Hillcrest, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A walkable, central neighborhood north of Balboa Park, and the heart of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community.
Hillcrest is a San Diego neighborhood just north of Balboa Park, in ZIP 92103. Most homes are condos and apartments, with older single-family streets on the edges. In September 2026 the 92103 median detached sale was $1,750,000 and the attached median was $745,000 (GSDAR). Hillcrest has about 1,750 detached homes and 8,550 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.
Hillcrest Market · September 2026
ZIP 92103 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92103 (Hillcrest, Mission Hills), 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 Hillcrest
The vibe
Hillcrest is one of the most walkable parts of San Diego, with restaurants, bars and shops along University Ave, Fifth Ave and Normal St. The neon Hillcrest sign over University Ave at Fifth Ave dates to 1940. A 65-foot Pride flag stands at University Ave and Normal St, where the San Diego Pride Parade traditionally starts.
Sources: San Diego Tourism Authority; Hillcrest Business Association.
Things to do
The Hillcrest Farmers Market runs on Sundays, and Balboa Park is a short walk south. UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest Medical Center is a major employer in the neighborhood.
Sources: Hillcrest Farmers Market; UC San Diego Health.
Schools
Florence Elementary
Grades K-5
Roosevelt International 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
SR-163 and I-5 are minutes away, and downtown is about a 10-minute drive. MTS buses run along University Ave, Park Blvd and Fifth Ave.
Source: San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library opened in 2019 at 215 W Washington St. The Hillcrest sign over University Ave went up in 1940, donated by the Hillcrest Women’s Association.
Source: San Diego Public Library.
Around Hillcrest
Hillcrest FAQ
Where is Hillcrest in San Diego?
Hillcrest is just north of Balboa Park, between Mission Hills to the west and North Park to the east, in ZIP 92103.
What was the median home price in Hillcrest in September 2026?
For ZIP 92103, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,750,000 for detached homes and $745,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). ZIP 92103 also includes Mission Hills and parts of Bankers Hill.
How long are Hillcrest homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92103 sold in a median of 51 days and attached homes in 25 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Hillcrest?
San Diego Unified runs Florence Elementary in Hillcrest, and Roosevelt International Middle is on Park Blvd nearby. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
How old is the Hillcrest sign?
The Hillcrest sign over University Ave at Fifth Ave first went up in 1940.
Is there a library near Hillcrest?
Yes. The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library is at 215 W Washington St.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Hillcrest?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Hillcrest and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Hillcrest, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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