Why Live in La Jolla Village
La Jolla Village in San Diego, located just south of University City and 12 miles from Downtown San Diego, is a mixed-use neighborhood known for its relaxed atmosphere and convenient amenities. The area is popular among graduate students due to its proximity to the University of California San Diego and the availability of condos and townhouses. The neighborhood's accessibility to Interstate 5 and the Blue Line Trolley expansion has also attracted professionals and families. La Jolla Village features broad, tree-lined streets with small condominium and townhouse communities like Tuscan Village and Villa La Jolla, which have bright stucco exteriors and upper balconies, and La Jolla Gardens, known for its colorful vinyl exteriors and enclosed patios. The Village Mallorca development offers Spanish Revival townhouses, while Southpointe features bright stucco exteriors and shared backyard spaces.
Local highlights include La Jolla Village Square and the Shops at La Jolla Village, which offer a variety of shopping and dining options such as Whole Foods, Sephora, Snooze, and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. The weekly University of California San Diego Farmers Market provides fresh produce, flowers, and food trucks. For outdoor activities, Villa La Jolla Park offers paved paths, a jungle gym, and a friendship garden, while the Rose Canyon Trail features nearly 6 miles of dirt paths and wooden bridges.
The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is home to highly rated schools, including Torrey Pines Elementary, Muirlands Middle, and La Jolla High. With its convenient transportation options, including MTS buses and the Blue Line Trolley, residents can easily reach Downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Jolla Village a good place to live?
La Jolla Village is a good place to live. La Jolla Village is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. La Jolla Village has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 18.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $116,818 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.7% of residents. A majority of residents in La Jolla Village are renters, with 59% of residents renting and 41% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving La Jolla Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
La Jolla Village neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Jolla Village?
The median home price in La Jolla Village is $890,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $178,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $194K a year to afford the median home price in La Jolla Village. The average household income in La Jolla Village is $117K.
What are the best public schools in La Jolla Village?
The best public schools that serve La Jolla Village are:
What are the best private schools in La Jolla Village?
The best private schools that serve La Jolla Village are:
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Are home prices dropping in La Jolla Village?
Yes, home prices in La Jolla Village are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in La Jolla Village, CA
On average, homes in La Jolla Village, San Diego sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Village, San Diego over the last 12 months is $840,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$840,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,060,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$840,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$580,150
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$811
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Median List Price
$890,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%