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Park West

California · San Diego · 10,609 residents · 0.657 sq mi
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Park West has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $871,853. Despite a median home value of $871,853, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Park West; 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 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,609
Population density
16,148 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,425
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,931
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$871,853
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,001
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,584)
Black3%(320)
Hispanic / Latino24%(2,541)
Asian6.2%(655)
Other4.8%(509)
Diversity Score68.8%(7,300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,584)
Black3%(320)
Hispanic / Latino24%(2,541)
Asian6.2%(655)
Other4.8%(509)
Diversity Score68.8%(7,300)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
12.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park West, San Diego, California?

Park West, San Diego, California has about 10,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Park West, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Park West, San Diego, California earns about $90,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park West, San Diego, California expensive?

In Park West, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $871,853, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Park West, San Diego, California?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Park West, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park West, San Diego, California?

About 17.3% of people in Park West, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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