Mira Mesa, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A large North City community between I-15 and I-805, close to UC San Diego, Qualcomm and the Sorrento Valley job centers.
Mira Mesa is a community roughly bounded by I-15, I-805, Los Peñasquitos Canyon and MCAS Miramar, and its plan area also includes Sorrento Valley and Sorrento Mesa, mostly in ZIP 92126. In September 2026 the 92126 median detached sale was $1,050,000 (GSDAR). Mira Mesa has about 13,510 detached homes and 11,630 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.
Mira Mesa Market · September 2026
ZIP 92126 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92126 (Mira Mesa), 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 Mira Mesa
The vibe
Mira Mesa has about 80,000 residents and more than 23,000 homes. It grew from 1969 on with employers such as UC San Diego, MCAS Miramar, Qualcomm and many biotech firms nearby, and it has large Filipino and Vietnamese communities.
Source: Wikipedia, Mira Mesa, San Diego.
Things to do
The Mira Mesa Street Fair is held on Camino Ruiz the first Saturday in October. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, about 4,000 acres along the north edge, has more than 175 bird species and the restored 1820s Peñasquitos adobe.
Source: Wikipedia, Mira Mesa, San Diego and Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
Schools
Ericson Elementary
Grades K-5
Hickman Elementary
Grades K-5
Jonas Salk Elementary
Grades K-5
Sandburg Elementary
Grades K-5
Challenger Middle
Grades 6-8
Wangenheim Middle
Grades 6-8
Mira Mesa High
Grades 9-12
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
I-15 runs along the east side and I-805 along the west, with Mira Mesa Blvd as the main east-west road. San Diego Miramar College sits on the old Navy Hourglass Field.
Source: Wikipedia, Mira Mesa, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
Mira Mesa grew so fast that Pete Wilson launched his 1971 run for mayor with the slogan “No more Mira Mesas!” Pete Wilson ran for mayor in 1971 on the slogan “No more Mira Mesas!”
Source: Wikipedia, Mira Mesa, San Diego.
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Mira Mesa FAQ
Where is Mira Mesa?
Mira Mesa is in North City San Diego between I-15 and I-805, south of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, mostly in ZIP 92126.
What was the median home price in Mira Mesa in September 2026?
For ZIP 92126, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,050,000 for detached homes and $595,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92126, which covers most of Mira Mesa.
How long are Mira Mesa homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92126 sold in a median of 43 days and attached homes in 72 days (GSDAR).
What is Mira Mesa known for?
It is a large community near major employers such as UC San Diego, Qualcomm and biotech firms, with large Filipino and Vietnamese communities.
Which schools serve Mira Mesa?
San Diego Unified runs schools including Ericson, Hickman, Salk and Sandburg elementaries, Challenger and Wangenheim middle schools and Mira Mesa High. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Mira Mesa?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Mira Mesa and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Mira Mesa, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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