Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego is a vibrant urban center known for its modern high-rise buildings, lively atmosphere, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions. The Gaslamp Quarter is famous for its nightlife, while the waterfront area features Seaport Village and the USS Midway Museum.

Downtown San Diego is a vibrant urban center known for its lively atmosphere, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions. The area is characterized by modern high-rise buildings, trendy bars, and restaurants, as well as a thriving arts and entertainment scene. The Gaslamp Quarter, a historic district in downtown, is famous for its Victorian-era buildings, bustling nightlife, and award winning restaurants. The waterfront area features Seaport Village, a charming waterfront shopping and dining complex, Waterfront Park, & Petco Park (home of the Padres).

Real estate in Downtown San Diego consists of modern high-rise condominiums, luxury apartments, and some historic buildings. The area offers a mix of urban living with stunning views of the city skyline and waterfront. Downtown San Diego's real estate market is known for its upscale amenities, proximity to dining and entertainment, and convenient access to the city's cultural and recreational offerings.

 

Overview for Downtown San Diego, CA

43,096 people live in Downtown San Diego, where the median age is 36.6 and the average individual income is $68,934. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,096

Total Population

36.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,934

Average individual Income

Around Downtown San Diego, CA

There's plenty to do around Downtown San Diego, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

95
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
71
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
68
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kaffa Coffee, Cultivating Fitness, and Vuolo Performance.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 2.92 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.85 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.12 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.64 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.75 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.95 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown San Diego, CA

Downtown San Diego has 25,702 households, with an average household size of 1.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown San Diego do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,096 people call Downtown San Diego home. The population density is 8,004.94 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

43,096

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.6

Median Age

56.68 / 43.32%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
25,702

Total Households

1.54

Average Household Size

$68,934

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Downtown San Diego, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Downtown San Diego. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
San Diego Business/Leadership
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
City Tree Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
San Diego Science and Technology
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
PUBLIC
K - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Washington Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
San Diego International Studies
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
East Village Middle College High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
King-Chavez Community High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Roosevelt International Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
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