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East

California · San Diego · 14,431 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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The short version

East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $633,109. Despite a median home value of $633,109, the poverty rate sits 50% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up East; 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 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,431
Population density
30,639 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,648
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$77,702
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$633,109
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,624
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.9%
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(6,196)
Black12.6%(1,813)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(4,253)
Asian9.3%(1,342)
Other5.7%(827)
Diversity Score87.6%(12,647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(6,196)
Black12.6%(1,813)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(4,253)
Asian9.3%(1,342)
Other5.7%(827)
Diversity Score87.6%(12,647)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Foreign born
18.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
US average: 13.6%
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EAST VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Village, San Diego, California?

East Village, San Diego, California has about 14,431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Village, San Diego, California?

The typical household in East Village, San Diego, California earns about $102,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Village, San Diego, California expensive?

In East Village, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $633,109, and the typical rent is about $2,624 a month.

How educated are people in East Village, San Diego, California?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Village, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Village, San Diego, California?

About 18.6% of people in East Village, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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