At a Glance
Median Income
$64,248
$27,073 per capita
Home Value
$580,900
Zillow: $678,507
Median Rent
$1,619/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
589/100K
1,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is National City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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 4.6% (28% 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 $678,507. 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.
Safety & Crime
National City reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,817/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population55,960
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density7,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,248
Per Capita$27,073
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
D
Home Value$580,900
Rent$1,619
Ownership34.2%
Zillow$678,507
Housing Units18,631
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent589/100K
Property1,817/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault337/100K
Burglary184/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
13.3% 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.