NEIGHBORHOOD
North Park
California · San Diego · 36,546 residents · 3.13 sq mi
The short version
North Park is home to 36,546 people in San Diego. Owners hold 34% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $895,206. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. There are 11,687 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,073 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up North Park; 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 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,546
Population density
11,687 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.13 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,875
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,071
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
Information8.7%
Other services7%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$895,206
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,073
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.87 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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-Hispanic56.1%(20,498)
Black5.6%(2,031)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(8,989)
Asian5.3%(1,937)
Other8.5%(3,091)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(20,498)
Black5.6%(2,031)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(8,989)
Asian5.3%(1,937)
Other8.5%(3,091)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
11.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North Park, San Diego, California?
North Park, San Diego, California has about 36,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Park, San Diego, California?
The typical household in North Park, San Diego, California earns about $105,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Park, San Diego, California expensive?
In North Park, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $895,206, and the typical rent is about $2,073 a month.
How educated are people in North Park, San Diego, California?
About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Park, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Park, San Diego, California?
About 7.8% of people in North Park, 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