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
110
Median Price
$1.15M
Avg Rent
$4,554/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,736/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.5%
Avg CoC
-31.4%
P/R Ratio
26.0
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$325K
$6.0M
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 | $2,372 | $-457 |
| 3950 Cleveland ?bd / 1ba · 366 sqft | B 46 | $325K | $1,842 | $-831 |
| 4057 Brant St 1bd / 1ba · 469 sqft | B 46 | $423K | $2,119 | $-1,007 |
| 1005 Lincoln Avenue ?bd / ?ba · 864 sqft | B 46 | $750K | $3,886 | $-1,291 |
| 4180 Cleveland Ave 1bd / 1ba · 556 sqft | B 45 | $400K | $2,255 | $-967 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.