NEIGHBORHOOD
Linda Vista
California · San Diego · 24,788 residents · 3.22 sq mi
The short version
With 24,788 people, Linda Vista is a neighborhood in San Diego. Median home value sits at $703,236. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 7,691 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 27%. Median rent is $2,200 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Linda Vista; 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
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
24,788
Population density
7,691 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.22 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,287
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,515
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
Retail trade7.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Other services6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Public administration4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$703,236
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,200
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.8%
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.60 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
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-Hispanic36.8%(9,126)
Black3.3%(827)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(7,721)
Asian23.9%(5,917)
Other4.8%(1,197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(9,126)
Black3.3%(827)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(7,721)
Asian23.9%(5,917)
Other4.8%(1,197)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
26.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Linda Vista, San Diego, California?
Linda Vista, San Diego, California has about 24,788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Linda Vista, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Linda Vista, San Diego, California earns about $83,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Linda Vista, San Diego, California expensive?
In Linda Vista, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $703,236, and the typical rent is about $2,200 a month.
How educated are people in Linda Vista, San Diego, California?
About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Linda Vista, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Linda Vista, San Diego, California?
About 10.9% of people in Linda Vista, 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