Balboa Park, San Diego, FL
Balboa Park — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Balboa Park, San Diego, Florida. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) licensing database.
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Balboa Park Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of San Diego, the Balboa Park neighborhood is anchored by its world-famous namesake cultural park. This central urban area, primarily within ZIP code 92104, presents a dynamic housing market characterized by a high concentration of renters. The data shows a homeownership rate of 28.3%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 71.7%, indicating a predominantly rental community. The median gross rent is $1,805 per month.
The housing market snapshot reveals a significant investment environment, with a Census median home value of $776,100. The average home size is approximately 950 square feet, reflecting the compact, urban nature of the housing stock. Mortgage origination data shows robust activity, with 761 total HMDA originations in the period. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (696), supplemented by 43 VA loans and 22 FHA loans, classifying the area within the "Main" market tier.
The neighborhood's character is shaped by its central location and cultural amenities, appealing to a diverse population. The median household income is reported at $82,000, closely aligning with the Census figure of $86,291. This income level supports the local rental market and the substantial home values, creating a vibrant, accessible urban community centered around one of San Diego's premier destinations.
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Balboa Park Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $776K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $86K |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.3% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92104 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 761 |
| VA Loan Originations | 43 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $792K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 696 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 22 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Balboa Park, San Diego
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02