At a Glance
Median Income
$192,845
$131,699 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,599,820
Median Rent
$3,377/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.7%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Del Mar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Del Mar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Del Mar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Del Mar residents earn a median household income of $192,845 , which is 157% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $131,699. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% 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 Del Mar is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,599,820. Median rent is $3,377/month, with 22.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Del Mar reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
84.7% of adults in Del Mar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Del Mar has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,921
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density2,280/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$192,845
Per Capita$131,699
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,377
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$3,599,820
Housing Units2,510
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,534/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary389/100K
Health
Obesity20.8%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation292 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.7%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+46.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Del Mar was built in 1971.
40.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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