With 23,005 people, Clairemont Mesa East is a neighborhood in San Diego. Median home value sits at $903,900. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. Density works out to 7,933 people per square mile. At a median age of 43.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 25% of people here were born outside the United States. 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
Land area
2.90 sq mi
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%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Persons per household
2.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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-Hispanic45.6%(10,488)
Black2.5%(564)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(6,007)
Asian17.6%(4,040)
Other8.3%(1,906)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(10,488)
Black2.5%(564)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(6,007)
Asian17.6%(4,040)
Other8.3%(1,906)
Diversity Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
