NEIGHBORHOOD
Otay Mesa
California · San Diego · 8,329 residents · 23.0 sq mi
The short version
With 8,329 people, Otay Mesa is a neighborhood in San Diego. Median home value sits at $666,900. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 28%. The median household earns $131,029, about 59% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Otay Mesa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,329
Population density
362 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
23.0 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$131,029
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,057
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.6%
Information7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Other services5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$666,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,937
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.31 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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-Hispanic14.5%(1,211)
Black18.5%(1,542)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(4,945)
Asian4.8%(399)
Other2.8%(232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(1,211)
Black18.5%(1,542)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(4,945)
Asian4.8%(399)
Other2.8%(232)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
73.0%
Female
27.0%
Foreign born
27.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California?
Otay Mesa, San Diego, California has about 8,329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California earns about $131,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Otay Mesa, San Diego, California expensive?
In Otay Mesa, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $666,900, and the typical rent is about $1,937 a month.
How educated are people in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California?
About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California?
About 5.8% of people in Otay Mesa, 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