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Egger Highlands

California · San Diego · 9,604 residents · 1.913 sq mi
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The short version

Egger Highlands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $599,318. Households here earn about 25% less than the San Diego median. Despite a median home value of $599,318, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Egger Highlands; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,604
Population density
5,020 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,894
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,513
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,318
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,158
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(1,977)
Black4.5%(436)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(6,461)
Asian5.1%(493)
Other2.5%(237)
Diversity Score62.5%(5,999)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(1,977)
Black4.5%(436)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(6,461)
Asian5.1%(493)
Other2.5%(237)
Diversity Score62.5%(5,999)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Foreign born
32.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California?

Egger Highlands, San Diego, California has about 9,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California earns about $80,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egger Highlands, San Diego, California expensive?

In Egger Highlands, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $599,318, and the typical rent is about $2,158 a month.

How educated are people in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egger Highlands, San Diego, California?

About 17.2% of people in Egger Highlands, 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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