Cortez Hill, San Diego, FL
Cortez Hill — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cortez Hill, 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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Cortez Hill Neighborhood Overview
Cortez Hill is a centrally located neighborhood in San Diego, California, primarily within the 92104 ZIP code. The area presents a classic urban residential profile, characterized by a high concentration of renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 71.7% and a corresponding homeownership rate of 28.3%. This dynamic shapes much of the neighborhood's housing market and community atmosphere.
The housing market in Cortez Hill is defined by its condominiums and apartments, with an average home size of around 950 square feet. The Census Median Home Value is $776,100, reflecting its desirable central location. The rental market is active, with a Median Gross Rent of $1,805 per month. Recent mortgage data shows strong conventional lending activity, with 696 Conventional Originations out of a total of 761 HMDA Total Originations, indicating a market that is primarily Main tier and appealing to buyers with established credit.
With a Median Household Income of $82,000, residents are typically professionals drawn to the convenience of downtown-adjacent living. The neighborhood's character is that of an urban enclave, where the majority of households are renters, contributing to a transient yet vibrant streetscape. The limited presence of government-backed loans, such as the 22 FHA Originations and 43 VA Loan Originations, further underscores its market position.
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Cortez Hill 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 Cortez Hill, San Diego
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cortez Hill
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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