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
113
Median Price
$1.18M
Avg Rent
$4,590/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-6,187/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.4%
Avg CoC
-30.7%
P/R Ratio
27.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2850 Reynard Way 1bd / 1ba · 548 sqft | A 61 | $349K | $2,343 | $-438 |
| 1005 Lincoln Avenue ?bd / ?ba · 864 sqft | A 48 | $750K | $3,940 | $-1,134 |
| 4057 Brant St 1bd / 1ba · 469 sqft | B 47 | $423K | $2,119 | $-949 |
| 3950 Cleveland ?bd / 1ba · 366 sqft | B 46 | $325K | $1,842 | $-787 |
| 3980 8th 1bd / 1ba · 641 sqft | B 46 | $429K | $2,378 | $-940 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.28% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.