Vista, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Vista, California Summary
Life in Vista research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Vista over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vista:
The population in Vista is 98,646.
The median home value in Vista is $857,463.
The median income in Vista is $91,854.
The cost of living in Vista is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Vista is $2,148.
The unemployment rate in Vista is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Vista is 10.2%.
The average high in Vista is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
Vista SnackAbility
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Vista, CA Crime Report
Crime in Vista summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vista. Key points include:
There were 1,160 total crimes in Vista in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vista is 1,180.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vista is 316.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vista is 863.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vista is -44.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Vista Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vista / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,160 | 1,180.2 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 311 | 316.4 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50 | 50.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 250 | 254.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 849 | 863.8 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 122 | 124.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 543 | 552.4 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 184 | 187.2 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Vista, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Vista summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vista. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vista is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vista is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vista is $857,463.
The median income in Vista is $91,854.
Vista's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vista Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vista | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 246 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 128 | 100 | |
Vista, CA Weather
The average high in Vista is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vista |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Vista Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vista
The current population in Vista is 98,646. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98,646 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 98,392 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 98,651 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 100,659 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 100,686 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 100,108 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 99,496 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 98,560 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 97,564 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 96,181 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 95,066 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 94,145 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 93,293 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 92,478 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vista
Vista is:
36.7% White with 36,238 White residents.
2.7% African American with 2,627 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 411 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 4,850 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 744 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 233 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 4,492 Two Or More residents.
49.7% Hispanic with 49,051 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.7% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.7% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 49.7% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Vista
Vista is 49.7% female with 49,060 female residents.
Vista is 50.3% male with 49,586 male residents.
| Gender | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vista for adults over 25
12.0% of adults in Vista completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Vista completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Vista completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Vista completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Vista completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Vista completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Vista completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Vista completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Vista completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vista, California
2.7% of households in Vista earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Vista earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Vista earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Vista earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Vista earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Vista earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Vista earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Vista earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Vista earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.3% of households in Vista earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.3% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
