At a Glance
Median Income
$104,321
$54,678 per capita
Home Value
$848,500
Zillow: $985,158
Median Rent
$2,223/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
1,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.6% smoking rate
How San Diego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Diego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Diego 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 Diego residents earn a median household income of $104,321 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,678. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 San Diego is $848,500 , 201% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $985,158. Median rent is $2,223/month, with 32.2% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
San Diego reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,694/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
49.9% of adults in San Diego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Diego has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population1,385,061
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density4,247/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born24.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$104,321
Per Capita$54,678
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C
Home Value$848,500
Rent$2,223
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$985,158
Housing Units552,285
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property1,694/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault312/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation420 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations990
Libraries88
Did You Know?
San Diego was founded in 1769.
The median home in San Diego was built in 1978.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
24.8% 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.