With 12,857 people, Clairemont Mesa West is a neighborhood in San Diego. Median home value sits at $959,916. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Renters pay $2,651 a month at the median. Density works out to 5,050 people per square mile. Households take in $128,664 a year at the median, 56% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Clairemont Mesa West; 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 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,857
Population density
5,050 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.55 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,664
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,126
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$959,916
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,651
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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-Hispanic72.8%(9,365)
Black0.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,806)
Asian4.4%(568)
Other8.2%(1,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(9,365)
Black0.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,806)
Asian4.4%(568)
Other8.2%(1,060)
Diversity Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California?
Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California has about 12,857 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California earns about $128,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California expensive?
In Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $959,916, and the typical rent is about $2,651 a month.
How educated are people in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California?
About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California?
About 7.6% of people in Clairemont Mesa West, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
