• Sept. Median Sale Price: $853,333
• 3-month change in price: minus-$55,000
• 3-month change in price: minus-6.45%

Looking to put down roots but still stay classy? San Diego can be your home for a very affordable price right now. America’s Finest City, as it is called, is known for beaches and sunny days for most of the year.

It’s also a terrific place to get an education, with UC San Diego, San Diego State University, Cal State San Marcos, Point Loma Nazarene and University of San Diego all offering high-ranking undergraduate and graduate programs.