Is San Diego, CA a Good Place to Live?
Yes, San Diego, CA scores 61/100 on MoveScore (grade C, Fair), based on 5 of six federal data sources. Safety score 50/100, with 736 violent and 2402 property incidents per 100k (FBI UCR). Public schools average 70/100 (NCES/EDFacts). Air quality grade D, median AQI 67 (EPA AQS).
Sub-Score Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety (FBI UCR) | 50/100 (C) |
| Air (EPA AQS) | D · median AQI 67 |
| Schools (NCES) | 70/100 (B) |
| Fiscal health (Census) | 53/100 |
| Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS) | 4.2/5 · 9 tracked |
MoveScore blends six federal sub-scores, equal-weighted, normalized to 0-100.
The data source behind this answer is federal datasets including BLS, Census ACS, FBI Crime Data, NOAA Climate Normals, and NCES. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent federal datasets including BLS, Census ACS, FBI Crime Data, NOAA Climate Normals, and NCES vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (cost), Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, 2026.