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Rancho Bernardo

California · San Diego · 42,902 residents · 10.779 sq mi
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The short version

Rancho Bernardo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $951,844. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Rancho Bernardo; 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 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,902
Population density
3,980 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,487
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,713
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$951,844
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,966
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(24,618)
Black2.3%(989)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(3,947)
Asian22.9%(9,807)
Other8.3%(3,541)
Diversity Score75.3%(32,320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(24,618)
Black2.3%(989)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(3,947)
Asian22.9%(9,807)
Other8.3%(3,541)
Diversity Score75.3%(32,320)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
24.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California?

Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California has about 42,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California?

The typical household in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California earns about $134,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California expensive?

In Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $951,844, and the typical rent is about $2,966 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California?

About 63.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California?

About 4.3% of people in Rancho Bernardo, 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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