$735,616Average Value$526Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Direct commute from South Bay to San Diego Naval Base
Aside from its quiet, walkable streets, Palm City is popular for one prominent reason: the commute. “It’s probably the best location for commuting in South Bay. With the freeway right there, you’re 15 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes from the border and five minutes from the beach,” says Realtor Robert Guerrero with CFL Realty, who’s been selling in San Diego since 2010. The neighborhood sits on the east side of Interstate 5, giving commuters a direct 8-mile drive north to San Diego Naval Base and just over 10 miles to downtown San Diego. Residents can just as easily take the light rail train to these hubs from Palm Avenue Station, less than a mile from most homes. Even with the surrounding transit, the neighborhood remains primarily residential. Guerrero says, “The river valley separates this area from the industrial area to the north in Chula Vista, so it’s not super busy.” Along with providing nearby hiking trails, the Otay River Valley Guerrero is referring to allows the neighborhood’s residential heart to maintain a quiet atmosphere where residents can walk to schools and community parks.
San Diego Trolley service connects Palm City with greater San Diego.
Naval Base San Diego is a major employer in Palm City.
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1970s ranch-style and Spanish-inspired homes
Most of the neighborhood is made up of residential streets between Hollister Street and Beyer Boulevard. Wide streets and cul-de-sacs give a more suburban feeling than the traditional city grids of neighboring communities. Along these streets, 1970s homes sit close together on small lots with a bit of backyard space. Some north of Palm Avenue back up to views of the Otay River Valley. Most of these single-story ranch-style and Spanish-inspired homes range from about $700,000 to $1 million. Duplexes of a similar style can also be found for around $800,000. Three-bedroom condos on the neighborhood’s west side can cost $500,000 to just over $600,000. There are also manufactured home communities like Helena Mobile Home Park, where options range from $150,000 to $300,000. Homes on the neighborhood’s west side might deal with some noise from train tracks running through the area.
Multiple architectural styles blend seamlessly on Palm City's residential streets.
Ranch homes, many built in the 1970s, are common in Palm City.
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Walk to Sunnyslope Elementary
Neighborhood kids can walk to Sunnyslope Elementary, which is graded a D-plus by Niche and is in the center of the residential streets. They continue a couple of miles east at Montgomery Middle School, given a B-minus. Students finish at Montgomery High, which earns a B for offering special opportunities like the Administration of Justice Program. In the program, students interested in the field of law interact with attorneys and law enforcement officials, as well as participate in mock trials and shadow attorney .
Montgomery Middle School boasts multilingual programs for its students. .
Modern facilities at Montgomery Senior High enhance the educational journey it provides.
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Greenspace at Sunnyslope Park or Montgomery-Waller Park
Sunnyslope Park is walkable from most homes, sitting in the heart of the community next to Sunnyslope Elementary. It has playgrounds and ample lawn space for picnicking and playing games. Montgomery-Waller Community Park is on the neighborhood’s east side. This much larger green space has acres of grass with paved walking paths, a Little League complex and an indoor rec center. Park-goers might notice the silver airplane wing standing up near the rec center. This is a memorial to John Montgomery, an aviation pioneer, who used this hill to perform controlled glider flights in the 1880s, 20 years before the Wright brothers. Despite the urban setting, hiking trails are easily accessible in Otay Valley Regional Park on the neighborhood’s north end. These travel through natural space along the Otay River Valley. Imperial Beach is usually the go-to oceanfront, 3 miles west, but as of September 2024, it has been closed for an extended period due to a toxic waste leak.
Montgomery-Waller Community Park offers miles of walking paths and green space.
Sunnyslope Park in Palm City offers play equipment and a basketball court.
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Groceries and Mexican eateries on Palm Avenue
Outside the neighborhood’s residential heart, there are a few casual restaurants off Palm Avenue. Armando’s Mexican is open all day, serving breakfast burritos in the morning and tortas and combo plates for lunch and dinner. Across the road, 664 TJ Birrieria specializes in griddled birria tacos. Residents do most of their shopping at Southland Plaza, less than a mile west on Palm Avenue. It has a Vons for groceries, a Walmart for retail shopping and a Home Depot for DIY supplies.
664 TJ Birrieria is a Tijuana based taco chain that, luckily for residents of Palm City, has made its way north of the border.
Vons in nearby Southland Plaza offers a full scale grocery option just outside of Palm City.
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Take Interstate 5 or the light rail to San Diego
Residents can commute around San Diego by driving on Interstate 5 or taking the light rail train from Palm Avenue Station in the neighborhood’s northwest corner. San Diego Naval Base — the city’s largest employer — is 8 miles north. Downtown San Diego and North Island Naval Air Station are just over 10 miles north. Folks might also work at large employers in Chula Vista, like Scripps Mercy Hospital, 5 miles north. Flights at San Diego International Airport are about 15 miles north, and Tijuana, Mexico, is less than 10 miles south. Those who don’t wish to walk or drive around the neighborhood can catch the bus on Palm Avenue or Coronado Avenue.
Palm City's commercial center features convenience stores, restaurants and trolley stop.
Palm Avenue Station makes traversing Chula Vista and San Diego simple.
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Nearby Imperial Beach closed for contaminated water and air quality
In September 2024, the city of San Diego imposed a 1,000-day closure of Imperial Beach due to a toxic waste leak near the U.S.-Mexico Border. The closure has come as dangerous levels of toxic gases stemming from the chemicals contaminating the water were found to be affecting the air quality around Imperial Beach. Residents are warned to avoid the beach and stay updated on the water and air quality.
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Parks in this Area
Otay Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Montgomery-Waller Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Orange Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Nestor Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Otay Valley Regional Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Berry Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
20 min drive
Subway
Palm Avenue
Bus
Coronado Av & 27th St
Bus
Palm Av & Hollister St (Trolley)
Bus
Palm Av & Lanao Ln
Bus
Palm Av & Beyer Bl
Bus
Palm Av & Hollister St (Palm Av Trolley Stn)
Bus
Outer Rd & 1027
Bus
Hollister St & Palm Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Palm City
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palm City, San Diego sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Palm City, San Diego over the last 12 months is $746,850, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,413
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,375
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,312
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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