Chula Vista, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
275,030
Population
5,540/sq mi density
$105,173
Median Income
$40,085 per capita
$697,400
Home Value
$849,526 Zillow
$2,122
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
379
Violent Crime/100K
1,155 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$105,173 median income, 8.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$697,400 home value, $2,122/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
379 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
275,030
Census 2023
Population Density
5,540
per square mile
Land Area
52.1
square miles (134.9 km²)
Median Age
37.0 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 60.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 14.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.7%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
60.4%
Asian
14.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 43.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 56.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
43.5%
Spanish
56.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
29.5%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.9%
20% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 275,030 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,540 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 52.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.4% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
Language
| English Only | 43.5% |
| Spanish | 56.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 29.5% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 93.1% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| Broadband Access | 94.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |