National City is a large and prosperous area of San Diego with a rich history. National City is located just Southeast of downtown San Diego and offers a great public transportation system and easy freeway access. The weather in National city is wonderful and it benefits from a nice breeze from the ocean.
National City is a great mid-range location for property in San Diego. It has a great location but is very populated. There are many neighborhoods and planned communities that can offer you some peace and quiet however. There are all kinds of homes, apartments, and lots available to purchase and they all vary considerably in price depending on the location.
National City has a great school system and has many public and private schools where you could send children. It is very close to San Diego City College as well. With the benefits of public transportation in the area, it is very easy and cheap to get all around San Diego from National City. If you don’t like public transportation, many freeways are nearby to get you where you need to go.
National City has a rich history and is home to many historical sites. There is the old Santa Fe Rail Depot, the Granger Music Hall, and many more sites to visit. National City is full of parks and other recreational areas as well. You can easily get to the beach or take the trolley to Mexico whenever you feel like it. This wide range of things to do combined with its great location makes National City a good choice for the real estate buyer.
National City is located within the county of San Diego, approximately 5 minutes drive to Downtown San Diego.
Additional Info
| Population (Year 2000): | 54,260 |
| Estimated population in July 2005: | 61,419 (+13.2% change) |
| Males: | 27,452 (50.6%) |
| Females: | 26,808 (49.4%) |
Zip Codes For National City: 91950
| Median resident age: | 28.7 years |
| Median household income: | $29,826 (year 2000) |
| Median house value: | $141,500 (year 2000) |
Races in National City:
- Hispanic (59.1%)
- Other race (33.5%)
- Filipino (17.3%)
- White Non-Hispanic (14.1%)
- Black (5.6%)
- Two or more races (5.4%)
- American Indian (1.6%)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.9%)
