Potrero, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
423
Population
134/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Potrero, CA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
5% above
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
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)
Poverty
410%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potrero a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born41.4%
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$539,184
Housing Units82
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
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%
Broadband49.2%
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
41.4% 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.