Living in Hillcrest, San Diego
Condos in Hillcrest are around $650K and single-family homes around $1.1M — around the $1.1M median across the neighborhoods in this guide. A lively and inclusive neighborhood known for its LGBTQ+ community, dining, and walkability.
Typical prices
- Condos
- $650K
- Homes
- $1.1M
Condos sit around the $650K guide median.
What stands out
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
- Eclectic dining and nightlife
- Historic architecture
- Walkable urban village
- Close to Balboa Park
Who Hillcrest suits
Based on how Hillcrest scores in the matching quiz, it tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, buyers who want city life on the doorstep, buyers drawn to older homes with character, buyers who want dining and nightlife close by.
See homes for sale in Hillcrest
Current listings, updated from the MLS.
Common questions about Hillcrest
How much does it cost to buy a home in Hillcrest?
In Hillcrest, condos are around $650K and single-family homes around $1.1M. That puts condos around the $650K median across the San Diego neighborhoods we track, and homes around the $1.1M median.
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
A lively and inclusive neighborhood known for its LGBTQ+ community, dining, and walkability. It tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, buyers who want city life on the doorstep, buyers drawn to older homes with character, buyers who want dining and nightlife close by.
What is Hillcrest known for?
Hillcrest is known for lgbtq+ friendly community, eclectic dining and nightlife, historic architecture.
What neighborhoods are similar to Hillcrest?
Buyers considering Hillcrest often also look at Bankers Hill, Barrio Logan, Kensington, which share a similar character and price range.
Neighborhoods like Hillcrest
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