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National City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
National City, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is National City a Good Place to Live?
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.