At a Glance
Median Income
$91,854
$39,560 per capita
Home Value
$674,400
Zillow: $877,415
Median Rent
$2,148/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
11.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vista a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 6.4% (78% 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 $877,415. 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 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 892/100K. 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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population98,646
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.1%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,854
Per Capita$39,560
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$674,400
Rent$2,148
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$877,415
Housing Units32,172
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property892/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary128/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
23.1% 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.