby NASSCO shipbuilding.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Kimball Park; Pepper Park; waterfront; Mile of Cars shopping.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Las Palmas Pool; city aquatics Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

National / Sweetwater Union High. National elementary and Sweetwater secondary districts generally serve the city; verify boundary edges.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
National City Middle	See official record	Sweetwater Union High (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Sweetwater High	9–12	Sweetwater Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS

Places to explore

A short set of dining starting points around National City. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.