At a Glance
Violent Crime
318/100K
2,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Potrero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potrero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potrero a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Potrero reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,190/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Potrero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potrero has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.8%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$517,507
Housing Units82
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property2,190/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,423 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Potrero was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.5% 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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