College Area / San Carlos, San Diego Shul Map
San Diego's longest-established Orthodox community, east of the city centre — Beth Jacob Congregation on College Avenue, Chabad at San Diego State and Young Israel of San Diego in San Carlos, in a neighbourhood of single-family homes near the university.
- 3 shuls
- Median home $799,200
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Median home value $799,200 · 60% of households rent
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Read the College Area moving guide →The College Area, around San Diego State University, is the older of San Diego’s two Orthodox centers. Beth Jacob Congregation on College Avenue anchors it, Chabad has a center for students and families on Montezuma Road, and Young Israel of San Diego is a few miles east on Navajo Road in San Carlos.
Housing is mostly single-family homes on quiet streets, with apartments closer to the university. La Jolla and University City, San Diego’s other Orthodox community, are about 20 minutes northwest by freeway.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in College Area / San Carlos, San Diego?
College Area / San Carlos, San Diego has 3 shuls on ShulMap in San Diego: Beth Jacob Congregation, Chabad of SDSU, Young Israel of San Diego.
What is College Area / San Carlos, San Diego like for an observant family?
San Diego's longest-established Orthodox community, east of the city centre — Beth Jacob Congregation on College Avenue, Chabad at San Diego State and Young Israel of San Diego in San Carlos, in a neighbourhood of single-family homes near the university.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in College Area / San Carlos, San Diego?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and College Area / San Carlos, San Diego has 3 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where is the Orthodox community in San Diego's College Area?
Around College Avenue near San Diego State University, where Beth Jacob Congregation is the main shul and Chabad has a center on Montezuma Road. Young Israel of San Diego is a few miles east on Navajo Road in San Carlos. The other Orthodox center in San Diego is La Jolla and University City, about 12 miles northwest.
How does the College Area compare with La Jolla?
The College Area and San Carlos are inland, older and, by the Census ZIP figures, much less expensive than La Jolla. La Jolla and University City, near UCSD on the coast, have Adat Yeshurun with its mikvah and several Chabad centers. Many families pick between the two on housing cost and commute.
How much does a home cost in College Area / San Carlos, San Diego?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 92115, which covers College Area / San Carlos, San Diego, is $799,200 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 60% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap College Area / San Carlos, San Diego sits in the $$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in College Area / San Carlos, San Diego?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in College Area / San Carlos, San Diego. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
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