NEIGHBORHOOD
Colina del Sol
California · San Diego · 10,172 residents · 0.40 sq mi
The short version
Colina del Sol is a neighborhood of 10,172 people in San Diego. 6% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 43%. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 31.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. That trails the San Diego median by roughly 59%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Colina del Sol; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,172
Population density
25,752 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.40 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,675
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,016
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.9%
Information9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Retail trade5.5%
Other services3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Public administration0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$528,273
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,629
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
70.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
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-Hispanic5.3%(540)
Black11.7%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(5,301)
Asian16.1%(1,633)
Other14.8%(1,505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(540)
Black11.7%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(5,301)
Asian16.1%(1,633)
Other14.8%(1,505)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Foreign born
42.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California?
Colina del Sol, San Diego, California has about 10,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California earns about $44,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Colina del Sol, San Diego, California expensive?
In Colina del Sol, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $528,273, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.
How educated are people in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California?
About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Colina del Sol, San Diego, California?
About 27.5% of people in Colina del Sol, 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