San Diego, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,414,545
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
11.8%
Median Home
$629,500
Median Income
$83,454
Median Rent
$1,770
San Diego SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
San Diego, CA Crime Report
29,624
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,060.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.16%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Diego / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 29,624 | 2,060.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5,303 | 368.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 56 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,207 | 84.0 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,555 | 247.3 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 24,321 | 1,691.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3,324 | 231.2 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 16,044 | 1,116.0 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4,953 | 344.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
San Diego, CA Cost Of Living
150
San Diego's Overall Cost Of Living
San Diego's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Diego | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 126 | 100 | |
San Diego, CA Photos
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Rankings for San Diego in California
Map Of San Diego, CA
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Population over time in San Diego
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,414,545 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 1,401,932 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,390,966 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,374,812 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,359,791 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 1,341,510 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 1,322,838 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,308,619 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 1,296,437 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 1,282,800 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Diego
| Race | San Diego | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.3% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 16.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in San Diego
| Gender | San Diego | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Diego for adults over 25
| Education | San Diego | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Diego, California
| Income | San Diego | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.6% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
