Vista, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Vista, California Info Snack

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
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
1,508.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
-35.69%
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
1.4x
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

Rancho Guajome
Source: Public Domain
Brengle Terrace Park
Source: Public Domain
Vistacourthouse
Source: Public Domain

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

White
38.4% (38,668)
African American
2.9% (2,935)
American Indian
0.3% (326)
Asian
4.1% (4,077)
Hawaiian
0.9% (856)
Other
0.2% (179)
Two Or More
3.1% (3,081)
Hispanic
50.2% (50,537)
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

Female
49.4% (49,720)
Male
50.6% (50,939)
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

< 9th Grade
11.0% (11,072)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (8,052)
High School / GED
25.0% (25,164)
Some College
23.0% (23,151)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (8,052)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (17,112)
Master's Degree
5.0% (5,032)
Professional Degree
2.0% (2,013)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,006)
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

Less than $10,000
3.3% (336,322)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (191,114)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (831,852)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (721,481)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (1,071,803)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (2,008,817)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (1,478,776)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (1,721,006)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (962,734)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (741,992)
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%

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