Mid-City Workhorse
LIVING IN
CLAIREMONT
San Diego's reliable mid-city workhorse -- well-located, family-friendly, and one of the best value plays in the county.
CLAIREMONT BY THE NUMBERS
Data as of May 2026
Data Source
Market statistics sourced from publicly available reports, third-party aggregators, and public records. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. May not reflect current conditions.
IDX / MLS
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Avg Price
$535K
Days on Market
46
Inventory
1 mo
List/Sale Ratio
98.8%
Price Trend
+3.2% (30d)
What the Market Is Saying
High-velocity market with strong price-to-value. Homes in good condition sell fast -- often above list.
WHO THIS AREA FITS BEST
Ideal For
- → Buyers who need space, a yard, and access to public schools
- → Buyers priced out of coastal neighborhoods who refuse to sacrifice location
- → First-time buyers who want a real single-family home at a real price
Less Ideal For
- Buyers who need walkability -- Clairemont is car-dependent
- Urban lifestyle buyers who want restaurant density within walking distance
WHAT HOMES LOOK LIKE
Avg Size
1,400 sqft
Price per Sqft
$581
HOA
Uncommon
Many single-family homes have no HOA
LIVING IN CLAIREMONT
Walk Score
56/100
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43/100
Minimal Infrastructure
Single-family homes on tree-lined streets, good schools, easy freeway access, and prices that still make sense. Clairemont doesn't need to be flashy -- buyers who commit here hold their value.
Clairemont isn't the loudest neighborhood in San Diego, but daily life there just feels easy — good food nearby, parks everywhere, and central access to almost everything.
Key Spots
What Makes It Special
- → Predominantly single-family homes with larger lot sizes
- → Quick access to I-5, I-8, and SR-52
- → 10 minutes to Pacific Beach, Mission Bay, and UCSD
PROS & TRADE-OFFS
Pros
- + Best price-per-sqft among well-located San Diego neighborhoods
- + Predominantly single-family homes with real yards and lot sizes
- + 10 minutes to beaches, Mission Bay, and UCSD
- + Quick freeway access to downtown and the metro
Trade-Offs
- Walk score of 56 -- a car is essential for daily life
- Less neighborhood character than Mission Hills or North Park
- Freeway noise varies significantly by street
THE REAL PICTURE
As entry coastal prices have climbed, Clairemont is consistently one of the first neighborhoods buyers consider after pricing out of Mission Hills, North Park, and Pacific Beach. The value case for Clairemont is as strong as it's been in years -- and the central location means commutes stay manageable from almost anywhere in the county.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Estimated based on neighborhood character. Verified periodically. Individual buildings may vary.
WHERE IT IS
THINKING ABOUT CLAIREMONT?
Practical, central, and better value than most of SD. A smart long-term buy if the plan fits.
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