NEIGHBORHOOD
Pacific Beach
California · San Diego · 31,485 residents · 3.52 sq mi
The short version
Pacific Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,242,806. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Pacific Beach; 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 35.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
31,485
Population density
8,945 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$133,529
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$79,659
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.3%
Other services8.3%
Information7.5%
Public administration4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,242,806
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,572
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(23,266)
Black1.5%(461)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,667)
Asian4.1%(1,293)
Other8.9%(2,798)
Diversity Score53.8%(16,946)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(23,266)
Black1.5%(461)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,667)
Asian4.1%(1,293)
Other8.9%(2,798)
Diversity Score53.8%(16,946)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
13.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California?
Pacific Beach, San Diego, California has about 31,485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California earns about $133,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pacific Beach, San Diego, California expensive?
In Pacific Beach, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,242,806, and the typical rent is about $2,572 a month.
How educated are people in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California?
About 68.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California?
About 8.3% of people in Pacific Beach, 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