At a Glance
Median Income
$105,173
$40,085 per capita
Home Value
$697,400
Zillow: $849,526
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
379/100K
1,155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
9.6% smoking rate
How Chula Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chula Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chula Vista a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chula Vista residents earn a median household income of $105,173 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,085. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chula Vista is $697,400 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $849,526. Median rent is $2,122/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Chula Vista reports 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,155/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Chula Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chula Vista has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population275,030
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density5,540/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born29.5%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$105,173
Per Capita$40,085
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C+
Home Value$697,400
Rent$2,122
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$849,526
Housing Units88,526
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent379/100K
Property1,155/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation443 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations72
Libraries88
Did You Know?
Chula Vista was founded in 1911.
The median home in Chula Vista was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
29.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.