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National City, CA

National City is a city located in the South Bay region of the San Diego metropolitan area, in southwestern San Diego County, California. The population was 56,173 at the 2020 United States census, down from 58,582 at the 2010 census. National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, having been incorporated in 1887

Human presence within the modern city limits of National City may have begun as early as 130,000 years ago, as allegedly evidenced at the Cerutti Mastodon site. Archaic period sites have been found along Sweetwater River which runs through the city limits of modern-day National City. Before the entry of the Spanish into the area that modern-day National City occupies was part of the territory of the Diegueño tribe, also known as Kamai, and later Kumeyaay. Later in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, there was a Kumeyaay village, north of the modern National City boundaries, on Chollas Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (24 km2). 7.3 square miles (19 km2) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) of it (20.17%) is water. National City is bounded by San Diego to the north and northeast, Bonita to the southeast, and Chula Vista to the south across the Sweetwater River. San Diego Bay lies to the immediate west of the city. Also, within the boundaries of National City on the eastern side of town is the unincorporated area of San Diego County known as Lincoln Acres. National City is 15 minutes away from the US–Mexico Border (Tijuana).

National City has road access by Interstate 5, Interstate 805, and California State Route 54, in addition to surface streets. National City Blvd, which once served as part of the historic U.S. Route 101, still serves as a north-south arterial street parallel to Highland Ave. Plaza Blvd and 30th Street/Sweetwater Road serve as east-west arterial routes. It has rail access through the San Diego Trolley's Blue Line. The nearest commercial airport is San Diego International Airport.

In 2012, National City was honored as the most walkable city in San Diego County. It currently holds a walk score of 71, among the highest scores for cities of similar size. However, its current score also puts National City among bigger cities like Seattle, Washington (74) and Portland, Oregon (66). San Diego's current walk score is 56.

National City places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the National City’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around National City, such as Kimball Park and the Bayshore Bikeway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in National City, CA are  Living Coast Discovery Center, Pepper Park, and San Diego Bay.

Population: 56,173 (2020). ZIP code: 91950. Area code: 619. Area: 9.1 square miles (24 km2). Elevation: 66 ft.

FAQs

Is National City, CA expensive?

The median home price in National City is $677,500   with a median price per sqft of $696. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in National City to be 215.6% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Is National City, CA a good place to live?

Living in National City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In National City, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in National City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in National City are above average.

What's the crime rate in National City, CA?

The crime rate in National City is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 29 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in National City is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, National City is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, National City has a crime rate that is higher than 79% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

San Diego County

National City’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Chuze Fitness 

Crunch Fitness

Kimball Park 

Bayshore Bikeway

Living Coast Discovery Center

Pepper Park

San Diego Bay

Zero Down

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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