Encinitas, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

62,967

Unemployment

4.2%

Poverty

7.2%

Median Home

$992,100

Median Income

$120,488

Median Rent

$2,124

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Encinitas SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Encinitas, CA Crime Report

809
Total Crimes

1,283.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

-45.31%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Encinitas / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	809	1,283.0	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	133	210.9	442.0	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	5.6	6.5
Robbery	24	38.1	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	99	157.0	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	676	1,072.1	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	143	226.8	369.7	314.2
Larceny	477	756.5	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	56	88.8	427.6	246.0

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Encinitas, CA Cost Of Living

193
Encinitas's Overall Cost Of Living

1.9x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Encinitas	California	National Average
Overall	193	140	100

Services	112	112	100
Groceries	116	113	100
Health	111	115	100
Housing	366	198	100
Transportation	136	134	100
Utilities	127	126	100

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Encinitas, CA Photos

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Rankings for Encinitas in California

Ranks #47 in Best Places To Live In California

Ranks #70 in Safest Places In California

Ranks #74 in Richest Cities In California

Map Of Encinitas, CA

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Population over time in Encinitas

Year	Population	% Change
2020	62,967	0.4%
2019	62,713	0.2%
2018	62,595	0.7%
2017	62,160	0.8%
2016	61,682	1.1%
2015	61,008	1.1%
2014	60,321	0.9%
2013	59,782	0.9%
2012	59,223	0.8%
2011	58,761	-

Race / Ethnicity in Encinitas

White

76.4% (48,106)

African American

0.3% (212)

American Indian

0.1% (53)

Asian

3.7% (2,350)

Hawaiian

0.1% (42)

Other

0.1% (59)

Two Or More

3.4% (2,133)

Hispanic

15.9% (10,012)

Race	Encinitas	CA	USA
White	76.4%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	0.3%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	3.7%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.4%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	15.9%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Encinitas

Female

50.3% (31,645)

Male

49.7% (31,322)

Gender	Encinitas	CA	USA
Female	50.3%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.7%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Encinitas for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (1,889)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (1,259)

High School / GED

9.0% (5,667)

Some College

16.0% (10,074)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (5,037)

Bachelor's Degree

36.0% (22,668)

Master's Degree

16.0% (10,074)

Professional Degree

6.0% (3,778)

Doctorate Degree

4.0% (2,518)

Education	Encinitas	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	9.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	36.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	6.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	4.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Encinitas, California

Less than $10,000

3.4% (213,728)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.5% (97,245)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.3% (210,302)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.2% (327,840)

$35,000 to $49,999

6.6% (413,753)

$50,000 to $74,999

12.0% (756,879)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.6% (602,446)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.8% (1,120,297)

$150,000 to $199,999

13.8% (867,565)

$200,000 or more

26.8% (1,686,639)

Income	Encinitas	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.4%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.5%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.3%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.2%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.6%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	12.0%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.6%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.8%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.8%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	26.8%	13.3%	8.3%