Vista, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Vista, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
100,659
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
11.3%
Median Home
$503,500
Median Income
$73,163
Median Rent
$1,731
Vista SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
6
Vista, CA Crime Report
1,548
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,508.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-35.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vista / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,548 | 1,508.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 345 | 336.3 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.9 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 76 | 74.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 238 | 232.0 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,203 | 1,172.5 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 193 | 188.1 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 740 | 721.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 270 | 263.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Vista, CA Cost Of Living
139
Vista's Overall Cost Of Living
Vista's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Vista | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 190 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 126 | 100 | |
Vista, CA Photos
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Rankings for Vista in California
Map Of Vista, CA
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Population over time in Vista
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100,659 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 100,108 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 99,496 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 98,560 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 97,564 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 96,181 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 95,066 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 94,145 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 93,293 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 92,478 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vista
| Race | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.4% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 50.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Vista
| Gender | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vista for adults over 25
| Education | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Vista, California
| Income | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
