Golden Hill, San Diego, June 2021. Overlooking the City of San Diego. Golden Hill retains a thriving Hispanic community, which is currently about equal to the white, non-Hispanic population, as well as 5% African-American residents.

Economically speaking, the neighborhoods income distribution is evenly spread throughout every group, except the over $150,000-a-year category, which is only 12% of the population, according to Trulia.

Locals are wary of giving up their community to the forces of gentrification, even if you can find a gastropub or two in the neighborhood. The Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation (GGHCDC) has been operating since 1991 and, clearly, their efforts have paid off. To ensure the neighborhood retains its diversity and family-friendly feel, it operates a number of affordable housing units geared toward ensuring a place for all as the area changes.