College Area, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A residential community around San Diego State University, on the southern rim of Mission Valley, with its own trolley station.
The College Area is a San Diego community of about 1,924 acres, south of I-8 and west of the City of La Mesa, and home to San Diego State University (City of San Diego). Most of it is in ZIP 92115. In September 2026 the 92115 median detached sale was $955,000 (GSDAR). The College Area has about 2,850 detached homes and 3,450 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
College Area Market · September 2026
ZIP 92115 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92115 (College), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in College Area
The vibe
Development in the College Area took off in the 1930s, when San Diego State moved to its current campus. Today it mixes long-time residents and SDSU students, historic neighborhoods, part of the El Cajon Boulevard business district and Alvarado Hospital. The city approved an updated College Area Community Plan in December 2025.
Sources: sandiego.gov, Council District 9 communities; College Area Community Plan.
Things to do
On the SDSU campus, Viejas Arena hosts Aztecs basketball and concerts, and the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre holds outdoor shows. Restaurants and shops line College Ave and El Cajon Blvd.
Source: sandiego.gov, Council District 9 communities; SDSU.
Schools
Hardy Elementary
Grades K-5
Language Academy
Grades K-8
Mann Middle
Grades 6-8
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
The SDSU Transit Center, 5500 Campanile Dr, is the only underground station on the San Diego Trolley, served by the Green Line and MTS buses including Rapid 215. A second Green Line stop sits across from Alvarado Hospital on Alvarado Rd.
Sources: College Area Community Plan; San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
The College-Rolando Library at 6600 Montezuma Rd opened in 2005 with an astronomy theme. The SDSU Transit Center is the only underground station on the San Diego Trolley. It opened on July 10, 2005, when the Green Line began service.
Source: San Diego Public Library.
Around College Area
College Area FAQ
Where is the College Area in San Diego?
The College Area is south of I-8 and west of the City of La Mesa, around San Diego State University, mostly in ZIP 92115.
What was the median home price in the College Area in September 2026?
For ZIP 92115, the September 2026 median sale price was $955,000 for detached homes and $400,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). ZIP 92115 also includes neighborhoods outside the College Area, such as Rolando.
How long are the College Area homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92115 sold in a median of 31 days and attached homes in 36 days (GSDAR).
Which schools are in the College Area?
San Diego Unified runs Hardy Elementary, Language Academy and Mann Middle in the area. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
Is there a trolley in the College Area?
Yes. The Green Line stops at the underground SDSU Transit Center and at Alvarado Rd across from Alvarado Hospital.
Is there a library in the College Area?
Yes. The College-Rolando Library is at 6600 Montezuma Rd.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in the College Area?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in the College Area and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to College Area, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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