San Diego, CA
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In San Diego, California Summary

Life in San Diego research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in San Diego 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 San Diego:

  • The population in San Diego is 1,383,987.

  • The median home value in San Diego is $955,846.

  • The median income in San Diego is $98,657.

  • The cost of living in San Diego is 151 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in San Diego is $2,080.

  • The unemployment rate in San Diego is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in San Diego is 11.4%.

  • The average high in San Diego is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.

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San Diego SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
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San Diego, CA Crime Report

Crime in San Diego summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in San Diego. Key points include:

  • There were 30,976 total crimes in San Diego in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in San Diego is 2,248.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in San Diego is 430.5 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in San Diego is 1,817.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in San Diego is -3.27% below the national average.

30,976
Total Crimes
-3.27%
Below National Average

Crime In San Diego Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
San Diego
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 30,976 2,248.2 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 5,932 430.5 442.0 369.8
Murder 53 3.8 5.6 6.3
Robbery 1,288 93.5 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 4,181 303.4 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 25,044 1,817.6 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 3,290 238.8 369.7 269.8
Larceny 15,106 1,096.4 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 6,648 482.5 427.6 282.7

San Diego, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in San Diego summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in San Diego. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in San Diego is 151 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in San Diego is 1.5x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in San Diego is $955,846.

  • The median income in San Diego is $98,657.

151
San Diego's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In San Diego Comparison Table

Living Expense San Diego California National Average
Overall 151 139 100
Services 111 110 100
Groceries 114 112 100
Health 105 109 100
Housing 230 204 100
Transportation 133 126 100
Utilities 113 124 100

San Diego, CA Weather

  • The average high in San Diego 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.

StatSan Diego
Average Annual High73.0
Average Annual Low51.8
Annual Precipitation Days24.3
Average Annual Precipitation13.2
Average Annual Snowfall1.2
73.0°
Average High
24.3°
Days of Rain

San Diego, CA Photos

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8 Reviews & Comments About San Diego

Overall User Rating
3.9
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-13 17:44:23.429055

San Diego is beautfiul!!!! Beaches are a real treat and the carne asada is to die for!

I don't like how packed the beaches get and parking is a joke! You have to arrive very early to find parking at Mission Beach.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 23:52:48.687617

San Diego has the best weather in all of the USA. The oceans are a thing of beauty and the outdoor activities are perfect for any outdoor enthusiast. There is always a place to go and always something to do. There are a vast amount of choices for food and beverages in all the different neighborhoods and the ambiance is only enhanced with the ocean views. Most of San Diego is very secure with minimal crime, but there are areas to stay away from especially late at night with the amount of homeless.

Go for a hike one day the beach the next then hang out in downtown, three completely different experiences all within half hour drive. The housing market is difficult, you absolutely pay for the weather as it is very expensive to live in a descent neighborhood.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 14:29:10.266707

The weather here is beautiful, the downtown area is very cool. There are lots of bars, clubs and high end restuaurants. With the Chargers having moved in recent years, there is a lack of professional sports but there are beaches, the zoo and many other attractions.

Balboa Park and the Zoo are a couple of my favorite places. Balboa Park features many different exhibits which sometimes seasonally change and is a very scenic area of downtown. The Zoo is historic, the best that I have been to and is easily an all day venture, which even then you probably won't get to see all the features.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 16:57:24.580696

"Rich in History and Rich for Future Growth"

LIttle Italy is by far my favorite Downtown Neighborhood and yes I am biased because I do live here. I have lived here for 6+ years and I love it more each day. I don't know of any other community in San Diego that has its own association. The Little Italy Association has taken charge of this historic neighborhood and is constantly involved in maintaining its roots and heritage while at the same time improving the neighborhood. I love that I can call the association and let them know if there is an issue that has to be addressed such as an outage with a street light or graffiti, they take care of it ASAP. Little Italy is Preserve America Community.

