Hillcrest / Mission Hills
92103 · San Diego
Hillcrest and Mission Hills — vibrant urban neighborhoods just north of downtown. Hillcrest is the cultural heart of the LGBTQ+ community with walkable restaurants and nightlife. Mission Hills offers historic homes and canyon views.
Active Listings
120
Median Price
$932K
Avg Rent
$4,415/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,332/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.5%
Avg CoC
-27.9%
P/R Ratio
27.3
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$325K
$12.5M
Highlights
- ✓Walkable urban living — restaurants, shops, and bars on University Ave
- ✓Historic Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes in Mission Hills
- ✓Balboa Park is essentially in the backyard
- ✓Strong rental demand from hospital workers (UCSD Hillcrest) and young professionals
Investor Notes
- ◈Wide price range — condos from $400K, historic SFRs to $2M+
- ◈Older housing stock means higher maintenance reserves needed
- ◈Street parking challenges can affect tenant appeal in Hillcrest
- ◈UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center expansion boosting demand
Demographics
Vibe
Urban, cultural, walkable
Median Income
~$75K
Top Employers
UCSD Health, Scripps Health, hospitality, retail
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3980 8th Ave ?bd / 1ba · 383 sqft | A 67 | $385K | $2,503 | $-255 |
| 3950 Cleveland Avenue ?bd / 1ba · 366 sqft | A 60 | $325K | $2,113 | $-380 |
| 1030 Robinson Ave 1bd / 1ba · 650 sqft | A 53 | $456K | $2,587 | $-673 |
| 1030 Robinson Ave 1bd / 1ba · 675 sqft | A 52 | $460K | $2,604 | $-697 |
| 4057 1st Avenue 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,617 sqft | A 52 | $850K | $5,497 | $-633 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.