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San Diego, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,795 Population 1,997/sq mi density
$46,969 Median Income $21,265 per capita
$59,600 Home Value $79,421 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,969 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

San Diego, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,969
37% below
$21,265 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
79% below
Zillow: $79,421
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Diego a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 5.2% (44% 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 $79,421. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

San Diego reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,795
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,997/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,969
Per Capita$21,265
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$79,421
Housing Units1,856
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

C
Violent166/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.