Lower Hermosa, San Diego, FL
Lower Hermosa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lower Hermosa, 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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Lower Hermosa Neighborhood Overview
Lower Hermosa is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, located within the primary ZIP code 92104. The area presents a classic urban housing dynamic, characterized by a high concentration of renters. With a homeownership rate of just 28.3%, the vast majority of households—71.7%—are renter-occupied. This creates a lively, transient community typical of many in-demand urban neighborhoods in the city.
The housing market in Lower Hermosa reflects its status as a "Main" market tier. The median home value is $776,100, with the average home size being a relatively compact 950 square feet. Mortgage data from the past year shows robust activity, with 761 total loan originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (696), indicating a market primarily serving buyers with strong credit, supplemented by 43 VA loans and 22 FHA loans. The median gross rent is $1,805 per month, offering a rental alternative in this high-value market.
Neighborhood character is shaped by its economic profile, where the median household income is $82,000. The combination of moderate incomes and high home values contributes to the low rate of homeownership. Residents enjoy a dense, walkable urban environment within San Diego, where renting is the predominant lifestyle choice.
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Lower Hermosa 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 Lower Hermosa, San Diego
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lower Hermosa
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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