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Vista, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
98,646 Population 5,200/sq mi density
$91,854 Median Income $39,560 per capita
$674,400 Home Value $865,485 Zillow
$2,148 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 1,407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$91,854 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$674,400 home value, $2,148/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Vista, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,854
22% above
$39,560 per capita
Home Value
$674,400
139% above
Zillow: $865,485
Median Rent
$2,148/mo
85% above
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
9% below
1,407/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
239%
Rent
185%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vista 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

Vista residents earn a median household income of $91,854 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,560. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Vista is $674,400 , 139% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,485. Median rent is $2,148/month, with 33.2% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Vista reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,407/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.

Education

27.2% of adults in Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vista has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population98,646
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,854
Per Capita$39,560
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$674,400
Rent$2,148
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$865,485
Housing Units32,172
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent346/100K
Property1,407/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault216/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation446 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Vista was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.8% 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.