At a Glance
Median Income
$134,735
$73,051 per capita
Home Value
$1,220,500
Zillow: $1,686,268
Median Rent
$2,398/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
1,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How San Clemente Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Clemente's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Clemente a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Clemente residents earn a median household income of $134,735 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,051. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Clemente is $1,220,500 , 333% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,686,268. Median rent is $2,398/month, with 32.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
San Clemente reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,412/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in San Clemente hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Clemente has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population63,510
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density3,459/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,735
Per Capita$73,051
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$1,220,500
Rent$2,398
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$1,686,268
Housing Units26,576
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property1,412/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary246/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation243 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in San Clemente was built in 1982.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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