Neighborhood ProfileNorth Park Real Estate North Park is located in the heart of San Diego, just north of Balboa Park, San Diego. An older community, North Park has been undergoing a renaissance since 1993. New sidewalks, landscaping and an influx of arts, culture and entertainment make North Park worth a visit. Craftsman homes and friendly neighbors make North Park a place you may also want to live.
North Park is just that, north of Balboa Park. The first subdivisions were built here in the early 1900s. Many of the homes are Craftsman bungalows that have been lovingly preserved. There is a strong sense of community among the residents who are proud of their tree lined streets and canyon cul-de-sacs.
Only a short bicycle ride from downtown San Diego and the San Diego Zoo, the community of North Park has gone through a revitalization in recent years. The business district is made up primarily of small shops, mom-and-pop businesses and restaurants and has a retro 30s style that gives it character. University Avenue is attracting new businesses and becoming a pedestrian friendly shopping area again.
The baseball field at the North Park Recreation Center is named for Hall of Famer Ted Williams, who grew up in the community. One of the treasured landmarks is the North Park Theater. North Park is home of the Toyland Parade, one of the oldest and at one time one of the largest parades in California.
The central location near downtown San Diego and the neighborhood feeling of the area make it popular with those who want to live close to work and also have the amenities of suburbia.
Area Statistics
 |  |  | | Demographics | Details | San Diego 92104 | California | National |  | | Population | View | 45,788 | 37,274,313 | 305,316,813 |  | | Population Change Since 1990 | | 6.00% | 25.00% | 23.00% |  | | Population Density | | 13,488 | 228 | N/A |  | | Male | | 23,378 | 18,651,537 | 150,510,358 |  | | Female | | 22,410 | 18,622,776 | 154,806,455 |  | | Never Married | | 16,849 | 8,677,018 | 64,637,695 |  | | Married | | 11,246 | 14,319,521 | 127,444,321 |  | | Separated | | 2,376 | 2,022,610 | 12,786,810 |  | | Widowed | | 1,680 | 1,605,121 | 15,653,044 |  | | Divorced | | 5,155 | 2,748,669 | 23,462,677 |  | | Number of households | View | 21,069 | 12,358,701 | 113,634,428 |  | | Average Household Size | | 2.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |  | | Median Age | View | 32.31 | 33.93 | 35.89 |  |  |
 |  |  | | Income and Jobs | Details | San Diego 92104 | California | National |  | | Median Household Income | View | $37,713 | $59,386 | $52,683 |  | | Average household Income | | $51,361 | $82,999 | $68,953 |  | | Per capita income | | $24,311 | $28,446 | $26,464 |  | | Median Disposable Income | | $33,170 | $49,289 | $44,384 |  | | Average Total Household Expenditure | View | $44,429 | $61,204 | $53,788 |  | | Sales Tax Rate | | 7.75% | N/A | N/A |  | | White Collar Jobs | View | 80.84% | 78.53% | 77.74% |  | | Blue Collar Jobs | View | 19.16% | 21.47% | 22.26% |  |  |
 |  |  | | Ethnicity | Details | San Diego 92104 | California | National |  | | White | | 29,322 | 22,309,044 | 224,453,567 |  | | African American | | 4,644 | 2,254,414 | 37,869,650 |  | | Hispanic | | 18,033 | 13,776,689 | 47,315,892 |  | | Native American, Eskimo, Aleut | | 339 | 246,114 | 2,340,063 |  | | Asian / Pacific Islander | | 3,201 | 4,735,904 | 14,030,291 |  | | Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | | 335 | 164,967 | 570,472 |  | | Other | | 7,947 | 7,563,870 | 26,052,770 |  |  |
 |  |  | | Education | Details | San Diego 92104 | California | National |  | | Less than 9th Grade | | 3,125 | 2,478,313 | 12,483,769 |  | | Some High School | | 2,734 | 2,050,552 | 17,561,471 |  | | High School Graduate | | 6,357 | 5,773,092 | 61,595,298 |  | | Some College | | 7,084 | 4,645,100 | 38,173,701 |  | | Associate Degree | | 2,860 | 1,863,096 | 15,535,305 |  | | Bachelors Degree | | 5,864 | 4,565,703 | 35,327,843 |  | | Graduate Degree | | 3,055 | 2,532,639 | 20,540,943 |  |  |
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