NEIGHBORHOOD
Serra Mesa
California · San Diego · 31,748 residents · 4.36 sq mi
The short version
Serra Mesa is a neighborhood of 31,748 people in San Diego. Median home value sits at $906,508. Renters pay $3,155 a month at the median. Owners hold 43% of the housing stock. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 7,287 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Serra Mesa; 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
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
31,748
Population density
7,287 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.36 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,896
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,512
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.7%
Other services8.6%
Information7.6%
Public administration6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Wholesale trade3%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Education & health services1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$906,508
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,155
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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-Hispanic44.5%(14,141)
Black5.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(7,856)
Asian17%(5,401)
Other8.5%(2,706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(14,141)
Black5.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(7,856)
Asian17%(5,401)
Other8.5%(2,706)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
Female
47.0%
Foreign born
19.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California?
Serra Mesa, San Diego, California has about 31,748 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California earns about $126,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Serra Mesa, San Diego, California expensive?
In Serra Mesa, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $906,508, and the typical rent is about $3,155 a month.
How educated are people in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California?
About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Serra Mesa, San Diego, California?
About 8.3% of people in Serra Mesa, 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