NEIGHBORHOOD
Nestor
California · San Diego · 12,153 residents · 1.15 sq mi
The short version
With 12,153 people, Nestor is a neighborhood in San Diego. 33% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 35%. The median age is 31.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 10,531 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Nestor; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,153
Population density
10,531 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.15 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,403
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,870
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
Information10.1%
Other services7.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Public administration4.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$565,398
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,936
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.48 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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-Hispanic11.9%(1,445)
Black3.1%(381)
Hispanic / Latino73.5%(8,929)
Asian9.3%(1,130)
Other2.2%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(1,445)
Black3.1%(381)
Hispanic / Latino73.5%(8,929)
Asian9.3%(1,130)
Other2.2%(268)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
35.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Nestor, San Diego, California?
Nestor, San Diego, California has about 12,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Nestor, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Nestor, San Diego, California earns about $70,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Nestor, San Diego, California expensive?
In Nestor, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $565,398, and the typical rent is about $1,936 a month.
How educated are people in Nestor, San Diego, California?
About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nestor, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Nestor, San Diego, California?
About 18.3% of people in Nestor, 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