NEIGHBORHOOD
Balboa Park
California · San Diego · 2,386 residents · 2.23 sq mi
The short version
Balboa Park is home to 2,386 people in San Diego. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $629,100. Renters pay $2,220 a month at the median. The average commute runs 18 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Balboa Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,386
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.23 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,896
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,260
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
Public administration7.7%
Information7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$629,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,220
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.5%
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.16 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,217)
Black6.7%(160)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(628)
Asian11.8%(282)
Other4.1%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,217)
Black6.7%(160)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(628)
Asian11.8%(282)
Other4.1%(99)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
19.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Balboa Park, San Diego, California?
Balboa Park, San Diego, California has about 2,386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Balboa Park, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Balboa Park, San Diego, California earns about $104,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Balboa Park, San Diego, California expensive?
In Balboa Park, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $629,100, and the typical rent is about $2,220 a month.
How educated are people in Balboa Park, San Diego, California?
About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Balboa Park, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Balboa Park, San Diego, California?
About 10.3% of people in Balboa Park, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024