NEIGHBORHOOD
Marina
California · San Diego · 6,992 residents · 0.53 sq mi
The short version
With 6,992 people, Marina is a neighborhood in San Diego. This is an unusually credentialed place: 75% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $977,499. The median age is 46.4, about 7 years above the US median. The median household earns $154,993, about 88% above the national median. Renters pay $2,648 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Marina; 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 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,992
Population density
13,118 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$154,993
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$106,188
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7%
Information6.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Public administration4.3%
Retail trade4.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$977,499
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,648
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.65 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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-Hispanic64.6%(4,515)
Black4.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(857)
Asian12.9%(904)
Other5.7%(396)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(4,515)
Black4.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(857)
Asian12.9%(904)
Other5.7%(396)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Foreign born
18.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$154,542same
Home value$1,135,063+16%
Population7,562+8%
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MARINA VS
Century City
Income$164,595+6%
Home value$1,433,502+47%
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MARINA VS
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Income$152,761−1%
Home value$1,139,865+17%
Population6,306−10%
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MARINA VS
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Income$147,590−5%
Home value$1,322,176+35%
Population6,456−8%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Marina, San Diego, California?
Marina, San Diego, California has about 6,992 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Marina, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Marina, San Diego, California earns about $154,993 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Marina, San Diego, California expensive?
In Marina, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $977,499, and the typical rent is about $2,648 a month.
How educated are people in Marina, San Diego, California?
About 75.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marina, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Marina, San Diego, California?
About 8.5% of people in Marina, 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