Vista, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
98,646 Population
$91,854 Median Income
$674,400 Home Value
$2,148 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
348 Violent Crime / 100K
34.9 yrs Median Age
27.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
4.4
Economy
2.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.2
Education

People

Population98,646
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 50.3%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$91,854
Per Capita Income$39,560
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty Rate7.1%
County GDP$351,753M

Housing

2.5/5
Home Value (Census)$674,400
Zillow Value$865,485
Median Rent$2,148
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime348/100K
Property Crime1,727/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Vehicle Theft286.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul52° / 69°
Rain29 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+81.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)67

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Work From Home13.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations38

How Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$91,854
Home Value$674,400
Median Rent$2,148
Poverty Rate7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
Unemployment4.3%
Violent Crime348.2 /100K
Avg Temperature60.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population98,646
Population Density5,200 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50.3% Black 2.8% Hispanic 3.2% Asian 0.3% Other 43.4%
White50.3%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian0.3%
Other Races43.4%

Language

English Only59.2%
Spanish Speakers40.8%
English 59.2% Spanish 40.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.8%
Health Insurance88.3%

Income

22% above avg
Median Household Income$91,854
Per Capita Income$39,560
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,565
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Poverty Rate7.1%
Total Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation8,853
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Retail Stores9,811
Manufacturing4,357
Total Establishments148,394

Industry Mix

Restaurants 8,853 Healthcare 13,951 Retail 9,811 Manufacturing 4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$116,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,097

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.6 min
Work From Home13.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

139% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$674,400
Zillow Home Value Index$865,485

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$899,000
Price Per Sq Ft$523
Homes Sold (month)35
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops29.4%
Active Inventory92

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.2%

Rental Costs

85% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,148
Zillow Rent Index$2,721

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,097
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.50%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.3%
Regular Checkup70.7%
Premature Death Rate5,325 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13,951
Restaurants (County)8,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime348.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter2.1 /100K
Rape31.8 /100K
Robbery103.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault211.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,726.6 /100K
Burglary299.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,140.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft286.7 /100K
Arson7.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

52°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
Sunny Days326 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Land Area19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²)
Population Density5,200 per sq mi
Latitude33.1897°
Longitude-117.2386°
County FIPS06059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Democrat +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
High School+81.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,200 per sq mi
Land Area19.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations38
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)52
Public Libraries (County)67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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