Buying Property in San Diego County as a Foreigner
Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
San Diego County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in San Diego County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaCity | $919,618 | 3.5% | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| The WillowsHood | $1,024,696 | 2.6% | 50 | 23 | 45 |
| SunnysideHood | $1,184,648 | 2.8% | 56 | 20 | 56 |
| Solana BeachCity | $2,894,141 | 2.2% | 53 | 20 | 99 |
| SanteeCity | $783,267 | 4.4% | 57 | 38 | 52 |
| San MarcosCity | $930,295 | 4.1% | 58 | 34 | 74 |
| San DiegoCity | $1,069,863 | 3.4% | 47 | 31 | 49 |
| Riverview FarmsHood | $774,770 | 3.4% | 46 | 32 | 21 |
| RiverviewHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 64 | 28 | 24 |
| PowayCity | $1,299,614 | 2.9% | 61 | 37 | 91 |
| OceansideCity | $964,206 | 3.8% | 50 | 35 | 28 |
| North JamulHood | $1,062,185 | — | 68 | 15 | 13 |
| National CityCity | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| MorenoHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 68 | 28 | 24 |
| Lynwood HillsHood | $1,184,648 | 2.8% | 48 | 20 | 56 |
| Lemon GroveCity | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Las PalmasHood | $2,399,288 | — | 64 | 12 | 99 |
| La MesaCity | — | — | — | — | 29 |
| LakeviewHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 62 | 28 | 24 |
| Lakeside FarmsHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 58 | 28 | 24 |
| La CrestaHood | $774,770 | 3.4% | 54 | 32 | 21 |
| JohnstownHood | $774,770 | 3.4% | 61 | 32 | 21 |
| Jamacha JunctionHood | $842,250 | 3.8% | 58 | 12 | 21 |
| JamachaHood | $772,271 | 4.2% | 65 | 31 | 21 |
| Indian SpringsHood | $1,062,185 | — | 52 | 15 | 25 |
| Imperial BeachCity | $852,247 | 4.3% | 53 | 22 | 7 |
| Hannalei HillsHood | $749,777 | 4.2% | 42 | 18 | 22 |
| Granite HillsHood | $772,271 | 4.2% | 59 | 31 | 21 |
| GlenviewHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 68 | 28 | 24 |
| Glen OaksHood | $774,770 | 3.4% | 68 | 32 | 21 |
| EscondidoCity | $761,024 | 4.0% | 55 | 26 | 15 |
| EncinitasCity | $2,227,765 | 2.4% | 47 | 34 | 96 |
| El CajonCity | $777,920 | 3.5% | 51 | 32 | 25 |
| Del MarCity | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| CoronadoCity | $2,974,117 | 2.0% | 47 | 26 | 80 |
| Chula VistaCity | $830,809 | 4.3% | 47 | 31 | 56 |
| CarlsbadCity | $1,559,659 | 3.0% | 61 | 27 | 90 |
| Calavo GardensHood | $779,768 | 3.4% | 52 | 32 | 21 |
| Bel Etage NeighborhoodHood | $1,404,083 | 3.3% | 68 | 33 | 93 |
| Bancroft PointHood | $779,768 | 3.6% | 50 | 37 | 31 |
| Alpine HeightsHood | $1,024,696 | 2.6% | 68 | 23 | 45 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6 | 4.9 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 5.1 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 28.6 | 5.0 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5 |
Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.8 |
| +1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.8 | 4.4 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 4.4 | — |
