San Diego Named 'Best Place To Live' In U.S., Per Money Report

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego is one of the best places to settle down in the United States, according to a new report published by Money.

In the report, researchers scoured the country to find the 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023, with two Southern California cities making the coveted list.

In Southern California, Irvine ranked No. 13 followed by San Diego, which placed No. 22.

The ranks were determined with a variety of factors in mind, including the number of economic opportunities, quality of life, overall diversity and the city's future trajectory.

San Diego, known as "America's Finest City," boasts world-class beaches, a thriving downtown, temperate year-long weather and a laid-back lifestyle, the report said.

For residents in the area, there are countless things to do. From Balboa Park — the 1,000-acre complex that houses the San Diego Zoo, 15 museums, a horticultural center and more — to the city's coast, where locals can enjoy kayaking, fishing, surfing, whale watching and more, San Diego has no end of activities.

The city is home to an excellent school system, including the University of California San Diego, which was ranked 7th on Money’s list of the 10 Best Colleges in California and 12th for the 25 Best Colleges in America.

Quick facts about San Diego, according to Money:

• Median household income: $96,246
• Median home price: $963,261
• Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $3,113
• Population – 1,381,275
• Unemployment rate: 3.1%

To learn more about the top places to live in the United States, view the full report on Money's website.