At a Glance
Median Income
$150,471
$82,289 per capita
Home Value
$1,466,000
Zillow: $1,919,733
Median Rent
$2,730/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
7.8% smoking rate
How Encinitas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Encinitas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Encinitas 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
Encinitas residents earn a median household income of $150,471 , which is 100% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,289. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Encinitas is $1,466,000 , 420% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,919,733. Median rent is $2,730/month, with 30.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Encinitas reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 969/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Encinitas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Encinitas has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population61,585
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3,231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,471
Per Capita$82,289
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$1,466,000
Rent$2,730
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$1,919,733
Housing Units25,993
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property969/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Encinitas was founded in 1986.
The median home in Encinitas was built in 1979.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.