University City Southwest Neighborhood

Is University City Southwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe351

Medium127

Low591

Other2883

76 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape17

Child involved57

Assault7

Other5

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, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Bergen Avenue and Lister Street in San Diego.	Bergen St, San Diego, CA 92117	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, a male adult with chronic leg pain and high blood pressure was picked up from the sidewalk near Genesee Avenue in La Jolla and is en route to Scripps La Jolla hospital. The patient has hypertension and a negative stroke scale.	Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a possible medical emergency near Gilman Drive. The caller mentioned notifying UCSD and arriving there in about 8 minutes.	Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported near Mt Bigelow Drive, close to Alamo Drive and Alma Lane. Emergency units were dispatched.	Mt Bigelow Dr, San Diego, CA 92111	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and support units are dispatched for a possible structure-related incident near Beaumont Road in La Jolla.	Beaumont Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person having difficulty breathing near Beaumont Road. Multiple engines, a medic unit, a truck, and a squad responded as part of a structure response.	Beaumont Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near a clinic on Torrey Pines Drive by North Torrey Pines Road.	N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 52 was dispatched to a reported traffic accident near the (number withheld) block of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive by North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.	Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near the (number withheld) block of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive by North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.	Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$2,032,462

Average Rent

$4,798

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

University City Southwest is a suburban neighborhood in San Diego with a median home price of $2,032,462, ranking it among the most expensive in California.

The housing stock includes medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, mostly owner occupied, with a vacancy rate of 6.3%.

SuburbanExecutive ResidentsOwner OccupiedModerate Vacancy

Quick Facts

Executive & Professional Workforce	73.4%

Housing market and real estate character

University City Southwest features a mix of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with most housing owner occupied.

Housing Age (1940-1969)	Many residences
Owner Occupied	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes built mid-20th century with a mix of apartments.

Vacancy rate near national median indicates balanced supply.

Most residents own their homes, supporting neighborhood stability.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood attracts educated executives and urban sophisticates who value a suburban lifestyle.

High owner occupancy supports community stability.

Executive residents shape the neighborhood character.

Executive Lifestyle — Rated a top choice for executives in California.

Urban Sophisticates — Appeals to professionals seeking suburban comfort.

Executive & Professional Share	73.4%
Child Poverty Rate	4.1%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Share	73.4%
Income Rank	Higher than 85.1% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	4.1%
Foreign Born	18.5%
Top Languages	English (72.8%), Spanish, Chinese
Top Ancestries	German (13.9%), Italian (12.7%), Asian (11.9%), Irish (10.7%), English (10.1%)
Notable Ancestries	Swedish (7.9%), Iranian (1.7%)

Commute

Residents typically have moderate commutes and primarily drive alone to work.

University City Southwest offers a suburban commute profile with most residents driving alone and enjoying shorter-than-average travel times.

Efficient Commutes — Majority spend 15-30 minutes commuting, less than typical U.S. times.

Car Dependency — High drive-alone rate reflects suburban layout and car reliance.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	69.5

Homes for sale near 92122

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$3,000,000

4 bd | 4 ba | 2,942 sqft

6031 Dirac St

San Diego, CA, 92122