Imagine if everyone were trying to move into Eden but the
sentry angel was turning away large numbers of folks due to overcrowding.
In the case of San Diego, it’s the lack of available housing (coupled
with the expense of living here) that turns away some folks—in fact,
that’s often seen as the city’s No. 1 problem.
But housing is available in the San Diego area. Lower-income neighborhoods
may skimp on the community niceties of more affluent areas but they are pleasant
nevertheless. Housing options also may be found in outlying regions, although
that may come with a long Downtown-bound commute on clogged freeways. And
living in a centrally located neighborhood simply may mean you need to plan
ahead, as some dwellings have a waiting list for potential residents.
San Diego’s neighborhoods, however, tend to be worth the hunt for housing.
Several near Downtown have become self-sufficient “urban villages”
in the past two decades, and others are on the road to reinvigorated appeal.
Outlying bedroom communities often present stunning amenities, courtesy of
Mother Nature.
