Serra Mesa, San Diego, FL
Serra Mesa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Serra Mesa, 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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Serra Mesa Neighborhood Overview
Serra Mesa, San Diego
Serra Mesa is a centrally located neighborhood in San Diego, California, primarily within the 92104 ZIP code. It offers a practical residential setting with a market tier classified as "Main," indicating its established, core community status within the city's housing landscape.
The housing market in Serra Mesa presents a clear picture of a high-cost, renter-majority area. The median home value stands at $776,100, with homes averaging around 950 square feet. Reflecting the high barrier to entry, the homeownership rate is 28.3%, meaning a significant 71.7% of units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent is $1,805 per month. Recent lending activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 696 conventional loan originations significantly outpacing 43 VA loans and 22 FHA loans, out of a total of 761 HMDA originations.
Neighborhood character is shaped by its demographic mix and housing dynamics. The median household income is approximately $82,000 to $86,291, which supports the area's rental market and conventional mortgage activity. The high renter-occupied rate suggests a transient or financially flexible population, while the established home values and lending patterns point to a stable, if competitive, residential enclave for those who can enter the market.
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Serra Mesa Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $776K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $86K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92104 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 761 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 43 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.7% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $792K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 696 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 22 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Serra Mesa, 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 2026-04-18