NEIGHBORHOOD
North City
California · San Diego · 13,853 residents · 5.19 sq mi
The short version
North City is a neighborhood of 13,853 people in San Diego. That is roughly 108% ahead of the San Diego median. The median household earns $224,818, about 173% above the national median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 85% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,672,178. Renters pay $3,500+ a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North City; 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 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,853
Population density
2,667 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.19 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$224,818
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$105,891
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
Other services9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Public administration5.7%
Information3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,672,178
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.77 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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-Hispanic47.1%(6,525)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,497)
Asian33.8%(4,685)
Other8.1%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(6,525)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,497)
Asian33.8%(4,685)
Other8.1%(1,123)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
57.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
38.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North City, San Diego, California?
North City, San Diego, California has about 13,853 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North City, San Diego, California?
The typical household in North City, San Diego, California earns about $224,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North City, San Diego, California expensive?
In North City, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,672,178, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in North City, San Diego, California?
About 84.6% of adults age 25 and over in North City, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North City, San Diego, California?
About 4.1% of people in North City, 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