NEIGHBORHOOD
Jomacha-Lomita
California · San Diego · 14,005 residents · 1.54 sq mi
The short version
Jomacha-Lomita is a neighborhood of 14,005 people in San Diego. Renters pay $2,679 a month at the median. The typical home is worth $659,626. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. 30% of people here were born outside the United States. Density works out to 9,118 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Jomacha-Lomita; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,005
Population density
9,118 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.54 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,264
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,841
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Information10.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Other services4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$659,626
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,679
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
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-Hispanic17.6%(2,471)
Black12.3%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(6,924)
Asian15.7%(2,194)
Other4.9%(687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(2,471)
Black12.3%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(6,924)
Asian15.7%(2,194)
Other4.9%(687)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
29.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California?
Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California has about 14,005 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California earns about $110,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California expensive?
In Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $659,626, and the typical rent is about $2,679 a month.
How educated are people in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California?
About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jomacha-Lomita, San Diego, California?
About 8.3% of people in Jomacha-Lomita, 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