Size of Avg. US home over time

[bearishgurl]

[quote=sdrealtor]You are right about location but we all have differing opinions about what is a good location. Urban living is great in truly urban areas but San Diego only has psuedo urban living. In the large metro areas back east downtowns are the major jobs centers and extensive public transit systems feed into it from every direction. You can live in an urban area and never leave it or get in a car.

In California most job centers lie outside the downtown areas and urbanisque areas of the largest cities. Downtown San Diego has one supermarket, no hospital, one movie theatre, no healthcare providers and very little park space. While urban living offers many benefits in certain major cities many of the best benefits are not present in SD.[/quote]

It depends on what industry you work in. Dtn SD has legal, financial, real estate & property mgmt, education and thousands of gov’mt jobs as well as shipbuilding, Kelco, fishing industry, hospitality and other administrative positions (Port Dist., convention center, ballpark, etc.)

Even if you have to commute from SD’s urban core, IT IS TYPICALLY AGAINST THE “RUSH-HOUR” COMMUTE!

Besides the Ralph’s downtown, there is also an Albertson’s in the ballpark area, an Albertsons and Vons and in Hillcrest/Mission Hills, a Vons in North Park, another Vons in South Park, a Whole Foods in Hillcrest, a Mayfair Market in Hillcrest, a Trader Joes, Vons and Ralphs in Pt. Loma, an Apple Tree Market in OB and NUMEROUS “mom and pop” independent grocery stores. Naval Commissary 32nd Street is 2 miles away. Can any Piggs think of any other food stores in SD’s urban core??

edit: Sharp Rees Stealy clinic at 4th and Juniper has been there for 40 years. As well as NUMEROUS doctor’s offices in banker’s hill and Hillcrest. Scripps Mercy Hospital and USCD Hospital are located 3 and 3.5 miles away, respectively.

When I speak of fine “urban-living locations” in SD, I am including 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92106 and 92107.

edit: Uh, have you overlooked the 1200 acre Balboa Park?? And the Embarcadero Marina Park, along with all the other community parks??

sdr, I’m going to have to say to you what you said to another Pigg not so long ago – get your head out of the sand!

[sdrealtor]

Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.

[sdrealtor]

Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.

[sdrealtor]

Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.

[sdrealtor]

Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.

[sdrealtor]

Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.

[CA renter]

[quote=sdrealtor]Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.[/quote]

Yep! 🙂

[CA renter]

[quote=sdrealtor]Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.[/quote]

Yep! 🙂

[CA renter]

[quote=sdrealtor]Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.[/quote]

Yep! 🙂

[CA renter]

[quote=sdrealtor]Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.[/quote]

Yep! 🙂

[CA renter]

[quote=sdrealtor]Driving from Downtown SD to the markets in Hillcrest or Point Loma takes at least 20 minutes with all the traffic lights. It is far from convenient to get around to all those places you mentioned and very little public transportation.

From my suburban hell I drive in 5 to 10 minutes to Albertsons, 2 Vons (formerly 3), one of 2 Henrys, one of 2 Trader Joes, Ralphs, Jimbos, mexican Mom and Pop markets, a killer farmer stand with fresh produce and they are building a Whole Foods. I’m sure I missed a few. I can also get pet food at either Petsmart or Petco or go to one of a few local owned pet stores. If I need care for my kids I can go to a hospital ER in less than 10 minutes, urgent care in less than 5 or just walk two doors down to a peditrician who lives there. I have 2 fabulous libraries within 5 to 10 minutes. I have nice wine stores/wine bars and restaurants I can walk to. There a few golf courses nearby and the beach. I can walk to Target, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Bed, Bath & Beyond or an Apple Store. I find it very difficult to find anything I need that i have to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to get to.

It seems like my far flung suburban hell has alot more of the conveniences of urban living than Downtown San Diego urban living offers.[/quote]

Yep! 🙂

[sdrealtor]

And if I feel the need to actually stick my head in the sand, I can do that too in 5 to 10 minutes or I can ride my bike or even take a long run to get there

Life is more convenient up here than down in the urban core.

[sdrealtor]

And if I feel the need to actually stick my head in the sand, I can do that too in 5 to 10 minutes or I can ride my bike or even take a long run to get there

Life is more convenient up here than down in the urban core.

[sdrealtor]

And if I feel the need to actually stick my head in the sand, I can do that too in 5 to 10 minutes or I can ride my bike or even take a long run to get there

Life is more convenient up here than down in the urban core.

[sdrealtor]

And if I feel the need to actually stick my head in the sand, I can do that too in 5 to 10 minutes or I can ride my bike or even take a long run to get there

Life is more convenient up here than down in the urban core.

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