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Living in University Heights San Diego

University Heights is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 11,438 residents.

University Heights has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Hillcrest, Mission Valley East, North Park, Park West, Normal Heights, Adams North and Mission Valley West.

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87 Walk Score of University Heights, San Diego, CA

University Heights is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Old Trolley Barn Park

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Adams Avenue Grill

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in University Heights San Diego.

University Heights is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with a Walk Score of 87.

Find apartments in San Diego's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, Harborview and Core-Columbia.

University Heights San Diego Apartments for Rent

University Heights Neighborhood Ranking

Compare University Heights to other San Diego neighborhoods.

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Population

13 Grant Hill 88 55 53 4,544
14 Hillcrest 87 53 60 14,136
15 University Heights 87 52 67 11,438
16 North Park 86 49 64 37,943
17 Logan Heights 82 58 53 14,362

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 144 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in University Heights.

People in University Heights can walk to an average of 8 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Farm House Cafe

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Lancers

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52 Transit Score of University Heights, San Diego, CA

University Heights has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find University Heights San Diego apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

University Heights has good public transportation and about 4 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from University Heights on public transit.

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Old Trolley Barn Park

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Adams Avenue Grill

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Farm House Cafe

67 Bike Score of University Heights, San Diego, CA

University Heights is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Adams Av & Park Bl

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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