NEIGHBORHOOD
San Ysidro
California · San Diego · 25,862 residents · 2.962 sq mi
The short version
San Ysidro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $517,004. Households here earn about 35% less than the San Diego median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up San Ysidro; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
25,862
Population density
8,731 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,267
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,016
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Retail trade12.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Other services5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Public administration3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$517,004
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,705
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(636)
Black0.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(24,347)
Asian1.6%(412)
Other1.1%(272)
Diversity Score14.1%(3,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(636)
Black0.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(24,347)
Asian1.6%(412)
Other1.1%(272)
Diversity Score14.1%(3,643)
Diversity Score
14
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
44.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
12.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
85.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in San Ysidro, San Diego, California?
San Ysidro, San Diego, California has about 25,862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in San Ysidro, San Diego, California?
The typical household in San Ysidro, San Diego, California earns about $70,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is San Ysidro, San Diego, California expensive?
In San Ysidro, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $517,004, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.
How educated are people in San Ysidro, San Diego, California?
About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Ysidro, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in San Ysidro, San Diego, California?
About 14.0% of people in San Ysidro, 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