NEIGHBORHOOD
Rancho Penasquitos
California · San Diego · 50,750 residents · 13.0 sq mi
The short version
With 50,750 people, Rancho Penasquitos is a neighborhood in San Diego. Median home value sits at $1,101,176. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median household earns $169,253, about 106% above the national median. Renters pay $3,035 a month at the median. That is roughly 57% ahead of the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Rancho Penasquitos; 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 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
50,750
Population density
3,911 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
13.0 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$169,253
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,662
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
Information6.6%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,101,176
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,035
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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-Hispanic44.8%(22,748)
Black2.3%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino11%(5,607)
Asian35.3%(17,938)
Other6.5%(3,291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(22,748)
Black2.3%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino11%(5,607)
Asian35.3%(17,938)
Other6.5%(3,291)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
31.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California?
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California has about 50,750 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California earns about $169,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California expensive?
In Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,101,176, and the typical rent is about $3,035 a month.
How educated are people in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California?
About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California?
About 4.1% of people in Rancho Penasquitos, 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