Chula Vista, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Chula Vista, California Info Snack

Population
268,779
Unemployment
9.7%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$526,500
Median Income
$86,132
Median Rent
$1,729

Chula Vista SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
5

Chula Vista, CA Crime Report

4,173
Total Crimes
1,500.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-36.02%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Chula Vista
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 4,173 1,500.9 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 916 329.5 442.0 387.8
Murder 10 3.6 5.6 6.5
Robbery 302 108.6 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 541 194.6 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 3,257 1,171.5 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 476 171.2 369.7 314.2
Larceny 2,021 726.9 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 760 273.4 427.6 246.0

Chula Vista, CA Cost Of Living

141
Chula Vista's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Chula Vista California National Average
Overall 141 140 100
Services 111 112 100
Groceries 115 113 100
Health 108 115 100
Housing 197 198 100
Transportation 137 134 100
Utilities 128 126 100

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Population over time in Chula Vista

Year Population % Change
2020 268,779 0.9%
2019 266,468 0.9%
2018 264,101 1.3%
2017 260,598 1.3%
2016 257,296 1.7%
2015 253,031 2.0%
2014 248,048 2.3%
2013 242,499 2.7%
2012 236,218 2.9%
2011 229,614 -

Race / Ethnicity in Chula Vista

White
16.9% (45,512)
African American
4.5% (12,127)
American Indian
0.1% (186)
Asian
14.7% (39,563)
Hawaiian
0.4% (943)
Other
0.2% (656)
Two Or More
2.9% (7,833)
Hispanic
60.3% (161,959)
Race Chula Vista CA USA
White 16.9% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 4.5% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 14.7% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 60.3% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Chula Vista

Female
50.5% (135,811)
Male
49.5% (132,968)
Gender Chula Vista CA USA
Female 50.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chula Vista for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (18,814)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (24,190)
High School / GED
21.0% (56,443)
Some College
23.0% (61,819)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (26,877)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (53,755)
Master's Degree
7.0% (18,814)
Professional Degree
2.0% (5,375)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (2,687)
Education Chula Vista CA USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 21.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Chula Vista, California

Less than $10,000
3.4% (924,492)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (963,040)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (1,506,780)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (1,933,520)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.7% (2,350,793)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (4,100,700)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (3,423,055)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.7% (5,831,671)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.7% (3,135,631)
$200,000 or more
10.1% (2,708,214)
Income Chula Vista CA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.7% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.7% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 10.1% 13.3% 8.3%

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