National City, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
55,960 Population 7,614/sq mi density
$64,248 Median Income $27,073 per capita
$580,900 Home Value $695,171 Zillow
$1,619 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,248 median income, 7.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$580,900 home value, $1,619/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

National City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,248
15% below
$27,073 per capita
Home Value
$580,900
106% above
Zillow: $695,171
Median Rent
$1,619/mo
39% above
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How National City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows National City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
206%
Rent
139%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is National City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

National City residents earn a median household income of $64,248 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,073. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% 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 National City is $580,900 , 106% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $695,171. Median rent is $1,619/month, with 35.0% 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 1968.

Education

16.9% of adults in National City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

National City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.

Data Overview

People

Population55,960
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density7,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born36.9%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,248
Per Capita$27,073
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

D
Home Value$580,900
Rent$1,619
Ownership34.2%
Zillow$695,171
Housing Units18,631
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation52 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries88

Did You Know?

The median home in National City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
36.9% 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.