University City South, San Diego
Is University City South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in San Diego, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Median Home Price
$1,984,733
Average Rent
$4,202
Vacancy Rate
3.3%
University City South Overview
University City South is a suburban neighborhood in San Diego with a median home price of $1,984,733, more expensive than 90.9% of California neighborhoods. The average rent is $4,202, higher than 75.6% of the state.
Vacancy rates are low at 3.3%, and the neighborhood has a notably high work-from-home rate, with 37.4% of residents avoiding commutes altogether.
SuburbanHigh Work-From-HomeDiverse
Quick Facts
| Work From Home Rate | 37.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
University City South has a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1940 and 1999. Housing is a mix of owner and renter occupied with low vacancy.
| Housing Age (1970-1999) | Majority |
|---|---|
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed |
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is low, indicating strong demand.
Both owners and renters live here, offering varied housing options.
Families & Lifestyle
University City South is a retiree-friendly neighborhood with a high proportion of sales and service workers and a strong work-from-home presence.
Retiree Friendly — More retiree-friendly than 96.5% of California neighborhoods.
Strong Sales & Service Workforce — Sales and service jobs are a major employment sector here.
| Work From Home Rate | 37.4% |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Employment | 37.7% |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Employment | 53.5% |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Employment | 37.7% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| Income Level | Upper-middle income |
| Foreign Born | 16.8% |
| Russian Speakers | 2.4% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (14.1%)","German (12.1%)","English (9.6%)","Italian (8.7%)","Mexican (8.3%)"] |
Commute
Most residents commute 15 to 30 minutes, with a majority driving alone to work. A significant share works from home.
University City South offers short commutes and a very high work-from-home rate, supporting a flexible lifestyle.
High Work From Home — 37.4% of residents work from home, well above average.
Short Commutes — Nearly half commute 15-30 minutes.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 55.0% |
| Work From Home Rate | 37.4% |
Homes for sale near 92122
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$1,250,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,721 sqft
4050 Porte De Palmas Unit 26
San Diego, CA, 92161
$499,000
1 bd | 1 ba | 600 sqft
8889 Caminito Plaza Centro #7225
San Diego, CA, 92122
$1,235,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,400 sqft
4165 Porte De Merano Unit 152
San Diego, CA, 92122
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in University City South?
The median home price is $1,984,733, higher than 90.9% of California neighborhoods.
What is the work-from-home rate?
37.4%, higher than 98.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What types of housing are common?
Small to medium single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1940 and 1999.