San Diego Neighborhood
Is Monroe Ave / Utah St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe1016
Medium511
Low1754
Other10105
218 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape41
Child involved164
Assault23
Other18
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 95-year-old male patient with hematuria is being transported to Kaiser Zion hospital with an estimated arrival time of 10 minutes. Current vital signs include blood pressure 121 over 70, pulse 80, and oxygen saturation 95%. The patient was discharged from Kaiser Zion recently and is now returning. A run number was provided as one zero. | Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid incident appears to involve Medic 2 and Engine 201 near Welch Road in San Diego. | Welch Rd, San Diego, CA 92101 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid was requested for Medic 37 near Bergenard Boulevard and Lister Street in San Diego. | Lister St, San Diego, CA 92110 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 34-year-old man was reportedly assaulted by his roommate and the roommate’s girlfriend at a private residence, including being punched near the left eyebrow and slapped across the cheek. He had a small hematoma by his left eye with mild pain and was transported to UCSD East for evaluation. | Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel from Medic 32 were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Mawana Drive and Hill in San Diego. | Cross St, San Diego, CA 92110 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to provide medical aid at an apartment on 34th Street in San Diego. | 34th St C, San Diego, CA 92102 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 64-year-old female was transported from a private residence to UCSD East after a home health nurse found pieces missing from her intravenous line. The patient was receiving antibiotics for an infection and had no current complaints. Vital signs were stable and no treatment was expected during transport. | Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an apartment near 34th Street in San Diego and later downgraded. | 34th St, San Diego, CA 92102 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a silver or gold Toyota Highlander driving recklessly near Valley Sun Road and Rock Hill Ranch, including brake-checking and swerving on the roadway. The license plate was not obtained. | Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical dispatch called for truck 14 to a location near 32nd Street and Lincoln Avenue. | 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$780,014
Average Rent
$3,251
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Overview
Monroe Ave / Utah St is a densely urban neighborhood in San Diego with a median home price of $780,014.
The neighborhood is dominated by large apartment buildings and has a high population density.
Densely UrbanHigh Population DensityLarge Apartment BuildingsMixed Income
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 52.6% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is mostly large apartment buildings with a high share of small units.
| Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or less) | 92.8% |
|---|---|
| Large Apartment Buildings | 78.2% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.5% |
| Built 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Dominated by large apartment buildings and high population density.
Child poverty rate is significantly higher than most U.S. neighborhoods.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high child poverty rate despite an upper-middle income level.
Upper-middle income suggests economic resources despite high child poverty.
Diverse occupational mix shapes the neighborhood character.
Mixed Income Community — Combines professional workers with significant sales and service employment.
| Child Poverty Rate | 52.6% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Upper-middle income |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Share | 61.3% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Above average |
| Foreign Born | |
| Top Ancestries | ["Mexican (16.0%)","Irish (14.4%)","German (13.0%)","Italian (11.0%)","English (9.6%)"] |
| Top Languages | ["English (79.3%)","Spanish","Polish"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with moderate commute times.
Monroe Ave / Utah St offers typical car commutes with manageable travel times.
High Drive Alone Rate — Most residents commute by private car alone.
Short Commutes — Majority spend 15 to 30 minutes commuting.
| Drive Alone Rate | 65.8% |
|---|---|
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing like in Monroe Ave / Utah St?
Mostly large apartment buildings with a high share of small units.
How is the child poverty rate?
At 52.6%, it is higher than 95.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.