At a Glance
Median Income
$46,969
$21,265 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
Zillow: $95,351
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
19.9% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Diego residents earn a median household income of $46,969 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,265. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Diego is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,351. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
6.8% of adults in San Diego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Diego has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,795
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,997/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,969
Per Capita$21,265
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$95,351
Housing Units1,856
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation318 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in San Diego was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Alice International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.