Central · Neighborhood / grouped submarkets · SAN DIEGO COUNTY

University City / UTC

University, medical and research access with a large rental market

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

University City Neighborhood of San Diego, CA Housing Market - Prices, Rent Trends & Local Insights | realtor.com®

Median sold: $1,077,500
Median listing: $748,000
Asking rent / month: $3,290

August 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

Condos, apartments, townhomes and detached houses south of Rose Canyon

Rental options

Condos, apartments, townhomes and detached houses south of Rose Canyon; 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

UTC shopping/transit core walkable; south UC more car dependent

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Nearby employment: UC San Diego, UC San Diego Health, Salk Institute, Scripps Research and Torrey Pines life-science employers. Campuses span several neighborhoods.

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

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Rose Canyon; Standley Park; Westfield UTC; trolley; ice skating.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Standley Aquatic Center; municipal access Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

San Diego Unified. Elementary through high school; use the district address finder. Magnet, charter and choice enrollment have separate rules.

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
Curie Elementary	See official record	San Diego Unified (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Standley Middle	See official record	San Diego Unified (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
University City High	See official record	See official record	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 UTC / University City. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.