NEIGHBORHOOD
Mission Valley East
California · San Diego · 9,046 residents · 2.13 sq mi
The short version
Mission Valley East is a neighborhood of 9,046 people in San Diego. Owners hold 19% of the housing stock. Median rent is $2,853 a month. This is an unusually credentialed place: 52% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 33.4. There are 4,251 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mission Valley East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,046
Population density
4,251 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.13 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,158
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,509
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
Information7.2%
Other services6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$534,617
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,853
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.5%
81.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.85 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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-Hispanic46%(4,158)
Black6.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,628)
Asian12.2%(1,104)
Other6%(542)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(4,158)
Black6.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,628)
Asian12.2%(1,104)
Other6%(542)
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
52.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
17.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California?
Mission Valley East, San Diego, California has about 9,046 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California earns about $105,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mission Valley East, San Diego, California expensive?
In Mission Valley East, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $534,617, and the typical rent is about $2,853 a month.
How educated are people in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California?
About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mission Valley East, San Diego, California?
About 6.9% of people in Mission Valley East, 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