Everyone knows there are no shortage of Italian Restaurants in Little Italy, but we also have some of the best burgers in San Diego as well. You can find those at the Waterfront Bar or at Burger Lounge. There have been a few newer restaurants that do not serve Italian Food and they have been very successful with the locals, because Little Italians need something different once in awhile. Craft and Commerce, Underbelly and El Camino have been welcome additions to the non-italian menus around town.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-03 01:52:06.977043

THERE ARE PLENTY OF GREAT THINGS TO DO IN SAN DIEGO. YOU CAN LITERALLY GO TO THE MOUNTAINS, DESERT AND BEACH ALL ON THE SAME DAY. THE SCHOOLS ARE EXCELLENT, THE WEATHER IS GREAT AND THE PEOPLE ARE GOOD

THE BEACH, THE MOUNTAINS, THE WEATHER AND THE PEOPLE IS WHAT STOOD OUT THE MOST ABOUT SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA. IT IS WORTH THE EXTRA COST OF LIVING TO LIVE THERE BECAUSE IT IS AMERICA'S FINEST CITY INDEED.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-05 05:31:28.715340

I'm not sure the hype about San Diego. Sure the weather is nice and not too harsh. Lets me honest there is way too much traffic. The scenery is just OK. Everything is overpriced. There are way better places to visit in the US.

Lots of great taco shops which is a bonus.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-10 15:24:18.602779

Overall San Diego is a great place to life with fun activities, great food and weather. Unfortunately, the cost of living is skyrocketing which is making it cost prohibitive. The homeless population and general population growth is a huge negative and traffic is resembling LA.

The San Diego Zoo, beaches, and dining experiences are amazing. Traffic, crime, and homeless population is growing which are the biggest negatives.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-01-08 16:37:13.173331

San Diego is one of my favorite places on earth. It has an incredible tourist life, is fun, entertaining, and relaxing all in the same thing.

The thing that stood out the most was the food. We stayed on Mission Bay and the streets were lined with all different types of food with an incredible view.

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San Diego Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in San Diego

The current population in San Diego is 1,383,987. The population has increased 7.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,383,987 -1.3%
2021 1,401,932 0.8%
2020 1,390,966 1.2%
2019 1,374,812 1.1%
2018 1,359,791 1.4%
2017 1,341,510 1.4%
2016 1,322,838 1.1%
2015 1,308,619 0.9%
2014 1,296,437 1.1%
2013 1,282,800 -

Race / Ethnicity in San Diego

White
41.5% (574,617)
African American
5.6% (76,997)
American Indian
0.2% (2,427)
Asian
17.1% (236,021)
Hawaiian
0.4% (5,682)
Other
0.5% (6,229)
Two Or More
4.7% (65,384)
Hispanic
30.1% (416,630)

San Diego is:

  • 41.5% White with 574,617 White residents.

  • 5.6% African American with 76,997 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 2,427 American Indian residents.

  • 17.1% Asian with 236,021 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 5,682 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 6,229 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 65,384 Two Or More residents.

  • 30.1% Hispanic with 416,630 Hispanic residents.

Race San Diego CA USA
White 41.5% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 5.6% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 17.1% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 30.1% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in San Diego

Female
49.0% (677,493)
Male
51.0% (706,494)
  • San Diego is 49.0% female with 677,493 female residents.

  • San Diego is 51.0% male with 706,494 male residents.

Gender San Diego CA USA
Female 49.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in San Diego for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in San Diego completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in San Diego completed 9-12th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in San Diego completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in San Diego completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in San Diego completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in San Diego completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in San Diego completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in San Diego completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in San Diego completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5.0% (69,199)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (69,199)
High School / GED
15.0% (207,598)
Some College
18.0% (249,117)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (110,718)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (387,516)
Master's Degree
13.0% (179,918)
Professional Degree
4.0% (55,359)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (55,359)
Education San Diego CA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 18.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 13.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For San Diego, California

  • 4.2% of households in San Diego earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in San Diego earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in San Diego earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.4% of households in San Diego earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.4% of households in San Diego earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.7% of households in San Diego earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in San Diego earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.4% of households in San Diego earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.5% of households in San Diego earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.6% of households in San Diego earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (5,770,874)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (3,676,939)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (6,827,105)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.4% (7,482,752)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.4% (10,305,095)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.7% (18,926,235)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (17,007,353)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.4% (26,842,058)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.5% (15,858,763)
$200,000 or more
18.6% (25,701,522)
Income San Diego CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.7% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.5% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.6% 17.9% 11.4%

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