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Lake Murray

California · San Diego · 22,217 residents · 5.192 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Murray is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $887,116. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lake Murray; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,217
Population density
4,279 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,271
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,726
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$887,116
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,490
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(13,125)
Black3.1%(691)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(4,102)
Asian9.1%(2,022)
Other10.2%(2,277)
Diversity Score74.6%(16,584)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(13,125)
Black3.1%(691)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(4,102)
Asian9.1%(2,022)
Other10.2%(2,277)
Diversity Score74.6%(16,584)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
12.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Murray, San Diego, California?

Lake Murray, San Diego, California has about 22,217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Murray, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Lake Murray, San Diego, California earns about $119,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Murray, San Diego, California expensive?

In Lake Murray, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $887,116, and the typical rent is about $2,490 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Murray, San Diego, California?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Murray, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Murray, San Diego, California?

About 6.1% of people in Lake Murray, 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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