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Mission Hills

California · San Diego · 5,218 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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The short version

Mission Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,142. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,789,986. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 71% more than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mission Hills; 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 51.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,218
Population density
5,629 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,142
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$126,722
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,789,986
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,025
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,349)
Black0.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(371)
Asian4.3%(223)
Other4.4%(229)
Diversity Score37.1%(1,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,349)
Black0.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(371)
Asian4.3%(223)
Other4.4%(229)
Diversity Score37.1%(1,934)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
8.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mission Hills, San Diego, California?

Mission Hills, San Diego, California has about 5,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mission Hills, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Mission Hills, San Diego, California earns about $185,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mission Hills, San Diego, California expensive?

In Mission Hills, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,789,986, and the typical rent is about $3,025 a month.

How educated are people in Mission Hills, San Diego, California?

About 78.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mission Hills, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mission Hills, San Diego, California?

About 4.2% of people in Mission Hills, 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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