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National City, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in National City, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $580,900, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for National City houses and the broader area.
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National City, CA is in San Diego County, California — this guide covers houses in National City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 55,960, with a median household income of $64,248. Census data puts the median value of houses in National City at $580,900.
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Market overview
National City housing market
National City is in San Diego County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in National City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$580,900
Population (Census ACS)
55,960
Median household income
$64,248
County price trend (2025)
0.66% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
National City market snapshot
Population
55,960
County
San Diego County
Median Household Income
$64,248
Median Home Value (city)
$580,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,619/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts National City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $580,900.
County Price Trend
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
National City has an estimated population of 55,960 and a median household income of $64,248, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
National City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
National City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
55,960
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$580,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$64,248
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,619
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.66%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$929,000
Census place type
city
County
San Diego County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
0650398
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in National City
Schools
San Diego Unified — 175 schools, 93,893 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Diego addresses may be served by San Diego Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
National City FAQ
What are houses worth in National City, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in National City at $580,900.
How much do houses cost in National City, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in National City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $580,900. Active listing prices in San Diego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in National City, CA?
National City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Diego County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of National City, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts National City's population at approximately 55,960.
What's the median rent in National City, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in National City at approximately $1,619 per month.
What is the median household income in National City, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in National City at approximately $64,248.
Is the National City housing market growing?
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Is National City, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts National City's median home value at about 9.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves National City, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Diego Unified for many National City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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