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National City
City in California, United States
Overview
National City is a lively urban community located just south of downtown San Diego. Known for its cultural diversity and rich history, the city offers a blend of local eateries, parks, and coastal views in a compact, lively setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
56,173
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.68°, -117.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,480
Local Cost
$2,390
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
94
English
97
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
268 mm
Internet Speed
293 Mbps
Upload
197 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
7
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NZY
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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