NEIGHBORHOOD
College West
California · San Diego · 11,310 residents · 1.67 sq mi
The short version
College West is a neighborhood of 11,310 people in San Diego. This skews young, with a median age of 20.9. The typical home is worth $1,147,868. The poverty rate is 35.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. This is an unusually credentialed place: 56% of adults have a four-year degree. There are 6,752 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up College West; 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 20.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,310
Population density
6,752 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.67 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,851
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,794
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Other services6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
Wholesale trade4%
Public administration3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,147,868
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,645
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.20 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
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-Hispanic56.4%(6,376)
Black4.2%(476)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(2,341)
Asian12.3%(1,393)
Other6.4%(724)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(6,376)
Black4.2%(476)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(2,341)
Asian12.3%(1,393)
Other6.4%(724)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
10.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in College West, San Diego, California?
College West, San Diego, California has about 11,310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in College West, San Diego, California?
The typical household in College West, San Diego, California earns about $103,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is College West, San Diego, California expensive?
In College West, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,147,868, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.
How educated are people in College West, San Diego, California?
About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in College West, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in College West, San Diego, California?
About 35.0% of people in College West, 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