Urban-Rural Index Ranking — San Diego
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Diego compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Vast agricultural fields and low building density provide a semi-rural atmosphere that is significantly more open than the San Diego average. Residents will find frequent open land and scattered homes amidst woodland and livestock areas according to iHuus data.
Extensive canyons and undeveloped hillsides define this area, providing a much higher degree of open space and natural terrain than the typical San Diego neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the landscape consists of a blend of scrubland and isolated residential clusters.
Large expanses of airfield, coastline, and industrial infrastructure create a landscape with significantly more open space than the San Diego average. Residents will find a lack of traditional urban density due to the dominance of maritime and military facilities.
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