Hillcrest real estate offers an eclectic mix of architectural styles, appealing to urban professionals, luxury buyers, and investors seeking high rental demand.
University & 5th Avenue Corridors: The commercial core beneath the iconic neon Hillcrest sign. Features modern luxury condo towers, live-work lofts, and secure mid-rise complexes offering maximum walkability.
Balboa Park Border (South Hillcrest): Highly coveted residential blocks along Upas and Pennsylvania streets featuring historic Craftsman homes, Spanish Colonial revivals, and high-end infill townhomes with park views.
North Hillcrest & Medical Center District: Quieter tree-lined residential pockets located toward Mission Valley and near UC San Diego Medical Center, offering single-family homes, classic apartment communities, and easy freeway access.
Location: Central Uptown San Diego (ZIP Code 92103)
Vibe: Walkable, inclusive, energetic, and culturally rich
Local Hotspots: Balboa Park, Hillcrest Farmers Market, Historic Hillcrest Sign, University Avenue Dining Strip
Property Types: Modern Condos, Urban Townhomes, Craftsman Bungalows, Multi-Family Investments
15,963 people live in Hillcrest, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $75,829. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Hillcrest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Santos' Market, Seafood 664, and Klein Epstein & Parker.
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| Dining · $ | 1.96 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.34 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.31 miles | 29 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.15 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.48 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.14 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.12 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.5 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.44 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.38 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.15 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.67 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Hillcrest has 9,407 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hillcrest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,963 people call Hillcrest home. The population density is 17,133 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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