Moving to San Diego's College Area: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
The College Area and San Carlos are mostly single-family homes, with many rentals near San Diego State. By the Census ZIP figures, 92115 is valued at well under half of La Jolla’s 92037. Use the apartment search above for live listings.
Picking a street
Beth Jacob Congregation on College Avenue is the center, so the streets around it are where most families look. Young Israel of San Diego is a few miles east in San Carlos — check the walk from any house to the shul you will use on Shabbos.
Kosher and daily life
San Diego’s kosher shopping is limited compared with the big East Coast communities, and many families drive between both of the city’s Orthodox areas for food and events. Chabad at San Diego State serves students and young families.
Schools
San Diego’s Orthodox high schools and day schools are spread across the county, and families commonly drive. Confirm current admissions, tuition and transportation directly with each school.
Who it fits
Families who want an established Orthodox shul and Southern California weather at a lower cost than the coast, and who are comfortable building some of their Jewish life themselves.