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Mission Valley East

California · San Diego · 9,046 residents · 2.128 sq mi
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The short version

Mission Valley East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $534,617. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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
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%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(4,158)
Black6.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,628)
Asian12.2%(1,104)
Other6%(542)
Diversity Score85.2%(7,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(4,158)
Black6.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,628)
Asian12.2%(1,104)
Other6%(542)
Diversity Score85.2%(7,703)
Diversity Score
85
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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