NEIGHBORHOOD
North Clairemont
California · San Diego · 11,926 residents · 2.37 sq mi
The short version
North Clairemont is a neighborhood of 11,926 people in San Diego. Median home value sits at $914,997. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 5,036 people per square mile. Renters pay $2,084 a month at the median. 23% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North Clairemont; 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 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,926
Population density
5,036 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.37 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,900
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,923
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Other services3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Public administration1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$914,997
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,084
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.58 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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-Hispanic52.1%(6,211)
Black3.1%(367)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(3,277)
Asian8.9%(1,058)
Other8.5%(1,013)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(6,211)
Black3.1%(367)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(3,277)
Asian8.9%(1,058)
Other8.5%(1,013)
Diversity Score
80
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
22.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North Clairemont, San Diego, California?
North Clairemont, San Diego, California has about 11,926 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Clairemont, San Diego, California?
The typical household in North Clairemont, San Diego, California earns about $95,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Clairemont, San Diego, California expensive?
In North Clairemont, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $914,997, and the typical rent is about $2,084 a month.
How educated are people in North Clairemont, San Diego, California?
About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Clairemont, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Clairemont, San Diego, California?
About 15.4% of people in North Clairemont, 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