Population 1.4 million

Median Age 35.2 years

Median Household Income $79,673

Homeownership Rate 49.3%

College Graduates 42.5%

Average Commute 24.7 minutes

• Overall Rating: 8/10

• Graduation Rate: 89%

• College Readiness: 54%

• Overall Rating: 10/10

• Graduation Rate: 97%

• College Readiness: 78%

• Overall Rating: 9/10

• Graduation Rate: 95%

• College Readiness: 72%

La Jolla and Carmel Valley are consistently ranked as the best neighborhoods for families due to their excellent school systems, low crime rates, and family-friendly amenities. The Del Mar Union School District serves both areas and is one of the top-ranked districts in California.

Based on current median home prices ($1.25M), you would need an annual income of approximately $250,000 to comfortably afford a median-priced home in San Diego. For luxury properties ($2M+), we recommend an annual income of at least $400,000.

San Diego County's average property tax rate is approximately 1.1% of assessed value. However, with voter-approved bonds and local assessments, the effective rate typically ranges between 1.1% and 1.3%. For a $1.5M home, this translates to $16,500-$19,500 annually.

North County coastal communities like Encinitas and Carlsbad have shown consistent appreciation. Emerging areas like East Village in downtown San Diego and Liberty Station are also seeing rapid growth due to new developments and infrastructure investments.

The $2M+ market currently has a 3.2 month supply of inventory (balanced market), while the $5M+ segment has a 5.8 month supply (buyer's market). Well-priced properties in prime locations like La Jolla and Del Mar often receive multiple offers within the first two weeks.