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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 159 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vista is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vista is $878,352.
The median income in Vista is $94,975.
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 | 159 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 251 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Vista Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vista
The current population in Vista is 99,114. The population has increased 7.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99,114 | 0.5% |
| 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
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Vista is:
36.2% White with 35,854 White residents.
2.7% African American with 2,676 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 244 American Indian residents.
5.6% Asian with 5,528 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 772 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 245 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 4,862 Two Or More residents.
49.4% Hispanic with 48,933 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 49.4% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vista
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Vista is 49.4% female with 48,921 female residents.
Vista is 50.6% male with 50,193 male residents.
| Gender | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vista for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Vista completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Vista completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Vista completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Vista completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Vista completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Vista completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% 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 | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 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
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2.8% of households in Vista earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Vista earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Vista earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Vista earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.6% of households in Vista earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Vista earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Vista earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Vista earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Vista earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.4% of households in Vista earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vista | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
