Kearny Mesa Real Estate

Kearny Mesa is known mainly for its industry and commercial buildings. However, a few residential communities exist here, and are popular with those who work in the area. Kearny Lodge, Royal Highlands and Stonecrest are all middle class planned neighborhoods that are conveniently located for employees of nearby commerce. Single family homes and other Kearney Mesa real estate are average $475,193 (as of February 2006).

These neighborhoods put their residents near to such establishments as National University, which recently erected a brand new, state of the art library and classroom space. This makes it simple for working adults to continue their education close to their homes and jobs, without disrupting their careers. Also nearby is Montgomery Field, the regional airport, and almost all of the major television outlets in San Diego County.

The major employer in the area used to be General Dynamics, which drew in a workforce by the thousands and was the center of area commerce for many years. When it closed its doors, many of the displaced took jobs that were also around the Kearny Mesa area. Now the major employers are the San Diego County office and San Diego Gas & Electric. Literally hundreds of other enterprises have come here to found their headquarters, however, and employ thousands of workers.

The workforce in Kearny Mesa is diverse for two reasons. One is that it is centrally located and thus draws employees in from all over the county. With easy access to Interstates 15 and 805 and Route 52, Kearny Mesa is an easy commute from downtown, coastal North County and East County. Secondly, the workforce is diverse because the businesses here are diverse. Unlike other parts of the county, which specialize in biotechnology or software, Kearny Mesa hosts all sorts of business, from utilities to computer start-ups to service industries.

Kearny Mesa prides itself on its great dining options, which cater to the lunch crowds that pour out of area businesses. Locals will tell you to try the Asian restaurants, which have been established in this area for years.

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