NEIGHBORHOOD
Clairemont Mesa East
California · San Diego · 23,005 residents · 2.9 sq mi
The short version
Clairemont Mesa East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $903,900. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Clairemont Mesa East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,005
Population density
7,933 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,241
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,019
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
Information7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Other services5.3%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Public administration4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$903,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,060
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(10,488)
Black2.5%(564)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(6,007)
Asian17.6%(4,040)
Other8.3%(1,906)
Diversity Score85.7%(19,717)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(10,488)
Black2.5%(564)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(6,007)
Asian17.6%(4,040)
Other8.3%(1,906)
Diversity Score85.7%(19,717)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
24.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California?
Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California has about 23,005 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California earns about $101,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California expensive?
In Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $903,900, and the typical rent is about $2,060 a month.
How educated are people in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California?
About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, California?
About 8.7% of people in Clairemont Mesa East, 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